Chandigarh, February 3
At the intersection of business acumen and artistic brilliance, Chandrika Tandon has
carved a unique path. The Indian-American entrepreneur, philanthropist, and
musician added another feather to her cap by winning a Grammy Award for
Triveni, an album that seamlessly blends ancient chants with world music. At
the 67th Grammy Awards, Tandon, 71, secured the prestigious honor in the Best
New Age, Ambient, or Chant Album category. Born in 1954 in Chennai, Tandon grew up in a conservative Tamil Brahmin household, where
excellence was encouraged. She is the elder sister of Indra Nooyi, the former
CEO of PepsiCo, and, like her sibling, has left an indelible mark in her
field—first as a global business leader and now as an acclaimed musician.
Winning a Grammy was more than just an award for Tandon; it was a deeply
personal moment. Taking to X, formerly Twitter, she shared her emotions:
“Honored to receive a GRAMMY for our collaborative album Triveni. Music is
love, music ignites the light within all of us, and, even in our darkest days,
music spreads joy and laughter.” She also extended gratitude to fellow
nominees and supporters, adding, “May all our lives be enveloped in Love,
Light, and Laughter.”Her achievement resonated beyond the music world. Prime Minister Narendra Modi
congratulated her, saying, “We take great pride in her accomplishments as
an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and, of course, musician! It is commendable
how she has remained passionate about Indian culture and has been working to
popularize it. She is an inspiration to many.”Tandon’s journey—from a Chennai upbringing to Grammy-winning artist—reflects her ability
to bridge the old with the new, bringing the essence of Indian culture to a
global stage.
