Archive · 26 Jan 2026
9-Year-Old Esther Wins National Honor
Esther is a 9-year-old girl from Mizoram who loves to sing.
She became famous for her beautiful songs, especially one called 'Maa Tujhe Salaam'.
Because of her talent, she won a big award called the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar.
She practices singing for 2 hours every day and also goes to school.
She sang a special song called 'Vande Mataram' on TV, which made everyone proud.
Esther's family says she can learn new songs very easily.
She is a role model for many kids in India.
9-year-old Esther Lalduhawmi Hnamte from Lunglei, Mizoram, received the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2025.
She gained national attention with her viral rendition of 'Maa Tujhe Salaam' by A. R. Rahman.
Esther performed 'Vande Mataram' on Republic TV's 'Proud To Be Indian' segment.
She maintains a disciplined routine, balancing studies with 2 hours of daily singing practice.
Her family revealed her innate ability to pick up tunes effortlessly.
- Who
- Esther Lalduhawmi Hnamte, a 9-year-old singer from Lunglei, Mizoram
- What
- Received the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2025 for her musical contributions
- When
- 2025
- Where
- Lunglei, Mizoram, India
- Why
- For her exceptional talent in music and cultural contributions
- Name
- Esther Lalduhawmi Hnamte
- Age
- 9
- Hometown
- Lunglei, Mizoram
- Award
- Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2025
- Notable Song
- Maa Tujhe Salaam
- Daily Practice
- 2 hours