Vikram Singh (1970-2026) Biography, Family

Quick Info

Profession	Guitarist, Music Teacher, Musician
Nationality	Indian
Date of Birth	01/01/1970
Age	56 years (died on 07, Sep, 2026)
Birthplace	Thangmeiband Lourung Purel Leikai, Imphal West, Manipur
Date of Death	07/09/2026

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Full Name	Chongtham Vikram Singh

Eye Colour	Black
Hair Colour	Black

College/University	Trinity School of Music in Kolkata

Hobbies	Singing Reading

Marital Status	Married

Wife/Spouse

Jyotsana Chongtham

Children

Yaiphaba Chongtham

Parents

Mother	Chongtham Kamala (Manipuri Singer)

Highlights	Developed an interest in music at a young age. Began learning to play the guitar in Class 10. Associated with the emerging rock and Western music scene in Manipur. Played guitar with several Manipuri bands including Ultra Vires, Phoenix, and Eastern Dark. Known as the lead guitarist of Phoenix. Studied classical guitar at Trinity School of Music. Worked as a guitar teacher and music educator in Delhi. Established his own music school and mentored young musicians. Involved in musical collaborations blending rock, Western, and Indian folk music traditions.

Highlights

Developed an interest in music at a young age.
Began learning to play the guitar in Class 10.
Associated with the emerging rock and Western music scene in Manipur.
Played guitar with several Manipuri bands including Ultra Vires, Phoenix, and Eastern Dark.
Known as the lead guitarist of Phoenix.
Studied classical guitar at Trinity School of Music.
Worked as a guitar teacher and music educator in Delhi.
Established his own music school and mentored young musicians.
Involved in musical collaborations blending rock, Western, and Indian folk music traditions.

1. Vikram was regarded within the Manipuri music community as a skilled guitarist and mentor.
2. Contributed to the growth of Western and rock music in Manipur.
3. His death drew widespread attention in Manipur and among the Northeast Indian community in Delhi.