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Conrad Sangma’s ‘Pehla Nasha’ on 150-Year-Old Raj Bhavan Piano Goes Viral

Governor C H Vijayashankar praised Sangma’s rendition, renewing interest in his musical performances at Raj Bhavan.

Conrad Sangma, the son of former Lok Sabha speaker and Meghalaya chief minister PA Sangma, has been dabbling in music since before taking the CM office in 2018
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Overview

  • Conrad Sangma performed the Bollywood classic “Pehla Nasha” on a reportedly 150-year-old piano at Raj Bhavan in Shillong.
  • A video of the performance, first uploaded on YouTube by Subhra Jyoti Sarkar, has gone viral across social media and drawn coverage from national outlets.
  • Governor C H Vijayashankar, present in the audience, was visibly impressed and praised the chief minister’s piano skills.
  • The latest clip adds to Sangma’s track record of viral musical moments, including a 2021 Bryan Adams cover, a 2023 Iron Maiden guitar solo, and a May guitar lesson with a student.
  • Media coverage frames the performance as a human-interest story that connects the heritage setting of the Governor’s residence with Sangma’s informal musical persona.