Archive · 2 Jan 2026
Mizoram Singer Esther Hnamte's Rise from Church to Antilia
Esther Hnamte is a 9-year-old girl from Mizoram who loves to sing.
She recently received a big award called the Rashtriya Bal Puraskar from the President of India.
She also got to sing for the Prime Minister.
After that, she went back home to Mizoram where everyone celebrated her.
Then, she got another big surprise—an invitation from the Ambani family to sing at their famous house called Antilia in Mumbai.
Esther started singing in church and has been practicing by watching Hindi movies and songs.
She has over a million followers on YouTube and Instagram.
Her family is very proud of her, and they are teaching her to stay humble and grateful.
Esther dreams of singing with the famous musician A.R. Rahman one day.
9-year-old Esther Hnamte received the Rashtriya Bal Puraskar from President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
She performed 'Maa Tujhe Salaam' for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and has been invited to sing at Antilia, the Ambani family's residence in Mumbai.
Esther is a self-taught singer who started performing in church and gained national attention with her viral rendition of 'Vande Mataram'.
She has over 1 million YouTube subscribers and 215,000 Instagram followers, with a significant fan base in Hindi-speaking regions.
Esther's family is managing her growing fame while ensuring she remains grounded and humble, canceling some local performances due to time constraints.
- Who
- Esther Hnamte, a 9-year-old singer from Mizoram
- What
- Received Rashtriya Bal Puraskar and invited to perform at Antilia
- When
- Last Friday (Rashtriya Bal Puraskar), upcoming performance at Antilia
- Where
- Rashtrapati Bhavan, Delhi; Antilia, Mumbai; Lunglei, Mizoram
- Why
- For her exceptional singing talent and patriotic performances
- Name
- Esther Hnamte
- Age
- 9 years old
- Hometown
- Lunglei, South Mizoram
- Awards
- Rashtriya Bal Puraskar, Young Achievers Award
- YouTube Subscribers
- 1 million
- Instagram Followers
- 215,000
- Notable Performances
- Rashtrapati Bhavan, Prime Minister's Office, Antilia
- Parents
- H Lalrinenga (Father, Knife Maker), R Lalawmpuii (Mother, Homemaker)