Sizzling Samachar of the Day

India shines as Shankar Mahadevan, Ganesh Rajagopalan, and Zakir Hussain win big

Episode Summary

India made a mark at the 2024 Grammy Awards held in Los Angeles, with musicians Shankar Mahadevan, Ganesh Rajagopalan, and Zakir Hussain winning big at the prestigious event. In a photo shared by the official Grammys account on Twitter, now known as X, Shankar Mahadevan and Ganesh Rajagopalan were seen accepting their award for "This Moment" Shakti, which won the Best Global Music Album category. Another significant win for India came when Zakir Hussain secured the Best Global Music Performance for his contribution to 'Pashto' alongside Bela Fleck and Edgar Meyer, featuring Rakesh Chaurasia. Zakir won three Grammys in one night, while Chaurasia secured two awards. The success of these Indian musicians at the Grammys highlights the global recognition and appreciation for the country's rich musical talent.