Mumbai: Mizoram’s child prodigy and India’s singing sensation Esther Lalduhawmi Hnamte is set to perform at businessman Mukesh Ambani’s residence, Antilia, in Mumbai on Monday evening.

Nine-year-old Esther, whose soulful singing has won hearts across the country, has been invited to perform at a special event organised for India’s men’s and women’s cricket teams. It will bring together sporting icons and a young voice that has become a symbol of pride for northeastern India.

Esther began singing in church as a toddler. Family members recall that she could pick up melodies effortlessly, imitating tunes by simply listening to them on repeat. Though she primarily speaks Mizo, she learnt Hindi and English songs by listening closely and singing along, a talent that soon set her apart, as reported by UNI.

Her life changed in 2020 when her heartfelt rendition of A.R. Rahman’s patriotic classic “Maa Tujhe Salaam” went viral. Overnight, the young singer captured national attention, not just for her voice, but for the sincerity and emotion she brought to every performance. With each new song shared online, her audience grew rapidly, making her one of the fast-rising digital artists from Mizoram.

Esther received the prestigious Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar, India’s highest honour for children aged 5 to 18, and was recently felicitated by President Droupadi Murmu. She has also performed at major national events, including the Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav in New Delhi, earning appreciation from top dignitaries.

She has also collaborated with the Assam Rifles on a special anthem video, further expanding her reach and showing how music can bridge cultural and geographical distances.