Ankita Nandy (born February 14, 2002 in Guwahati, Assam) is one half of the viral musical duo The Nandy Sisters, alongside her elder sister, Antara. Trained in both Hindustani and Western classical music and currently pursuing an engineering degree in Pune, Ankita first won hearts during India’s 2020 lockdown by performing multilingual songs from her balcony—her voice quickly rowing from local balconies to millions of streaming fans. The sisters’ online “Balcony Concerts” became social media sensations, covering everything from Bengali folk to Odia classics like “Rangabati” and “Dalkhai Re,” earning praise for fluency and authenticity reddit.com+13hellofitnessmagazine.com+13telegraphindia.com+13. By early 2025, they had delivered over 173 virtual concerts and released hit originals—such as festive and folk-inspired singles—that bridged tradition with modern pop sensibilities mirchi.in+4mediabrief.com+4radioandmusic.com+4. Mentored implicitly by singing icons like A. R. Rahman, Sonu Nigam and Shankar Mahadevan, Ankita has found her own voice in playback singing, virtual concerts, and creative pop fusion. Reddit fans note her calm, genuine persona and airtight harmonies, often highlighted as quietly talented and humble