Global InformationEsther Hnamte information
Esther Hnamte | |
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| Birth name | Esther Lalduhawmi Hnamte |
| Born | 9 June 2016 Lunglei, Mizoram, India |
| Genres | Folk music |
| Years active | 2020–present |
| Labels | Melody Records |
Esther Lalduhawmi Hnamte (born 9 June 2016)[1] is a child singer and prodigy from Mizoram, India. She became a media sensation in late 2020 when her rendition of A. R. Rahman's song "Maa Tujhe Salaam" went viral.[2] She became the fastest viewer-gaining artists on YouTube among the Mizo people.
Hnamte had received recognitions such as special appreciation award from the Governor of Mizoram, and the Young Achievers Award from Dalmia Cement Bharat Limited in 2021. She is the youngest member of Mizo Zaimi Inzawmkhawm, which presented her its 2021 "Non-native Award" for Jana Gana Mana, a music video made with the Indian Army.[3]
A documentary of her life A Star is Born won the Best Documentary Award (Silver) at the Northeast Film Festival in 2023.[4][5]
- ^ Sailo, Jimmy Lalhriatpuia (13 November 2020). "Daughter of taxi-driver from Mizoram becomes face of India's media during COVID-19". The Northeast Today. Retrieved 2 June 2021.
- ^ Ghosh, Raya (1 January 2020). "PM Modi is proud of 4-yr-old Mizoram girl for her rendition of Vande Mataram. Viral post". India Today. Retrieved 2 June 2021.
- ^ Khanna, Cheena (30 August 2021). "5-Year-Old Mizoram Girl Singing National Anthem Is Winning The Internet". The Live Mirror. Retrieved 7 November 2021.
- ^ "North East Film Fest 2023 Awards: 'Bohag Bohag Mon' wins best short film for Environment and Culture". India Today NE. 26 March 2023. Retrieved 29 March 2023.
- ^ "Esther Hnamte chanchinin NE Film Festival-ah Award a dawng" [Esther Hnamte's documentary received award at the NE Film Festival]. Vanglaini (in Mizo). 29 March 2023. Retrieved 29 March 2023.