Indian artists made a powerful global statement at the Grammys as two of India’s finest secured major accolades. Shankar Mahadevan, alongside the legendary fusion band Shakti, clinched the Best Global Music Album for This Moment. This marked the band’s first studio release in 46 years and Mahadevan’s first Grammy win. 

Meanwhile, sitar virtuoso Anoushka Shankar earned two Grammy nominations—one for Chapter II: How Dark It Is Before Dawn (Best New Age/Ambient Chant) and another for her collaboration on A Rock Somewhere (Best Global Music Performance). With this, her nomination tally surged past ten. 

The twin successes underscore a pivotal moment for Indian music on the world stage—blending rich heritage with contemporary innovation. While Shakti’s win celebrates a return to form for a legendary band, Anoushka’s nominations highlight her evolving voice across classical, ambient and global genres. Together they demonstrate how Indian artists are reshaping the global soundscape, earning both recognition and reverence.