Biography
Messett Permey has emerged as a fearless and multifaceted artist-redefining boundaries between performance, activism, and social change. A natural storyteller, Messett's journey through music, dance, modeling, and theater blossomed organically, without formal training, yet with undeniable confidence and flair.
Messett's arrival on the music stage came with their debut track "KELA" (2025), a bold and vibrant statement that introduced listeners to A-Pop (Assamese Pop)-an experimental genre blending indigenous sounds with global pop energy.
Beyond performance, Messett's persona is deeply entrenched in activism. In their college years at a premier institute, they made history as the first gender-fluid student union president-a milestone in India's queer and campus activism landscape. Their artistic journey began in Assam, where they were critically acclaimed for their role as the antagonist, Dushant Lal, in the modern drama "Doi" (2018), showcasing their prowess in theater.
Their captivating runway appearances, hosting of various pageants and shows, and screen acting debut in the mini web-series "Roleplay" in 2021, where they portrayed the character of a spy known as the stalker, have earned them a significant recognition.
Messett's public-facing roles extend across modeling, hosting events, and organizing performances-yet their activism remains central. They've lent their voice and energy to social work and cancer-support initiatives, using art to heal, empower, and amplify marginalized communities.
Emerging from a tribal heritage in Northeast India and embodying a fluid gender identity, their lyricism is layered and magnetic-spicy, contradictory, and irresistibly catchy. Their music isn't just heard-it's felt in the pulse of tradition meeting revolution. Messett Permey is not merely an artist; they are a movement.
