Biography
- Award-Winning Bollywood Singer, International Performing Artist, Global Humanitarian
- A Fiji-born, Mumbai based multi-dimensional world-renowned personality
- Bachelor of Business and MBA graduate with Distinction from the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) Australia
- An award-winning professional singer based in Bollywood, Mumbai with over 70 albums & singles including collaborations with the legendary singers in Bollywood and the Indian music industry
- An International performing artist with over 1,200 concerts performed globally in countries including Fiji, India, United States of America, Canada, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Belgium, Italy, Croatia, Germany, Greece, Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, South Africa, Mauritius, Nigeria, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, United Arab Emirates, Australia & New Zealand
- A global humanitarian involved in humanitarian projects around the world across all continents
- A large global fan following with millions of views of his music on digital media
- The Global Ambassador of One World One Family Mission and the Sri Madhusudan Sai Global Humanitarian Mission which serves the underprivileged and needy in India and over 80 countries around the world through healthcare, education, nutrition and social service projects and initiatives
- Chairman of the Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Children’s Hospital – South Pacific’s first state-of-the-art super-speciality pediatric cardiac hospital for the children of Fiji and the South Pacific - inaugurated in April 2022 by Prime Minister of India, Prime Minister of Fiji, and Global humanitarian leader Sadguru Sri Madhusudan Sai. As of March 2026, the Hospital has performed over 445 life-saving heart surgeries absolutely free of charge, over 44,000 echocardiograms have been conducted absolutely free of charge and over 70,000 outpatients have received general and specialist medical consultations and medications absolutely free of charge.
- Director of Fiji’s leading NGO Sai Prema Foundation Fiji – a registered NGO under the Fiji Charitable Trusts Act, founded to serve the people of Fiji through healthcare, education, nutrition and social service initiatives. Since inception in 2016, over 4.6 million meals have been served to underprivileged families; over 70,000 people have been given free general and specialist healthcare through the Medical Centre and through rural outreach initiatives; over 15,000 lives have been potentially saved through blood collection drives; and over 200 underprivileged children have been regularly served at orphanages and special-care institutions across Fiji.
- Conferred with Fiji’s highest civilian honour, The Companion of the Order of Fiji by the President of Fiji on 25th April 2025 in honour of his outstanding contribution to Fiji through music and philanthropy
- Conferred the Fiji Presidential Medal in 2022 by His Excellency, the President of Fiji, on the occasion of Fiji’s 50th Anniversary of Independence for his contribution to promoting and serving Fiji through his music and philanthropy
- Awarded the USA Presidential Volunteer Service Medal from the White House in 2024 for his global humanitarian and philanthropic efforts
- Conferred the International Award of Excellence at the British Parliament in 2023 by the World Book of Records UK for his outstanding contribution towards music and philanthropy globally
- Honoured with a Medal and Award from the United States House of Representatives and the official flag of the United States of America from Capitol Hill in recognition of achievements in music and global humanitarian efforts in 2025
- Conferred the Global Peace & Harmony Ambassador Award during his concert in Belgium from the World Human Rights Organisation Belgium in February 2025
- Conferred highest honour from the California State Senate in 2025 in recognition of outstanding commitment to raising funds for children of Congenital Heart Defect
- Conferred highest honour from the California State Legislative Assembly in 2019 for spreading awareness of heart disease and promoting global peace through his music
- Conferred with the Senate and General Assembly Citation from the State of New Jersey in 2025 for music and philanthropy
- The President of India awarded the ‘Pravasi Bharatiya Samman’ to Sai Prema Foundation in 2020 for its significant contribution towards nation building and serving the underprivileged and needy in Fiji
- Winner of four 2025 CLEF AWARDS in India (nominated in 9 categories) – Best Album of the Year (Ghazal), Best Artist of the Year (Classical, Devotional & Sufi)
- Winner of two 2024 CLEF AWARDS in India (nominated in 9 categories) – Artist of the Year (Ghazal) & Song of the Year for ‘Bachpan Ke Din’
- Winner of three 2023 CLEF AWARDS in India (nominated in 6 categories) – Ghazal Artist of the Year, Song of the Year for ‘Shivohum’ & Ghazal of the Year for ‘Ret Ka Ghar’
- Conferred with the International Achievement Award at the 2022 FIPRA Music Awards (Fiji Performing Right Association) honouring his musical journey
- Bestowed with the Alumni Award of Excellence by the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) in 2022 for his outstanding global humanitarian work
- Appointed as a lifelong & distinguished member of the Friends of Distinction Board of the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) in 2022
- Honoured with the Global Goodwill Ambassador Award in 2025 by the US-Fiji Chamber of Commerce in recognition of his outstanding and impactful contribution on the global stage
- A recognition by World Book of Records in 2021 for his dedication and relentless commitment towards serving society during the global Covid-19 pandemic
- Bestowed with the Indian Influencer Award in 2022 in Mumbai by Mid-Day Media Publication
- Awarded as Fiji’s Youth Icon in 2022 by the India-Fiji Friendship Forum
- Bestowed with the Government of India Sanskriti Award in 2016 for his ‘Outstanding Contribution Towards Spreading Indian Culture’
- Bestowed with the Award of Excellence by Fiji’s Ministry of Education in 2016 for his ‘Outstanding Contribution to Music, Arts & Culture in Fiji’
- Conferred with an official Proclamation by the City of Elk Grove (California, USA) in March 2024 in recognition of his humanitarian efforts and contribution to Indian music
- Awarded with a Certificate of Recognition by the City of Folsom (California, USA) in March 2024 for his global philanthropic efforts and service to humanity through his music concerts
- Awarded with a Certificate of Recognition by the City of South San Francisco (California, USA) in 2025 in recognition of exceptional talent, heartfelt performances and commitment to using music as a force of good
- Awarded with a Certificate of Recognition by the City of San Bruno (California, USA) in 2025 in recognition of exceptional talent and dedication to healing, unity and service through music
- Bestowed with ISKCON India’s Bhakti Kala Kshetra Award in 2016
- Awarded the Service Action Initiative Gramma Award in the United States of America in 2014
- Won the Lions Gold Bollywood Award for ‘Best Emerging Singer 2014’
- Won the Lions Gold International Award in 2016 for ‘Community Service Through Music’
- Sumeet Tappoo is a global inspiration to young adults around the world, embodying the values of Love, Truth, Peace, Non-Violence, and Right Conduct while leading a life filled with purpose and positive impact