Solo with backing tracks
Live karaoke-style singer
A real voice over professional backing tracks — the compact, flexible way to get live singing into a party, a restaurant or a small hall.
- 700+ live shows
- Solo to full band
- Mumbai-based · performs across India
- Replies on WhatsApp — no forms
What “live karaoke singer” means
The phrase usually means a singer performing live over backing tracks rather than with a full band. Dharmik Chudasama’s Solo format works this way when the room calls for it: a live lead vocal, with an acoustic arrangement or backing tracks chosen to suit the space.
It is the most compact and the quickest-to-set-up way to get live vocals into a room, which is why it suits homes, restaurants, small halls and tight schedules.
What you get
A solo set keeps the footprint small and the planning simple.
- A live lead vocal — not a recording
- Backing tracks matched to your song list
- A small footprint: little space and a single power point
- Singalongs and requests, planned in advance
When to choose a band instead
Backing tracks cannot react to the room the way musicians can. For a wedding reception, a large sangeet or a stage show, a Duo or a larger band gives more dynamics and more energy — see the live band and singer formats.
Backing tracks done properly
A live singer over backing tracks is only as good as the tracks. Poor ones — thin, out of key or cut from the wrong version — make the voice sound smaller than it is. Good ones are matched to the singer’s key, edited so the structure follows the performance, and played through a system that keeps the sound clear without covering the voice.
Control matters too. A singer who runs the tracks from a stage can shorten an intro, repeat a chorus or wait for a request; one who is tied to a fixed playlist cannot. Ask who operates the tracks, whether the key can be changed on the day and what happens if the equipment fails. Those answers tell you whether the format is a live performance or a recording with a person in front of it.
How a live karaoke set works
A live karaoke set uses recorded backing tracks, without the lead vocals, and a singer who performs live over them. The tracks are chosen and edited in advance, with the keys adjusted to suit the voice, and a sound engineer or the singer mixes them on the night. It is a way to get the full sound of a studio arrangement from a single performer, and it suits venues that have no room for a band.
Karaoke or a band: which to choose
Choose live karaoke when the space is small, the budget is tight or the songs need the exact sound of the original arrangement. Choose a band when the space is large, the evening is a dance and the mood calls for the spontaneity of live musicians. Many events use both, a band for the main set and tracks for a medley that needs the original production.
Sample repertoire
Songs you can ask for
Modern Bollywood
- Dus Bahane Krishnakumar Kunnath (KK) & Shaan · Dus
- Awarapan Banjarapan Krishnakumar Kunnath (KK) · Jism
- Tu Hi Meri Shab Hai Krishnakumar Kunnath (KK) · Gangster
- Khuda Jaane Krishnakumar Kunnath (KK) & Shilpa Rao · Bachna Ae Haseeno
- Zara Sa Krishnakumar Kunnath (KK) · Jannat
Party & Dance
- Balam Pichkari Vishal Dadlani & Shalmali Kholgade · Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani
- Ghoomar Shreya Ghoshal & Swaroop Khan · Padmaavat
Song titles and artist names are used only to describe the repertoire. Dharmik Chudasama is an independent live performer and is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the original artists.
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See and hear it
Dharmik live, in pictures and songs
Photos and reels are from Dharmik’s own shows. The songs below are the ones people ask for most at live music.
Tap a tile to watch or enlarge. The full gallery
- Formats
- Solo, Duo, 3-Piece, 4-Piece, Full Band
Often asked for
- Raabta
- Ae Dil Hai Mushkil
- Hamari Adhuri Kahani
- Muskurane
- Kal Ho Naa Ho
- Abhi Mujh Mein Kahin
- Suraj Hua Maddham
- Main Agar Kahoon
A sample; the repertoire is on the media page.
Why Dharmik
Why hosts choose Dharmik
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700+ live shows
Weddings, sangeets, parties, hotels, festivals and corporate evenings over more than 5 years, so the music is paced for the room.
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A wide Hindi repertoire
Bollywood from every decade, Sufi, ghazal, bhajan and garba, with songs added on request; see the playlist.
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Solo to full band
From one voice and a guitar to a stage band, so the format follows the venue and the guest list.
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Offices in five cities
The main office is in Virar West, with offices in Rajkot, Dwarka, Porbandar and Ahmedabad.
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Worldwide and remote
Travels to other countries for festivals and events, and performs remotely for weddings and celebrations anywhere.
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Clear plans on WhatsApp
Dates, formats, fees and logistics are agreed in writing, and you can reach us by call or message.
How it works
Booking in four steps
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Message or call
Send the occasion, the date, the city, the venue and the number of guests on WhatsApp, or call. There are no forms to fill in.
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Agree the date and format
Availability, the format that suits the room, from a solo singer to a full band, and the fee are agreed together. An advance holds the date.
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Plan the set and the day
Songs, timings, sound and power are settled in writing. For events away from the main office in Virar West, travel and stay are agreed here too.
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Perform
The musicians arrive early, check the sound and perform. For remote events a short test session runs before the live stream.
From Dharmik’s own shows. See the full gallery
Visit us
Our offices
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Maharashtra
Virar West
702, M-11, M-Avenue, Rustomjee Evershine Global City
Virar West, Maharashtra 401303 Directions -
Gujarat
Rajkot
Shop No. 324, Chandreshnagar Main Road, Mayani Chowk
Rajkot, Gujarat 360004 Directions -
Gujarat
Dwarka
T.V. Station Area, Patel Samaj Road, Dev Bhumi Dwarka
Dwarka, Gujarat 361335 Directions -
Gujarat
Porbandar
Meera Shopping Center, First Floor, Kedareshvar Road
Porbandar, Gujarat 360575 Directions -
Gujarat
Ahmedabad
Swaminarayan Park-1, Opp. Swaminarayan Park-2, New Vasna, Vishala
Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380007 Directions
Questions
Good to know
The vocals are live. Only the instrumental backing can be pre-recorded, and it is chosen to suit your song list.
Singalongs are part of the fun. If you have an open-mic moment in mind, mention it on WhatsApp and it will be discussed.
A power point and a little space for a solo set. Sound equipment depends on the venue and is confirmed in the quote.
They are backing tracks made for live performance, with the lead vocal removed.
Yes. Lyrics can run on a TV or projector beside the stage, so guests who take the microphone can follow along, and the band keeps the key comfortable for untrained voices.
Yes. A karaoke segment after the family performances lets relatives take the microphone for a song or two, with the band playing live behind them.
Check availability
Plan a compact live set
No forms, no waiting on email — your message arrives pre-filled with the event details.