AR Rahman celebrates 'Raining Grammys' with Shankar Mahadevan, Zakir Hussain, and Selva Ganesh in a joyful selfie: see inside

The 66th Annual Grammy Awards witnessed a moment of pride for India as the musical collaboration ‘Shakti,’ featuring Shankar Mahadevan, Zakir Hussain, V. Selvaganesh, John McLaughlin, and Ganesh Rajagopalan, secured the Grammy Award for Best Global Music Album with their work, "The Moment." AR Rahman, a former Grammy winner, took to social media to share a celebratory selfie with Shankar Mahadevan, Zakir Hussain, and V. Selvaganesh, acknowledging the remarkable achievement.
In his tweet, Rahman expressed, "It’s raining #GRAMMYs for India. Congrats Grammy winners Ustad @ZakirHtabla (3 Grammys), @Shankar_Live (1st Grammy), and #SelvaGanesh (1st Grammy)." The collaborative effort of these talented musicians received global recognition, adding another feather to their illustrious careers.
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A viral video captured Shankar Mahadevan's heartfelt acceptance speech at the awards show, where he expressed gratitude to India for the win. Addressing the absence of John McLaughlin, Shankar extended thanks to his fellow musicians, God, family, friends, and the nation. The passionate dedication of the award to his wife resonated with the audience, resulting in an enthusiastic response.
Grammy-winning Indian composer Ricky Kej joined the chorus of congratulations, sharing the band's acceptance speech video on his official platform. Kej highlighted the brilliance of the four Indian musicians—Shankar Mahadevan, Selvaganesh Vinayakram, Ganesh Rajagopalan, and Ustad Zakir Hussain, winning Grammys through the "Shakti" album. Kej celebrated the success, emphasizing India's shining presence in every direction.
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Additionally, Rakesh Chaurasia from India secured two Grammy Awards for Global Music Performance and Contemporary Instrumental Album, further contributing to India's triumph on the global music stage.


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