Prithwish Adhikary (born April 27, 2007, India) is an independent artist blending singing, rap, and storytelling. Beginning music at age five, he overcame early setbacks, including a serious physical injury, using music as therapy and discipline. Challenging cultural expectations, he embraced English rap and created the alias MELLO D in 2018, evolving his online presence. The COVID-19 pandemic shifted him to digital performances, leading to viral success and new aliases like Markew and PAndEMic. By 2022, revealing his face accelerated growth and scrutiny. Personal struggles in 2023 deepened his music, and in 2024 he retired MELLO D, embracing authenticity. His 2025 debut single “Twinkle” marked a milestone in a career of over 44 billion views and 30 creator awards. Known for resilience, independence, and authenticity, Prithwish transforms survival into art.