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Pranysqa Mishra

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Pranysqa Mishra (born July 30, 2014) is an American-Canadian singer, songwriter, musician, and actress of Indian ancestry. Mishra began her musical career at the age of 2 and started performing professionally at age 6, singing the National anthem at major sporting events across countries, including the NBA, NHL, NFL, CFL, NCAA, and US Open. In 2024, she auditioned for America's Got Talent Season 19 and was awarded the Golden Buzzer [1]by Judge Heidi Klum after her performance of the iconic song "River Deep - Mountain High" by legendry Tina Turner.[2][3]

Early Life and Background

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Pranysqa Mishra was born on July 30, 2014, in New Jersey[4]. Her father, Pintu Mishra, is an professional in the IT industry, and her mother, Priyanka Mazumder, has a background in the hospitality sector. Pranysqa has a younger sister who also shares a love for the arts. From a very early age, Pranysqa's home was filled with the sounds of music, and she began singing at the tender age of 2, inspired by music videos on YouTube and deeply influenced by her father's passion for music.[5]

Pranysqa's first public performance was a stirring rendition of "Into the Unknown" by Idina Menzel[6][7], delivered with remarkable poise in front of a few hundred people. By the age of 6, she had captivated audiences with her powerful performances of the national anthem, starting with the Washington Wizards[8].[9] That same year, her talents graced the events of the Lakers, Marlins MLB, and NCAA.

At just 7 years old, Pranysqa was chosen to sing the Canadian national anthem for the entire season for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats[10].[11]. Her heartfelt rendition went viral, leading to an invitation to perform for Doug Ford at the Canadian Budget Parliament meeting in 2021. In that pivotal year, she also showcased her songwriting skills on the Tailgate Talent Show, performing her original song, "The World is Beautiful," and becoming a semifinalist—the youngest in the show's history.

In 2022, Pranysqa's performance for the Miami Heat garnered widespread acclaim and viral success, earning her interviews with major media outlets like FOX[12], NBC, GMA, and National post[13] Her exceptional talent was further recognized at the Apollo Theater ,New York City[14], where she was awarded Child star during their amateur night for her stunning performances of "Listen" by Beyoncé and "And I Am Telling You" by Jennifer Hudson. Early in 2023, Pranysqa proudly sang the national anthem for the Billie Jean King Cup, USA vs. Austria[15]. Later that year, she was among the select few young artists to inaugurate the US Open 2023[16] [17]at Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York. Her performance was met with high praise from the legendary Billie Jean King[18] and the globally renowned actress Priyanka Chopra[19][20] cementing her status as a rising star with a bright future ahead.

Americas Got Talent

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Pranysqa Mishra's audition at America's Got Talent Season 19[21] [22]was televised globally on July 2, 2024. The actual audition took place in Pasadena, Los Angeles, in March 2024. This 9-year-old powerhouse singer, dressed in a stunning purple ruffled dress, delivered a breathtaking performance of the iconic Tina Turner song "River Deep - Mountain High."

The judges were astounded by her talent and stage presence. Heidi Klum[23], in particular, was so impressed that she pressed the Golden Buzzer, propelling Pranysqa straight to the live shows. "Oh my gosh, I did not expect that. We expect a lot of things, but I did not expect that," Heidi Klum[24] [25]exclaimed before awarding her the Golden Buzzer[26]. "I want you to call your grandmother and say that Heidi Klum[27] [28]pushed the Golden Buzzer[29]r for you." This moment marked a significant milestone in burgeoning career, showcasing her as a musical prodigy to a global audience.[30]

Reactions and influencers

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Pranysqa Mishra's audition received an overwhelming response globally. The AGT judges were stunned by her performance and gave a standing ovation, including host Terry Crews[31], who posted her video on social media, captioning it, "What a Voice." Howie Mandel[32] mentioned on Facebook, "Little girl with the biggest voice." Simon Cowell praised her, saying, "Really, really good."

Anand Mahindra, chairman of the Mahindra Group[33],[34] commented, "For the second time within the past two weeks, a young—VERY young—woman of Indian origin has rocked the stage at @AGT with raw talent that is simply astonishing. With skills acquired in indigenous American genres of music. Rock & Gospel. Pranysqa Mishra is just NINE years old. Damn, I had tears too when they called her grandmother."[35][36][37]

Grammy Award winner Darlene Love [38][39]expressed her admiration, stating, "Wow!!! I’m soooooo impressed! Would lovvvve to share the stage with you one day & perform this song that Phil Spector wrote for me that was given to Tina Turner." Singer Marissa Wallace praised Pranysqa, saying, "Truly an incredible performer.[40]" Femina Miss India also acknowledged Pranysqa, calling her an "Inspiration for young girls."[41]

Pranysqa's talent and presence on the AGT stage have garnered her widespread acclaim and support from notable figures and audiences worldwide.[42]

References

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