Nikhil Uzgare (Born 28th August 1973) is a Dubai based; Indian Rock Singer / Music Composer / Music Entrepreneur / Philanthropist ; best known for his work with the UAE based Award Winning Rock Band "Point Of View", which he founded in 2005. Before "Point Of View" he was the lead Singer of Mumbai based bands "Split" & "Panic Attack". Uzgare is known in particular for his powerful; blues-tinged voice and versatile performances.
"Point Of View" sold over 4000 copies of their debut album "Revolutionize The Revolutionary" and also toured extensively with the legendary Guitar Virtuoso "Ron Bumblefoot Thal in 2013. Since then Nikhil Uzgare has actively co-ordinated with Ron Bumblefoot Thal on various Musical & Charity Based projects including a song for Cancer Support to be released in Feb 2021
"Point Of View" won the "Timeout Award" for Best Music Act in 2013.
In 2017, "Point Of View" was chosen as the opening Act for the legendary rock band "Guns N Roses" on the Middle Eastern leg of their "Not In This Lifetime" sold out Re-Union Tour.
A collaboration with well known Bollywood Music Director Neeraj Shridhar of "Bombay Vikings" initiated a Solo Career in Indian Film Industry. He was the voice behind the "Irada Title Track" of the Award Winning Bollywood Film "Irada" starring the hit duo "Naseeruddin Shah" and "Arshad Warsi" Irada was the first track in the Progressive Rock Genre to be featured in a Mainstream Bollywood Stream. This was released with "Times Music India"
Nikhil Uzgare is also the first Artist from the Middle East to be signed to the Hindi Roster of "Universal Music Mena" and released his debut Single "Inteha" on all Audio & Video Streaming Platforms in 2021.
His song "Mother Earth" was chosen as the Official Earth Day Anthem 2021 for the "Wild Life Trust Of India"
Nikhil Uzgare founded "Rock Nation UAE" in 2007, which is well known as one of the first Platforms that hosted, nurtured, mentored and promoted Homegrown Musical Talent in the UAE. "Rock Nation UAE" has hosted more than a 100 Music Activations since 2007 and has been involved in many Charitable initiatives with "Red Crescent UAE" Rock Nation UAE continues with hosting Concerts / Open Mics / Jam Nights / Charitable Events till date. Rock Nation UAE is the oldest home for homegrown Music from the UAE
On the charitable front; Rock Nation UAE was instrumental in raising funds towards the Nepal Earthquake Victims by hosting a Local Concert featuring a wide variety of Musicians / Bands from the UAE Rock Nation UAE also ran a drive to send Food Packets & other essentials to Pakistan as part of the Pakistan Flood Relief Program. Rock Nation UAE continues to work with various UAE based Animal Welfare Organizations. Rock Nation UAE continues to work towards integrating Music & Charity to give back to society.
Nikhil Uzgare continues gigging across the Middle East both with his band "Point Of View" and as a "Solo Artist". He continues to gig at well known names like "The Hard Rock Cafe Dubai" "Lucky Voice Dubai" "Lock Stock & Barrel Dubai"
How To Build A Rock Music Brand - From Friday Magazine - Dubai
Rock Nation UAE - UAE's first Music Platform for Local Musicians
Bollywood Debut - IRADA (2017)
Nikhil Uzgare releases Debut Single INTEHA
Nikhil Uzgare releases "INTEHA"
Nikhil Uzgare - First Indian Artist to be signed to Universal Music Mena on Hindi Roster
Nikhil Uzgare goes solo with INTEHA
Rock Nation UAE (founded by Nikhil Uzgare) debuts in UAE (2007)
Nikhil Uzgare's band POINT OF VIEW supports Guns N Roses on Tour
Nikhil Uzgare pioneers a platform for Local Musicians
Nikhil Uzgare, Point Of View & Ron Bumblefoot Thal
Dubai Autism Center - Bumblefoot & Nikhil Uzgare visit
Nikhil Uzgare masterminds NEPAL EARTHQUAKE CHARITY DRIVE with Red Crescent UAE