Shekhar Ravjiani & The Shillong Chamber Choir

Aatishbaaziyan, a song written by Anvita Dutt and composed by Neil Nongkynrih, is a song of dreams and happiness, a song of courage and celebration! ‘Aatishbaaziyan... sun dhadkanon mein’, meaning ‘Fireworks from the heart to the world’, reverberates positive energy and sparkling smiles, creating joy in everyone’s heart, immersing into a world full of adventure and love. Performed by Shekhar Ravjiani and The Shillong Chamber Choir, this song was premiered during the first edition of I Believe Art Matters; and will be our headlining act for the second edition as well.

The Shillong Chamber Choir, founded in 2001 by Neil Nongkynrih, is a multi-genre choir that won the reality TV show India’s Got Talent in 2010. In the same year, they won three gold awards at the 6th World Choir Games for Musica Sacra, Gospel and Popular Music. They also performed at the Rashtrapati Bhavan for former US President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama during their state visit to India. The SCC have teamed up with other recognised names like Shankar Ehsaan Loy and Usha Uthup. Their Christmas album in 2011 became the highest selling in the country for non-cinematic music. The choir has performed extensively in India and toured Europe, the UK, Canada, North America and South East Asia.