Neil Nongkynrih | |
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 Nongkynrih in 2020 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 9 July 1970 Jaiaw Langsning, Shillong, Meghalaya, India |
| Died | 5 January 2022 (aged 51) Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Genres | Classical, pop, jazz, Hindustani, folk, opera |
| Occupation(s) | Pianist, songwriter, keyboardist, music teacher, conductor, Central Board of Film Certification |
| Instrument(s) | Piano, keyboard |
| Years active | 1987–2022 |
| Website | www |
Neil Nongkynrih (9 July 1970 – 5 January 2022) was an Indian concert pianist and conductor. He founded the Shillong Chamber Choir (SCC), which won the reality show India's Got Talent in 2010.[1] He was awarded Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award of India in 2015.[2]
- ^ "Neil Nongkynrih – the North-East-India's Chopin". OK North East. 11 July 2014.
- ^ Owe my Padma Shri to god: Shillong Chamber Choir founder, Business Standard