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    Kelsey A. Sent on 04/13/2024
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    Hire Masala Events for your wedding!

    We would wholeheartedly recommend contacting Masala Events for your wedding or other DJ/MC needs! We heard many compliments from our guests about music selection, MC-ing style, and the baraat.

    Masala Events (specifically Umang and Pranay) were excellent DJs and MCs for our Hindu wedding in Indianapolis in March 2024, and their lighting helped create the perfect ambiance for our reception! Umang is very friendly, professional, organized and solution oriented. Umang met with us several times leading up to our ceremony and reception. He guided us through the music/lighting planning process and listened to our requests to create the right mood for our reception (e.g., we requested that the music be quieter and lighting brighter during dinner so our guests could talk to each other and see what they were eating). Umang also provided a solution to a weather and timing delay at the start of our wedding- he suggested that we move our baraat inside so guests would not be cold (our venue was large enough to accommodate such a decision), and he extended our baraat to keep things moving.
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    Joe D. Sent on 10/31/2023
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    Everything we could have asked for and more!

    Umang and his team were amazing to work with, from the planning stage to the wedding itself. Their sound system took our welcome event to the next level. On the wedding day, they set the vibe all day. Everything was beautiful. I was more nervous about the baraat than anything else, but they did such a great job that I really enjoyed it. We had people tell us that they've never seen so many people on the dance floor for an entire reception, which is a huge testament to the Masala team, especially with a mixed Indian/American crowd. They were able to keep people on the dance floor all night, which is exactly what we wanted. They were one of the best and most professional vendors that we worked with through the whole process and we are so grateful for everything they did!
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    Sanjay V. Sent on 07/05/2023
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    Amazing DJ and great team to work with

    The Masala Events team is wonderful to work with. We held an engagement party for our son & his fiancé in Oregon. Ahead of the event, Umang and Virag worked closely with us to figure out the equipment we would need and coordinate with a local audio and lighting company to rent everything. We had over 20 minutes of dance performance which Virag stitched together to create a custom audio track. He flew in 2 days ahead of the event to ensure everything was prepared and the event would go smoothly. Virag did an amazing job DJ'ing the night of the event and all of our guests had a fantastic time. We would highly recommend the Masala Events team. We were so happy to have them come in from out of town instead of using a local DJ for the event. It was well worth it!
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    Zalak P. Sent on 06/27/2023
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    Amazing!

    Masala Events is an amazing team to work with!! Our wedding weekend would not have been the success that it was, without Umang and his team. They go above and beyond to provide their clients with the best service. They were professional, caring, and very attentive to our needs and always made sure that our expectations were met. Hiring Masala events was one of the best decisions we made!!
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    Iman W. Sent on 06/07/2023
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    Amazing DJ team

    We had an amazing experience working with Masala events for our fusion Indian/Arabic wedding. They put a lot of effort into the pre-planning of the event and worked very hard to accommodate out needs. They did a great job blending Arabic music into the reception and keeping the energy up all night long. The Bharat was well done and all our guests spoke so highly of the energy they created and the dhol playing! Would highly recommend Summit, Umang and the rest of the team to anyone!
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    Devanshi D. Sent on 05/26/2023
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    Wedding DJ

    Umang from Masala Events was amazing. He made our wedding weekend a dream come true. Brought out energy from the crowd at all of our wedding events and very easy to work with
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    Riddhi P. Sent on 08/25/2022
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    musically intelligent, attentive/ great at reading the crowd, hype when necessary without overdoing it

    Umang and his team were amazing! We had a specific idea in mind and we provided multiple extensive playlists and he managed to compose a mix that fit each occasion perfectly. The baraat went wonderfully, it was so fun! Our guests couldn’t wait for the evening. The ceremony was also great- he played the right songs without prompting and it was really beautiful, he was able to control the volume perfectly so the pujari was never being over-shadowed. The attentiveness from Umang and his team was exceptional and exactly what we wanted. They read the room perfectly during every occasion. He also provided a plethora of add on options to give us a unique experience. We couldn’t have imaged a better music experience for our wedding! If you want a musically intelligent, attentive/ great at reading the crowd, hype when necessary without overdoing it- definitely go with Umang’s team, including Pinak, Summit, Jack!
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    Mayuri G. Sent on 08/08/2022
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    Dream come true!!!

    Umang absolutely made our wedding!!! We got so many compliments on our DJ. But let me start from the beginning and tell you why Umang should be the only choice you look at for a DJ.

    As soon as we started working with him we felt like we were in good hands immediately. He was so prepared and was very knowledgeable about all of the equipment we need, especially because our venue was outdoors and he flew out for it. He reached out to many AV vendors on our behalf to find us the best deal for the right equipment and told us himself what he thought would be the most sensible choices for us in terms of throwing an epic wedding within our budget.

    Right before the wedding he had all of the right documents prepared to know exactly what would happen at each event and the type of music we would like to have played.

    He came extra prepared and early to make sure everything was set up exactly right to a tee.

    And then comes the actual DJing, no stone was left unturned. He beautifully strung together all of the small surprises we had planned. Made sure every single moment was filled with music and lit up the whole day. He also went above and beyond to make sure our MCs felt comfortable.

    Hold up let me also tell you something else. My husband sang the song that I walked down the aisle to, he recorded it himself. Umang during a layover took hours of his own time remastering the track to make it sound better and we didn’t even ask him to do that. Seriously went above and beyond.

    Alright now onto the actual DJing. He did the dance floor for our Sangeet and reception and everyone was dancing all night, song after song was a vibe. He had everyone dancing from the parents to the kids. Now we all want him to move to portland so he can DJ every event here lol

    Okay I’m almost done. Besides just being a super talented DJ, he is one of the kindest humans we have ever met.

    Don’t think twice HIRE HIM! He will transform your wedding.
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    Benjamin H. Sent on 06/21/2022
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    One of the best DJ companies in Ohio. Period.

    Masala Events recently dj'd + mc'd our Indian fusion wedding. It was a 2.5 day event and Umang and his crew covered everything: Mehndi Night, Baraat, Hindu Ceremony, Sangeet, traditional western ceremony, and western reception.

    Umang and his team did an AWESOME job with everything. The songs were always on queue for our pre-planned dances, our slideshow/video went smoothly, very few technical issues, and overall a great flow of music with a good mixture of Bollywood + mainstream music. Umang even helped us put together the slideshow and mix our songs the Sangeet dances. Personally my favorite part was the Baraat. He didn't just throw down a playlist....he actively dj'd a show from the back of his truck while we processed to the the venue. He has a talent for mixing songs together seamlessly and put together an impressive medley of both Bollywood + mainstream pop music. His dhol drummer Simer is outstanding as well...both on his own and playing along to whatever music was on. I can't recommend this crew enough, regardless of what type of wedding you're planning. First rate experience from start to finish.
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    Sarah O. Sent on 07/28/2022
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    Our guests can't stop talking about our DJ!

    I can't recommend Masala Events highly enough. From the very beginning, DJ Umang made planning the music for our wedding both easy and fun. He helped us plan the music for our ceremony and reception and made that our timeline ran smoothly. When we weren't sure what to choose, DJ Umang helped us to fill in the gaps and gave us feedback on what has worked and not worked for other couples in the past.

    DJ Umang was also an incredible MC for our wedding reception. He created an amazing playlist that kept both our American and Indian families dancing all night. Our dance floor was never empty and our guests are still talking about how much fun they had! Masala Events was very professional and prepared and helped to take a lot of stress out of our wedding day!
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    Akhil S. Sent on 03/01/2022
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    Best decision we made!

    Umang and his team were kind, timely, and professional. They went above and beyond what we asked and expected from them.

    Planning through the pandemic was not easy for us, but Umang and his team never made it seem like it was a burden. They were always flexible and made sure that we had considered all of our options.
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    Sama F. Sent on 01/23/2022
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    Sangeet/Wedding

    We used Masala Events for our sangeet and for our wedding. Umang combined professionalism with a personal touch. He was flexible and worked around our schedules to set up virtual meetings in order to create a timeline for both the sangeet and the wedding. He communicated with our venue co-ordinators and vendors to ensure events flowed seamlessly. We were keen on having sound tracks with dhol for the baarat and he surprised us by bringing along a dhol for the baarat and playing it...just one example of the many ways in which he went above and beyond. He functioned as the master of ceremonies (MC) for our events. Family that could not join us had sent video messages and wishes for us to be played during the ceremony. Umang and his team fixed files that were not playing properly and ensured the wedding day went so smoothly that we only became aware that they had even encountered these issues after the ceremonies when family members praised all the work the Masala Events team put into fixing the files. As requested, Umang gave short descriptions of the rituals for the benefit of guests who were not familiar with an Indian wedding. We had a blast on the dance floor thanks to his team's extensive music collection and ability to read a room and keep the party going. We cannot recommend them highly enough.
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    Sohini G. Sent on 12/22/2021
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    Lit Indian Greek Wedding

    We hired DJ Umang and Masala Events for our wedding and couldn't have been happier.

    First and foremost his organization skills and attention to detail was beyond what we had expected. Not only did he coordinate with the vendors to ensure things ran smoothly, he coordinated with the bride, groom, father of the groom AND father of the bride. NOT an easy task when you have two very opinionated fathers...

    We had a list of "do not play" and they deflected certain requests well without offending any guests.

    Umang also "MC-ed" the night; The schedule ran smoothly. Transitions went well. All names pronounced correctly.

    Cost-wise they were upfront with all expenses and there were no surprise charges.

    Most importantly- music was off the hook. We had a packed dance floor all night and had many comments after how fun everyone had dancing.

    Overall- highly recommend. While I hope this is the only wedding we hire them for- will definitely rebook for the next DJ event!
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    Arun R. Sent on 12/03/2021
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    Best DJ Ever

    We hired Umang to DJ for our wedding weekend. To sum it up, hiring Umang was worth every penny.

    We had a fusion Indian - American wedding so there were a lot of different musical tastes and styles involved. Umang met with us multiple times before our wedding to help us with music and with our wedding timeline. He was patient, thoughtful, and gave us some great suggestions.

    Umang and his team did an outstanding job during the wedding weekend as well. To begin, he and his team absolutely crushed the Baraat. I have been to a lot of baraats and none of them compared to the job that he and the crew did for ours.

    During the reception, it seemed like the dance floor was always full of people of all ages. We received so many compliments from family and friends about how great our DJ was.

    We are so happy that we hired Umang and we would highly recommend him to anyone else planning a wedding.
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    Zara S. Sent on 01/08/2022
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    The Best Decision...they deliver!!

    Went above and beyond. Visionary with immense technical expertise! Could not have chosen a better DJ especially for our fusion wedding! The music, sound, Dhol, and execution made our wedding like a fairy tale and beyond what we had planned! Very organized and they left no stone unturned to make sure our wedding was perfect. I'd highly recommend choosing them over anyone to make your special day perfect!
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    Isha S. Sent on 04/28/2021
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    Masala Entertainment brought ALL the SKILLS!

    First and foremost, if you have an Indian wedding or Fusion wedding like we did – hire Masala Entertainment. Our wonderful wedding planner Priscah from Joie De Vivre recommended DJ Umang and his team and after our first video chat we hired him on the spot. As the creative music juices started to flow we couldn’t wait to collaborate with him on our Sangeet, Wedding Ceremony, and Reception. My husband and I are huge music lovers and we have a very eclectic taste and Umang was able to capture all of that throughout our entire weekend. It was a mix between chill EDM, Bollywood hits, and pop music – keeping people on the dance floor all night! My feet hurt for 3 weeks after the wedding because we danced so much! The attention to detail and the charismatic way Umang puts his spin on everything made us feel like he wasn’t just a DJ but that he really took the time to get to know us as a couple and helped created a magical weekend. Now that you know the music is on point lets talk about the ambiance of a wedding – its all about the mood lighting and that is where Masala Entertainment created a custom package of lighting for us – as we entered our reception our mouths dropped as the entire room felt like a fairy tale with soft pinks and highlights of gold. Our guests gasped upon entering at how elegant the room looked!! With the challenges of Covid – almost all of our meetings were held via Google Chat which was okay since their booking system for songs, lighting, and additional details makes it so easy for the bride and groom to update in live time essentially making conversations go smoothly. All in all if you want more details I am happy to share but the smile on our faces from our Sangeet night shows how truly happy we were to book Masala Entertainment!
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    Harsh P. Sent on 03/05/2023
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    Amazing, Flexible, and Best DJ

    DJ Umang was amazing as our wedding DJ! We originally had a wedding date where Umang was not available because he had a prior commitment. Due to COVID we had to postpone our wedding and he was available that weekend, so we were so relieved to book him. We have been going to weddings, he has been DJing for 10+ years and he’s always so professional and friendly. He was super flexible and willing to adjust our contracted package to cater to our scaled down COVID wedding but still bring the hype and feeling of a big wedding. He was also very inclusive of both sides of the family’s heritage and able to get traditional music for some of the more intimate parts of the ceremonies. He was super responsive to any of our requests that we had for music or add ons. We even had last minute requests from him to add on a couple hours of music for our evening event and he went above and beyond so that no one could have realized we didn’t plan it that way to begin with. Having Umang as our DJ provided overall exponential value to our wedding to have someone we knew and trust to bring on the wedding feelings through music. - Vidhee & Harsh
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    Seema Sent on 10/08/2019
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    Indian Hindu Wedding

    Great experience. Worked with us and gave us exactly what we wanted. Would definitely recommend them.
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    Paridhie Sent on 06/21/2017
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    Masala Entertainment was a huge success at our wedding! Umang was so easy to communicate with and made our whole process much easier. He is an expert with lighting and music and went above and beyond what we had asked for. Everything he did was customized to my taste and executed perfectly and our guests had nothing but positive remarks. We truly enjoyed working with him and his team and highly recommend Masala Entertainment!
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    Kavita Sent on 08/16/2015
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    I worked with DJ Umang on music for the Baraat, wedding ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner, and reception. My husband is really particular about music (and Is an audiophile and former radio DJ himself), so it was imperative that we have the right music. After talking to Umang on the phone for an hour about music and our tastes, we got a sample playlist from him. We added and subtracted a lot from that and he was cool with that. At the reception itself, many people commented on how awesome the music was. I danced for hours on end.
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    Anisha Sent on 01/23/2015
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    Masala Entertainment was absolutely amazing at our wedding. They did the lighting and sound for our Sangeet and the sound for our wedding/reception in Indy. The team was very quick with response time and helped us plan out the music for the whole weekend to ensure we created the perfect atmosphere at all times. They're very friendly and know their music! Our guests are still talking about how much fun they had dancing both nights! Great job guys! Would definitely recommend to any bride!
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    Komal Sent on 07/30/2014
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    We loved working with Masala Entertainment for our wedding. They were so easy to set-up an appointment with, and took the time to come to a location that was closer to us. We had the following services through them: dhol and music for the baraat, music throughout the wedding day (including reception) and lighting. Their price was reasonable and their work was great. They had previously worked with our wedding designer, so that made things all that much easier. I loved that they were happy to take our music requests. Our reception was suppose to end at 11:00pm, but we later found out that our guests were having such a great time that Apurva and his brother stayed an extra 2 hours! This was not at all expected or necessary, but it showed how much they love what they do. We are so happy we went with Masala Entertainment and we would definitely recommend them!
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    These guys were great and a pleasure to work with! We used them for ceremony, cocktail hour and reception music. They were able to get any music we wanted, and their set up was very nice. The dance floor was packed the entire night, everyone had so much fun!!
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    Veena Sent on 06/05/2012
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    We were very impressed with the DJs from Masala Entertainment. They were very professional, prompt, and reliable and played some great music! They also were willing to do a lot of last minute adjustments, which was great. Great job!
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    Nisha Sent on 05/09/2012
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    They did a great job at our wedding. Honestly, they were amazing. Our friends had a lot of fun. Their timeliness, professionalism and attitude made our event a success.

    It is very hard to find a vendor like them that is so easy and professional to work with. We had NO issues with them. I highly recommend!
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