About Sparsh

Sparsh Shah (known as "Purhythm") is a 22-year-old Indian-American rapper, singer, songwriter, and motivational speaker from New Jersey who has transformed personal adversity into a powerful message of hope and resilience. Born with Osteogenesis Imperfecta (Brittle Bone Disease), Sparsh has endured over 125 fractures throughout his life, yet his unbreakable spirit has inspired millions worldwide through over 300 live performances across 9 countries and keynote addresses at major organizations including Google, Microsoft, United Nations, and NBA. His appearances on prestigious platforms like NBC's "Little Big Shots," BBC, and Sony TV's "Kaun Banega Crorepati" (watched by over a billion people), along with his viral cover of Eminem's "Not Afraid," exemplify his mission to "sparsh" (touch) hearts worldwide. Recently named the youngest recipient of the "Jewels of India" award alongside VP Kamala Harris and tech leaders like Sundar Pichai and Satya Nadella, Sparsh embodies Enlight Unite Foundation's core values of using storytelling and media to create positive social impact and empower others to unleash their full potential.