17 Facts About Neil Nongkynrih

Neil Nongkynrih was an Indian concert pianist and conductor.

Neil Nongkynrih founded the Shillong Chamber Choir, which won the reality show India's Got Talent in 2010.

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

Neil Nongkynrih studied music at Trinity College and Guildhall School of Music in London.

Neil Nongkynrih performed in numerous shows as a concert pianist in United Kingdom.

Neil Nongkynrih was teaching music in Oxfordshire in addition to the concerts.

Neil Nongkynrih returned to India in 2001 and started teaching piano in Shillong.

Neil Nongkynrih worked on a wide variety of musical genres ranging from Western and Indian classical music to Bollywood and pop medleys.

Neil Nongkynrih wrote an opera in Khasi, the native language of Meghalaya, with the intention to revive the dialect.

Neil Nongkynrih came back home to Shillong in India in 2001 after fourteen years in Europe leaving behind a potential career as a classical pianist there.

Neil Nongkynrih's choir performed with other artists, such as Boman Irani and Hariharan.

Under the SCC banner, Neil Nongkynrih worked on projects which have contributed to notable social causes.

Neil Nongkynrih was made a member of the board of India's Central Board of Film Certification in 2017.

Neil Nongkynrih started a home school at his residence in Shillong for children from the region.

Director Urmi Juvekar made a documentary on Neil Nongkynrih's life, titled The Shillong Chamber Choir and the Little Home School.

Neil Nongkynrih was awarded the Padma Shri in 2015 for his contribution in the field of arts through his music.

Neil Nongkynrih died at a hospital in Mumbai on 5 January 2022, at the age of 51.