Seoul Sep 21 (IANS) Indian singer Hanita Bhambri beat artistes from Australia Thailand South Korea and Taiwan to win Project: Aloft Star Asia Pacific - a competition spearheaded by Aloft Hotels in partnership with Universal.
It identifies emerging music talent from around the globe offering them a chance to kick-start their careers.
"I feel so blessed to be chosen as the ultimate winner. Music has always been a passion of mine and I m so thankful to Aloft Hotels and Universal Music Group for giving me this opportunity to follow my dreams " Hanita said in a statement.
Composer Salim Merchant the face of the India campaign and mentor to Hanita said: "To perform at a global stage takes a lot of courage but I was confident that Hanita had what it takes.
"Being a songwriter and a great performer she was always in the running to win. I congratulate Hanita for making India proud."

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