India was happy with Shankar Mahadevan and the Shakti members on the 66th Annual Grammy Awards. John McLaughlin, Zakir Hussain, Shankar Mahadevan, V. Selvaganesh, and Ganesh Rajagopalan collaborated on the mission Shakti.

Shankar Mahadevan is one in all India’s most well-known and affluent composers and vocalists. His and Zakir Hussain’s band ‘Shakti,’ took up the Greatest International Music Album Grammy in 2024. The famend musician accepted the honour on the Grammy Awards with the help of his teammates. For the unversed, Shakti is an revolutionary fusion band with a mix of jazz and Indian classical music. The band was began by John McLaughlin, a jazz guitarist with the assistance of conventional Indian musicians in 1973. Indian violinist L Shankar, Shakti included percussionist Vikku Vinayakram and tabla grasp Zakir Hussain, amongst others led the band.  Shankar lately revealed how he felt when the coveted award was introduced and his identify was talked about.

Talking to the Press Belief of India (PTI), musician Shankar Mahadevan stated, “These kinda emotions can’t be described in phrases as a result of it’s a matter of honour and privilege. You’re fully blacked out when the identify is introduced. You must stroll that entire passage and go as much as the stage.”

Mahadevan added that he’s ‘very joyful and blessed to be a small a part of this recognition.’ He concluded, “That’s a terrific feeling. I’d wish to thank god for giving me this chance.”

As individuals from all walks of life praised the members of the Shakti band, Prime Minister Narendra Modi additionally heaped praises on them. PM took to X (previously Twitter) and wrote, “Congratulations@ZakirHtabla, @Rakeshflute, @Shankar_Live, @kanjeeraselva, and @violinganesh in your phenomenal success on the #GRAMMYs! Your distinctive expertise and dedication to music have received hearts worldwide. India is proud! These achievements are a testomony to the hardwork you retain placing in. It can additionally encourage the brand new era of artists to dream massive and excel in music.”

The music maestro immediately replied, “Thanks a lot sir!! Your vitality and onerous work is our inspiration to create and carry out music from our nation and make India proud everywhere in the world !! Love you sir. Bharat Mata ki Jai !”

PM Modi Congratulates Shankar Mahadevan:

Thanks a lot sir!! Your vitality and onerous work is our inspiration to create and carry out music from our nation and make India proud everywhere in the world !! Love you sir . Bharat Mata ki Jai ! https://t.co/08BqNb8O9u

— Shankar Mahadevan (@Shankar_Live) February 5, 2024

The singer’s official biography, The Musical Maverick, was launched on February fifth, the identical day as his Grammy victory. On the Grammy Awards, Shakti received the highest prize, surpassing performers together with Davido, Susana Baca, Bokante, and Burna Boy. It’s fascinating to notice that all through the album’s growth, which was launched in 2023, the band members recorded their elements from their varied hometowns.