11 Grammy award winning Indian singers

When it comes to music, India has always been a land of diverse and rich musical traditions. Over the years, several Indian singers have left their mark on the global music scene and even brought home the prestigious Grammy Award. Here are 11 Grammy Award-winning Indian singers who have received international recognition for their outstanding musical contributions.

Pandit Ravi Shankar, the legendary Sitarist and composer, is known for his collaborations with The Beatles. He received 4 Grammy Awards during his illustrious career. His influence on Hindustani music, both in India and abroad, cannot be overstated. Ravi Shankar was nominated 10 times for Grammy Awards and won 4, including Album of the Year for "The Concert for Bangladesh" in 1973.

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Zubin Mehta, a world-renowned orchestral conductor born in Mumbai, has 5 Grammy Awards to his name. His first Grammy came in 1981 for "Isaac Stern 60th Anniversary Celebration," where he won in two categories, including Best Classical Performance. Mehta's contributions to classical music have made him a celebrated figure in the international music community.
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Neela Vaswani made history by winning a Grammy for her audiobook narration of "I Am Malala," the autobiography of Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai. In 2015, she won the Grammy for Best Children's Album, becoming the only Indian to have received this honor.
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Tanvi Shah became the first Indian woman to win a Grammy Award. She won her Grammy for her performance in the song "Jai Ho" from the movie "Slumdog Millionaire." Tanvi Shah's contribution to this song, which included singing in multiple languages, helped her secure her place in Grammy history.
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Ricky Kej, a talented music composer from Bengaluru, won his second Grammy in 2022. His album "Divine Tides" was recognised as the Best New Age Album. He first received a Grammy in 2015 for his album "Winds of Samsara." Ricky Kej's unique musical compositions continue to make India proud on the global stage.
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Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt, a disciple of Pandit Ravi Shankar, brought the mesmerising tunes of the Mohan Veena to the international stage. His album "A Meeting by the River" won the Grammy for Best World Music Album in 1993, which showcased his mastery of the instrument and his contribution to Indian classical music.
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Thetakudi Harihara Vinayakram, fondly known as Vikku, is known for his mastery of the ghatam. He became the first Carnatic musician to win a Grammy with his performance in "Planet Drum" in 1991. Vinayakram's international debut and collaboration with artists like Zakir Hussain have solidified his place among unforgettable Grammy winners from India.
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H. Sridhar was a sound engineer extraordinaire who played a pivotal role in creating the soundtrack for "Slumdog Millionaire," which won several Grammy Awards in 2008. The Grammy for Best Compilation Soundtrack Album was one of the honours shared between Sridhar and his team. Despite his sudden demise, H. Sridhar's dedication to music left a lasting impact on the industry.

A. R. Rahman, often referred to as the magician of Indian music, has won two Grammy Awards. His work on the soundtrack of "Slumdog Millionaire" earned him Grammys in 2008 in two categories. Rahman's compositions continue to be celebrated worldwide.
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Zakir Hussain, a tabla maestro, has received multiple Grammy nominations and won for his work on the "Global Drum Project" in the category of Best Contemporary World Music Album in 2009. His virtuosity on the tabla has made him a prominent figure among Indian musicians who have won a Grammy.
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The most recent Indian singer to join the list of Grammy winners is Falguni Shah. She won her first Grammy in 2022 for the album "A Colourful World" in the Best Children's Album category. Her journey and collaboration with A. R. Rahman has made her an inspiration to aspiring artists around the world.
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