Neil Nongkynrih
Neil Nongkynrih (9 July 1970 – 5 January 2022) was an Indian pianist, songwriter and music educator. He was the founder, mentor and conductor of Shillong Chamber Choir (SCC). He won the reality show India's Got Talent in 2010.[1] He was awarded Padma Shri in 2015.[2] Nongkynrih was born in Shillong, Meghalaya, India.
Nongkynrih died on 5 January 2022 from problems caused by surgery at a hospital in Mumbai, India at the age of 51.[3]
References
- ↑ "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
- ↑ Shillong Chamber Choir founder, Padma Shri Neil Nongkynrih, dies. East Mojo. 5 January 2022. https://www.eastmojo.com/meghalaya/2022/01/05/shillong-chamber-choir-founder-padma-shri-neil-nongkynrih-passes-away/. Retrieved 5 January 2022.