Shillong, Jan. 5 (PTI): Shillong Chamber Choir founder and noted music composer Neil Nongkynrih died in Mumbai after a brief illness on Wednesday, said Choir officials.
The 52-year-old music conductor and composer who led the SCC to national fame after a reality TV Show about a decade ago, died at the Reliance Hospital in Mumbai after a brief illness, they said.
Neil and the entire Choir are in Mumbai for the past three months on work. "He was admitted at the hospital yesterday and passed away in the evening today after a surgery," a spokesperson of the group told PTI.
He said the mortal remains of Neil, who was awarded the Padma Shri, in 2015 would be brought back to his home here as soon as all formalities in Mumbai are completed.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and several others have condoled the death of the renowned music composer.
“I am saddened and shocked to learn about the sudden demise of Neil Nongkynrih, founder and mentor of the renowned Shillong Chamber Choir which excels in multi-genre music. The country & the NE region in particular have lost a musician par excellence. Condolences to his loved ones,” tweeted Modi.
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma and Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio also expressed sadness over the demise of Shillong Chamber Choir founder and conveyed condolences to his family and fans.