Nikoloz Valerieovich Kocharov (), known as Nika Kocharov () is a Georgian singer-songwriter, composer, musician and actor who is part of progressive rock band Circus Mircus, who represented Georgia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2022. He was also the frontman of indie rock band Young Georgian Lolitaz, who represented Georgia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2016. He is the son of a Georgian-Armenian musician Valeri Kocharov.
Career
Kocharov was born in 1980 in Tbilisi, Georgia. He started his musical career aged 15 when he formed his first band, Nadzvis Khe. Aged 19, he started another band, Nebo CCCR, with Kote Kalandadze. In 2001, he formed Young Georgian Lolitaz. In 2006, he moved to London when he was signed by 4 Real Records. From 2002–present, he has composed the music for three films and one television series, and starred in three films.
In 2016, he represented Georgia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 with Young Georgian Lolitaz with the song Midnight Gold, finishing 20th in the final with 104 points. He was the spokesperson for Georgia in the 2017 contest.
In late 2025, Kocharov released his first solo album to streaming services, Morning Terror, through Leno Records, described as the beginning of a plan to bring decades' of unreleased material to light.
Circus Mircus According to Wiwibloggs, Kocharov was rumoured to be part of Circus Mircus, who represented Georgia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2022. Kocharov, along with other members of Young Georgian Lolitaz, have been listed in credits of Circus Mircus songs, and media noticed similarities in looks between Kocharov and Igor von Lichtenstein of Circus Mircus.
Following Eurovision, Kocharov was confirmed as Igor von Lichtenstein, a member of the band.
Personal life Kocharov is in a relationship with 1TV presenter Lika Evgenidze, and their first child was born in 2024.
Discography Albums Title Details Morning Terror Released: 9 December 2025 Label: Leno Records
Extended plays TitleDetailsBlankets Released: 26 January 2026 Label: Leno Records
Singles Title Year Writer(s) "Trivial Truths" 2020 Nika Kocharov "Friend" 2023 Nika Kocharov,Gogi Dzodzuashvili "Sirock" Valeri Kocharov "Demo Days EP.1" 2025 Nikoloz Kocharov, Davit Jikia
As featured artist Title Year Writer(s) "River (Nika Kocharov Remix)" 2021 George Sikharulidze,Nika Kocharov "99.99% Happy" 2023 Gogi Dzodzuashvili,Nika Kocharov
Young Georgian Lolitaz
Studio albums Title Details "Lemonjuice" Released: December 28, 2009
Extended plays Title Details "The Lava EP" Released: June 7, 2010
Singles Title Year Writer(s) "Midnight Gold" 2016Kote KalandadzeThomas G:son "Dark Device" 2017 Young Georgian Lolitaz
Filmography As a composer YearTitle Role Notes 2002 Post Punk Composer 2009 Tbilisuri Love Story Composer 2015-2017 Mzareulebi Composer 2019 The Criminal Man Composer
As an actor YearTitle Role Notes 2002 Listen to Chopin Yellow Duck singer 2013 Ra Mokhda Kievshi Tombstone maker 2022 In Bax The Rock N Rolla Friend
Awards Year Award/Festival Category Work Result Ref2019Minsk International Film Festival (Listapad) Best Sound/Score The Criminal Man
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