| 1. Lydian Nadhaswaram exhibited musical talent at age four, performing a full drum set with his father. |
| 2. He underwent a four-year training program at KM Music Conservatory, established by the A.R. Rahman Foundation in 2008. |
| 3. Achieved victory on 'The World's Best' talent show in 2019, securing a prize of $1 million. |
| 4. Lydian is homeschooled and dedicates 5-6 hours daily to practicing the piano. |
| 5. He possesses the impressive ability to play the piano blindfolded and at incredible speeds. |
| 6. Lydian has showcased his musical prowess at various esteemed events. |
| 7. His name combines "Lydian," the Western version of Kalyani, and "Nadhaswaram," a musical instrument. |
| 8. Started playing Chopin and Mozart by ear at the age of eight. |
| 9. Currently the only student of music maestro Ilaiyaraaja. |
| 10. Plays 18 musical and percussion instruments. |
| 11. Passed Grade 5 piano exam from Trinity College London in 2015, skipping Grades 1-4. |
