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Sparsh Shah


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Sparsh Shah, also known as Purhythm, is a singer, rapper, songwriter, music producer, inspirational speaker, Guinness World Record holder, and humanitarian. Born with Osteogenesis Imperfecta, Sparsh has endured more than 150 fractures and many surgeries, but he has transformed his life story into a message of hope, transformation, and purpose. To date, he has: given over 400 performances and speeches across 10 countries, including major platforms like the United Nations, TEDx, Google, and Madison Square Garden; reached over 2 billion people through TV shows including Little Big ShotsKaun Banega Crorepati, and World’s Greatest Motivators; and garnered over 400 million views through his unique renditions of songs like “Not Afraid” and “Heal the World,” as well as widely-shared clips of his speeches. Through music and speaking, Sparsh blends personal storytelling, practical takeaways, audience interaction, and passionate performances to inspire people of all ages and abilities. He has also supported numerous nonprofit causes, including disability rights, child nutrition, and world peace. His life’s vision is to “sparsh” (i.e. touch) people’s hearts with the message that they can turn “impossible” into “I’m possible” by discovering the unique strengths within their own stories!