Noida, 20th February 2025: AAFT, one of India’s Largest Creative Educational Institute, recently announced the appointment of Nikkhil Beri, a Grammy award-winning producer, as the Industry Dean at AAFT School of Music. As a music producer and mix engineer, Mr. Beri has spent nearly two decades working with genres that range from Folk, Spiritual, Pop, Pop Rock to Acoustic. His work has taken him on a journey around the world, mixing for the Grammy-winning recording “Divine Tides” and collaborating with various musicians, from emerging talents to industry bests. He has also served as a sound engineer for Royal Caribbean Cruises, handling sound in some of the most advanced entertainment venues at the sea. His dedication to making high-quality music is evident in every mix, making them stand apart from the rest.
As the new Dean of Industry, Mr. Beri’s wealth of experience and niche knowledge about the ground reality will help students develop technical know-how and navigate the industry successfully. His mentorship will encourage students to explore their creativity to their fullest potential. With him on board, AAFT is excited to take its music program a notch higher and provide students with a practical learning experience, supervised by a true industry expert.
On his appointment Mr. Nikkhil Beri said, “Music is on the brink of a transformative future, and I believe it is essential for every student at AAFT to understand music in all its facets truly. My goal is to guide them through this journey, helping them explore and master every aspect of music. This vision will not only redefine the music industry but also create a completely new definition of what the music industry can be. Together, we will empower students to become innovators in the music world and reshape the industry’s future.”
Akshay Marwah, CEO of AAFT, shared, “We are absolutely thrilled to be welcoming Mr. Nikkhil Beri as the Industry Dean for the School of Music at AAFT. Grammy Award-winning music producer with a dynamic career in the global music industry, Mr. Beri, brings unparalleled expertise and creativity to our institution. Under his guidance, it will be a new horizon for AAFT to set benchmarks in academic excellence while allowing students to learn from one of the most accomplished and respected professionals in the industry.”
With an illustrious 31-year legacy, At AAFT, creativity and practicality is the central focus of the curriculum and the institution’s priorities, nurturing a vision in aspiring designers that enables them to leave a mark in the industry. AAFT remains committed to providing top-tier programs that equip aspiring designers with the skills and vision to excel in the global Interior landscape.
