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**Herbert Paul** (IPA: /ˈhɜːbət pɔːl/; born 1966) is an Indian musician, graphic designer and design consultant based in Bengaluru, Karnataka. He has worked professionally in graphic design since 1993, developing expertise in visual design, production workflows, and print media. From 1995 to 2019, he served as Chief Visualiser, Designer, and Production professional at a graphic design company, contributing to visual concept development and project coordination across diverse creative work.

Alongside his design career, Herbert has maintained an active presence in Bengaluru's music scene as a singer and lead guitarist with the band *Little Wing*, known for rock and blues performances influenced by Jimi Hendrix. He has been associated with the Glorious Choir and has performed at various venues across the city. Beyond his professional work, he has contributed extensively to Wesley English Church in Bengaluru, where he led the Sunday School revival in the 2000s, composed music for productions, formed a children's worship band, and co-founded the church magazine *Voice* in 1990, handling its design and production.

## Contents
1. [Early life and Education](#early-life-and-education)
2. [Career](#career)
3. [Music career](#music-career)
   1. [Glorious Choir](#glorious-choir)
   2. [Little Wing](#little-wing)
   3. [Snake bite incident](#snake-bite-incident)
4. [Association with Wesley English Church, Bengaluru](#association-with-wesley-english-church-bengaluru)
5. [Influence and mentorship](#influence-and-mentorship)
6. [Personal life](#personal-life)
7. [References](#references)
8. [Footnotes](#footnotes)
9. [External links](#external-links)

## Early life and Education

Herbert was born in 1966. He completed his schooling at St. Germain High School (St. Germain Academy). He later earned a bachelor's degree, which laid the foundation for his professional work in design and visual communication.

## Career

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Herbert began his career in graphic design in 1993, developing expertise across both creative and production-oriented aspects of the field. He is skilled in industry-standard design software including Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, CorelDRAW, and Illustrator.

From April 1995 to September 2019, he worked full-time as Chief Visualizer, Designer, and Production professional at a graphic design company led by John Abraham. His tenure spanned over twenty-four years, during which he was responsible for visual concept development, design execution, and production coordination across a wide range of projects.

Following this period, he has continued his professional engagement as a design consultant, offering expertise in graphic design and visual planning.

## Music career

Alongside his design work, Herbert has maintained a sustained presence in Bengaluru's music scene as a singer and lead guitarist. 

### Glorious Choir
Herbert became associated with the Glorious Choir, one of Bengaluru's most prominent and long-established gospel choirs. Founded in 1989 by Regi Chandy, the choir has presented over 1,500 concerts and become synonymous with the city's Christmas celebrations. Herbert met his wife Bindu whilst both were members of the choir in 1992. In 2013, during the choir's silver jubilee year, the *Bangalore Mirror* profiled him as a soprano singer and musician, noting that his entire family participated in the anniversary performances, including his sons Aashish and Aakarsh.

### Little Wing
Herbert performs with his band *Little Wing*, which began as a Jimi Hendrix tribute act and has evolved to cover rock and blues repertoire. The band has featured Herbert on guitar and vocals, with longtime collaborator Gerard Roy on bass, alongside various musicians including Val Moraes on keyboard and drummers Raj Sampath and Herbert's son Aashish Paul. Little Wing maintains an active performance schedule at venues across Bengaluru, including regular appearances at 1522 The Pub in Koramangala and other city establishments. In August 2022, Herbert was listed among the performers at International Blues Day celebrations held at RCB Bar & Cafe, where event coverage described him as a guitarist known for his Hendrix-style performances

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  Performance from 10 May 2014 featuring Herbert Paul (vocals and lead guitar), Val Moraes (keyboard), Gerard Roy (bass guitar), and Aashish Paul (drums).
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  Performance from 2015 at 1522 featuring Herbert Paul (guitar and vocals), Val Moraes (keyboard and vocals), Gerard Roy (bass), and Raj Sampath (drums).
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  Performance of "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" on 9 December 2018 at Byg Brewski, Sarjapur.
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Herbert is associated with the St. Germains Old Boys Association (OBA) Band, comprising alumni of his alma mater St. Germain High School. Beyond his performance work, he has also worked as a standup comedian in Bengaluru.

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  Standup comedy performance "Herbert Paul on Sadness" at Let My People Laugh 2.0, Baldwin Boys School, Bengaluru, June 2013.
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### Snake bite incident

In February 2021, Herbert Paul was bitten by a Russell's viper whilst performing at a microbrewery on Hennur Road. The incident occurred during a Tuesday night performance when the snake bit him in the leg before slithering away. He was admitted to the intensive care unit at Baptist Hospital, where doctors monitored him for cardiac fluctuations, a common effect of Russell's viper venom. He subsequently recovered following treatment.

## Association with Wesley English Church, Bengaluru

Herbert Paul has had a long and active association with Wesley English Church, Bengaluru, particularly through its Sunday School and Youth Fellowship activities. His involvement combined music, creative work, teaching support, and organisational leadership across several decades.

During the late 1980s and early 1990s, Herbert became involved with the Church's Sunday School, contributing primarily as a guitarist. After Kenny Elisha left due to professional commitments, Herbert worked alongside [Sunil Abraham](/sunil/) in supporting the Sunday School's worship and creative programmes. Together, they scripted plays and composed original music under the guidance of Mrs. Karat. In 1994, the Sunday School participated in a two-day Inter–Sunday School Competition involving forty Churches and won prizes for both singing and drama, with both entries being original compositions.

Following a period of decline in attendance, concern from the Church leadership led to Herbert being asked to take charge of the Sunday School. Along with his wife, Bindu Paul, and with support from Anne Margaret, he played a central role in reviving the programme, with music serving as a key focus of this renewal.

He later composed music for major productions, including the Christmas musical staged in 2006, scripted by Kenny Elisha. In 2007, at the request of the Presbyter-in-charge, Rev. Mitra, Herbert helped form and train a children's praise and worship band. During this period, the Sunday School also hosted the first Vacation Bible School conducted at Wesley English Church and within the Karnataka Central Diocese.

In parallel, Herbert was actively involved in the Youth Fellowship of Wesley English Church. In 1990, he was part of the team that founded the Church magazine *Voice*, where he handled design, printing, and visual layout, including a regular cartoon feature. His work supported the publication's transition from letterpress to digital production methods.

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  "Herbert Paul on Sunday School", July 2012.
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  Good Friday worship team performance, 10 April 2020.
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## Influence and mentorship

Herbert Paul's influence extended beyond formal roles and was particularly evident in his mentorship of younger members of the Church community. Those who worked closely with him during their formative years have noted his role in shaping both creative and technical skills.

[Sunil Abraham](/sunil/), who participated alongside Herbert in Sunday School and Youth Fellowship activities, has described Herbert as a friend and mentor during this period. According to Sunil, Herbert introduced him to graphic design and desktop publishing through their collaborative work on the Church newsletter, while also modelling a multidisciplinary approach that combined music, teaching, and creative production.

Through this informal mentorship, Herbert played a part in passing on practical skills in visual design, publishing, and music, alongside a collaborative ethic rooted in community-based creative work.

## Personal life

Herbert Paul is married to Bindu Paul, whom he met in 1992 whilst both were members of the Glorious Choir. Bindu is a musician and music teacher. They have two sons, Aashish Paul and Aakarsh Paul. Both sons have continued in music, with Aakarsh performing professionally as a vocalist with the Bangalore-based band Juxtaposed, including a September 2025 concert at NCPA Mumbai. The family resides in Bengaluru, Karnataka.

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  Palm Sunday worship team performance, 5 April 2020.
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## References

1. [Herbert Paul – LinkedIn profile](https://www.linkedin.com/in/herbert-paul-335b4a85/), LinkedIn, accessed 28 January 2026
2. [Musician bitten by snake at pub in Bengaluru](https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2021/Feb/11/musician-bitten-bysnake-at-pub-in-bengaluru-2262425.html), *The New Indian Express*, 11 February 2021, accessed 28 January 2026
3. [A glorious family](https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/bangalore/others/baldwin-girls-school-grounds-silver-jubilee-christmas-concert-god-gave-the-song-radhika-nair-regi-chandy-priya-mendens/articleshow/27542868.cms), *Bangalore Mirror*, 18 December 2013, accessed 28 January 2026
4. [Glorious Choir celebrates its 25th glorious years in Bangalore](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/music/glorious-choir-celebrates-its-25th-glorious-years-in-bangalore/articleshow/27573305.cms), *Bangalore Mirror*, 18 December 2013, accessed 28 January 2026
5. [RCB Weekend Buzz celebrates International Blues Day](https://www.royalchallengers.com/rcb-cricket-news/lifestyle/rcb-weekend-buzz-celebrates-international-blues-day), Royal Challengers Bangalore, 2 August 2022, accessed 28 January 2026
6. [For theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven](https://wesleychurch.in/sunday-school/theirs-kingdom-heaven), Wesley English Church, accessed 28 January 2026
7. [Brief history of the Youth Fellowship](https://www.wesleychurch.in/youth-fellowship/brief-history-last-40-years-and-present), Wesley English Church, accessed 28 January 2026
8. [Experience 'Little Wings' perform live in Bengaluru's Koramangala](https://www.indulgexpress.com/events/bangalore/2024/Mar/19/experience-little-wings-perform-live-in-bengalurus-koramangala), *Indulge Express*, 18 March 2024, accessed 28 January 2026
9. [Little Wings Live](https://www.whatshot.in/bangalore/little-wings-live-e-290153), WhatsHot Bangalore, 19 September 2019, accessed 28 January 2026
10. [Bengaluru: Musician bit by Russel's Viper after his performance at pub](https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/bangalore/bengaluru-musician-bit-by-a-snake-after-his-performance-at-pub-7184301/), *The Indian Express*, 11 February 2021, accessed 28 January 2026
11. [Bangalore-based Juxtaposed turns Mumbai into funkytown](https://www.musicunplugged.in/reviews/concert_reviews_info/67/0), *Music Unplugged*, accessed 28 January 2026

## Footnotes

There is some inconsistency around the band name. [*The Times of India*](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/music/glorious-choir-celebrates-its-25th-glorious-years-in-bangalore/articleshow/27573305.cms) mentions this as "Little Wings", whilst the [RCB coverage](https://www.royalchallengers.com/rcb-cricket-news/lifestyle/rcb-weekend-buzz-celebrates-international-blues-day) uses "Little Wing". This article follows the "Little Wing" spelling used on his YouTube channel and Facebook page.

## External links
- [Herbert Paul](https://www.youtube.com/@herbindu) YouTube channel (includes Herbert's and Little Wing's music videos)
- [Herbert Paul](https://www.linkedin.com/in/herbert-paul-335b4a85/) on LinkedIn

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