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Steve Aoki Teams Up with Guru Randhawa for Punjabi Pop Debut at EDC Mainstage
✍️ Bollywood Hungama
🗓 10 Nov 2026, 03:17 AM
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DJ Steve Aoki invited Indian singer Guru Randhawa to the Electric Daisy Carnival mainstage to premiere a remix of "Sirra," marking the festival’s inaugural Punjabi pop performance.
International EDM veteran Steve Aoki opened the main stage of the Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) to a surprise collaboration with Indian pop star Guru Randhawa. The duo debuted a fresh remix of Randhawa's hit track "Sirra," delivering a high‑energy set that blended electronic beats with Punjabi vocals.
The performance is notable as the first appearance of Punjabi pop music on EDC's main platform, a festival traditionally dominated by Western electronic acts. Organisers highlighted the collaboration as a step toward broader cultural inclusion and a nod to the growing global appeal of Indian music.
Fans in the crowd responded enthusiastically, with social media users sharing videos of the electrifying moment. Both artists expressed optimism that the partnership could pave the way for more South Asian talent on international festival stages.
The remix, produced by Aoki, retains the original's melodic hook while infusing it with festival‑ready drops, creating a bridge between two distinct musical worlds. Industry observers see this as a strategic move to tap into the massive Indian diaspora audience that follows both EDM and Bollywood‑inspired pop.
As EDC continues its multi‑day run, the Aoki‑Randhawa collaboration stands out as a cultural milestone, underscoring the festival's evolving lineup and the rising influence of Indian pop music on the global stage.
The performance is notable as the first appearance of Punjabi pop music on EDC's main platform, a festival traditionally dominated by Western electronic acts. Organisers highlighted the collaboration as a step toward broader cultural inclusion and a nod to the growing global appeal of Indian music.
Fans in the crowd responded enthusiastically, with social media users sharing videos of the electrifying moment. Both artists expressed optimism that the partnership could pave the way for more South Asian talent on international festival stages.
The remix, produced by Aoki, retains the original's melodic hook while infusing it with festival‑ready drops, creating a bridge between two distinct musical worlds. Industry observers see this as a strategic move to tap into the massive Indian diaspora audience that follows both EDM and Bollywood‑inspired pop.
As EDC continues its multi‑day run, the Aoki‑Randhawa collaboration stands out as a cultural milestone, underscoring the festival's evolving lineup and the rising influence of Indian pop music on the global stage.