Mumbai

Neil Nongkynrih, the founder of Shillong Chamber Choir, passed away on Wednesday evening in Mumbai. He was 51 years old.

According to sources, Nongkynrih was in Mumbai since November, 2021.

Neil Nongkynrih was a concert pianist from Shillong, Meghalaya and the founder, mentor, and conductor of Shillonh Chambner Choir, which won the reality show India’s Got Talent in 2010.

Nongkynrih was awarded Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award of India in 2015.

Chief Minister Of Meghalaya Conard Sagama Tweeted about his demise:

I am saddened beyond words by the sudden demise of Padma Shri Neil Nongkynrih, founder of the famous Shillong Chamber Choir. He was a mentor to the country’s finest choir that serenaded crowds wherever they performed. We have lost a gem today. pic.twitter.com/MiFsJ23Xzm

— Conrad Sangma (@SangmaConrad) January 5, 2022

Apart from the Padma Shri, Nongkynrih also received the U Tirot Sing Award in 2011, the Forbes Person of the Year for 2010-11 and he also served as a member of the World Choir Council. He was a member of the Central Board of Film Certification from 2017 till the time of his death.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also tweeted about the death of Nongkynrih.

Mr. Neil Nongkynrih was an outstanding mentor to the Shillong Chamber Choir, which enthralled audiences globally. I have also witnessed some of their superb performances. He left us too soon. His creativity will always be remembered. Condolences to his family and admirers. RIP.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 5, 2022

The members and management of the Shillong Chamber Choir also shared the news of “the death of our beloved founder and music director, Mr. Neil Nongkynrih”.

According to sources, Nongkynrih was in Mumbai since November, 2021.

Neil Nongkynrih was a concert pianist from Shillong, Meghalaya and the founder, mentor, and conductor of Shillong Chamber Choir, which won the reality show India’s Got Talent in 2010.

Nongkynrih was awarded Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award of India in 2015.

Apart from the Padma Shri, Nongkynrih also received the U Tirot Sing Award in 2011, the Forbes Person of the Year for 2010-11 and he also served as a member of the World Choir Council. He was a member of the Central Board of Film Certification from 2017 till the time of his death.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also tweeted about the death of Nongkynrih.

The members and management of the Shillong Chamber Choir also shared the news of “the death of our beloved founder and music director, Mr. Neil Nongkynrih”.