Benny Prasad

Musical Artist

In 2010, Benny Prasad arrived in Karachi (Pakistan) and broke the World Record and became the Fastest to Travel to 245 Nations including Antarctica in 6 years, 6 months & 22 days. In 2004, he invented the World’s First Bongo Guitar, and performed with it at the official welcoming of the South African Athletes as well as on the cultural stages of the 2004 Olympic Games in Greece. He has performed for many Presidents, Parliaments & Dignitaries & also the opening ceremony of 2007 World Military Games. He also performed at the 2012 Olympic & Para-Olympic Games in London. Born on 6 August 1975, in Bangalore, India, Benny was the first of his generation in the family.

His birth was celebrated with the highest of hopes for his future. But his was not a promising start – he suffered from severe asthma which required him to take cortisone steroids from which he developed rheumatoid arthritis, 60% lung damage and an immune system regularly failing him, which threatens his life even to this day. He was expected to excel in his studies, to set an example for his younger brother and sisters. He struggled to live up to such pressures, as his father, a highly regarded scientist at the National Aerospace Laboratories, spent a lot of time trying to drill mathematics and science into Benny in vain. Benny’s inability to excel in his studies brough

t his family shame and disappointment. Finding no fulfilment in life, Benny became depressed and his behaviour continued to worsen. He reached out to what seemed the only way out for him and contemplated committing suicide at the age of 16. In reality, Benny Prasad had an encounter with the Almighty God. It came to him unasked and unsought for as he heard Jesus’ voice saying, “Benny, “Even though you are called useless, I need you. I can transform your life & make you a new creation.” Finally a fresh start! That was all it took to bring about a complete transformation in this lost and hurting young man. God gave him new dreams, new goals, & a positive desire. After travelling for 13 years to 257 nations and breaking 6 World Records, Benny quit his World Concert Tours and built a 400 seater Cafe in Bangalore (India) along with his wife Zanbeni Prasad called Chai3:16 to reach out to the college students who are depressed, lonely & suicidal.