Sunny M.R., a versatile artist, music composer, producer, and sound engineer, has been a prominent figure in the music industry for nearly 20 years. Born in Patna, he gained his first major success with the 2013 film Swamy Ra Ra. Known for his work on films like Om Shanti Om, Queen, and Dangal, Sunny has collaborated with top artists. Sunny is also recognized for his contributions to major music events and has won multiple awards, including the Mirchi Music Awards and Global Indian Music Awards. Folk Alliance International is an arts nonprofit founded in 1989 to connect folk music leaders aiming to sustain the community and genre worldwide.It is their aim to preserve the folk genre bringing together 3,000 members of the folk community and features showcases, educational panela, workshops and more.