Groove Dakshina Band, Goa | Groovy Bollywood Classics

Inteha x Yamma Yamma x Dum Maro Dum x more - Groove Dakshina Band, Goa / Planet Hollywood, May '25

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Hai Apna Dil x Evening in Goa x Roop Tera x Jaane Jaan - Groove Dakshina Band, Goa / Varca, Apr '25

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Inteha x Yamma Yamma x Dum Maro Dum x more - Groove Dakshina Band, Goa / Planet Hollywood, May '25

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Hai Apna Dil x Evening in Goa x Roop Tera x Jaane Jaan - Groove Dakshina Band, Goa / Varca, Apr '25

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Groove Dakshina is 4 piece Retro Bollywood Improv band. We play Bollywood classics in a variety of groovy western styles, such as Jazz, Blues, Latin, Reggae and Rock.

We use a mix of electronic and acoustic sounds to create an exciting new experience with highly familiar loved melodies. Our innovative and contemporary western approach to popular Hindi hits, along with live improvisation, gives it a distinctive and unique sound.

Band members:
Pralay Bakshi (Vocals)
Prasheel Kelkar (Guitars)
Sameer Kapadi (Percussion)
Brian Colaco (Keys)

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BAND MEMBERS

Keyboards / Guitars

Brian Colaco

Brian is a singer-songwriter, producer and music educator, who worked in the music industry in Mumbai before moving back to Goa.

Brian brings his extensive understanding of western musical styles, performance skills and production experience to create a distinctive Groove Dakshina sound.

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Guitars

Prasheel Kelkar

A prolific guitar player with a music career spanning 15+years as a live performer, studio sessionist, educator and music composer across Goa, Bangalore and Pune.

His experience with 10+ bands across genres such as pop, blues, rock, reggae, latin etc makes him a perfect fit for Groove Dakshina!

Vocals

Pralay Bakshi

An IIT & LSE graduate, Pralay is a reputed voice over artist, business owner and singer-songwriter, with a passion for Bollywood classics.

After 10+ years of working in radio in UK, UAE and India, Pralay moved to Goa in 2011. He conceptualized and has spearheaded Groove Dakshina in Goa since 2018.

Percussions

Sameer Kapadi

A master percussionist who has been a core member of Remo’s band & Silk Route, Sameer plays a variety of instruments such as Cajon, Djembe, Handsonic, Conga & more.

A corporate trainer, educator and events entrepreneur, Sameer’s versatility truly makes him the Groove behind Groove Dakshina!