Bengaluru Musician Benny Prasad Sets Record Visiting Over 245 Countries Worldwide
Bengaluru-born musician Benny Prasad overcame severe health challenges and depression to become the fastest person to visit every sovereign and dependent country worldwide. Between 2003 and 2010, he traveled to 245 countries and territories, later extending his visits to 257, using 16 Indian passports due to visa requirements. His journey, recognized by the World Records Academy, involved extensive planning and highlighted the difficulties of traveling on an Indian passport, while music helped him connect across cultures.