Benny Prasad

Benny Prasad
Birth name Kandukuri Benny Prasad
Born (1975-08-06) 6 August 1975
Bangalore, India
Genres Gospel, Instrumental
Occupation(s) Musician, missionary
Instruments Guitar, Bentar
Years active 2000–present
Website www.bennyprasad.com
Notable instruments
Bentar, Bongo Guitar

Benny Prasad is an instrumental guitarist from India. He designed the Bentar which is the world's first bongo guitar. He also holds the world record for being the fastest man ever to visit all 245 countries in the world.[1]

He has traveled all around the world performing to audiences. He has performed before presidents and parliaments, before the crowds of 2007 military world games, 2006 FIFA world cup and the 2004 Olympic games.[2] He had travelled to more than 218 countries in March 2008 performing music, earning him the honor of being the most traveled Indian musician (Limca book of records). Benny Prasad has also won renown by designing two guitars – the world's first bongo guitar and a 54 string guitar, the bentar.

Benny has traveled to over 194 sovereign countries and 51 dependent countries (including Antarctica) in 6 years, 6 months and 22 days (from 1 May 2004 to 22 November 2010). He is therefore the fastest man ever to visit all 245 countries in the world.[2]

Early life

Born on 6 August 1975, in Bangalore, India, Benny studied in Kendriya Vidyalaya NAL. His father, a scientist at the National Aerospace Laboratories, spent a lot of time trying to drill mathematics and science into Benny. He was expected to excel in his studies and to set an example for his younger brother and sisters.

Soon Benny excelled in forgery and expertise in the art of lying, having a fiery and explosive temper. As a young person he developed severe asthma[2] which required him to take cortisone steroids and resulted in rheumatoid arthritis, 60% lung damage and a weakened immune system. Finding no fulfillment in life, Benny soon became depressed and his behavior continued to worsen and he attempted suicide at the age of 16.[2] Benny's mother convinced him to go to a retreat center.

Benny joined Youth with a Mission (YWAM) and completed a Discipleship Training School (DTS) and School of Biblical Studies (SBS) in Bangalore, India. After completing a School of Music in Missions (SOMM) in New Mexico, USA and a School of Events Management (SEM) in Townsville, Australia, Benny received an Associate of Arts degree through YWAM's University of the Nations.

Benny says, 'If I could be made useful, anyone in this world can. If my dreams can come true, yours can too. My sin and shame has been exchanged for righteousness and new life by the Almighty GOD "JESUS CHRIST" to set me free.'

Achievements

Benny currently lives in Bangalore, India. He is a member of the First Assembly of God Church.

Discography

References

  1. "Benny Prasad's World Record".
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 Samuel, Dibin (10 January 2011). "Benny Prasad sets world record globetrotting for Christ". Christian Today India. Retrieved 10 November 2013.
  3. "Fastest Time to visit 245 countries: Benny Prasad set world record". World Record Academy. 4 January 2011. Retrieved 10 November 2013.

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