A moment of history and harmony has the world talking and Kamal Haasan is among those celebrating it. The veteran actor and politician took to social media to congratulate the Dalai Lama after the Tibetan spiritual leader won his first Grammy Award at the age of 91. The recognition came in the Best Audio Book, Narration, and Storytelling Recording category for his spoken word album Meditations: The Reflections of His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the 68th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles.
Kamal Haasan shared his admiration on X, writing, “Proud to see one of the world’s thought leaders joining the venerable league of Artistes. Yes. Words can add more meaning to music of this world,” while also congratulating the Grammy Awards and Ustad Amjad Ali Khan.
The actor added that the Dalai Lama “did not need praise,” urging people instead to rejoice, wish for truth to prevail, and share in the joy of the moment.
The Grammy-winning album brings together the Dalai Lama’s reflections with a rich tapestry of classical and contemporary music. Collaborators include Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, Khabir Sehgal, Amaan Ali Bangash, Andra Day, Ayaan Ali Bangash, Debi Nova, Maggie Rogers, Rufus Wainwright, Ted Nash, Tony Succar, and Joe Alterman. The project is celebrated for fusing spoken word, spiritual insight, and melodic expression to convey messages of peace and mindfulness.
At the awards, the album triumphed over other notable nominees, including Kathy Garver for Elvis, Rocky & Me: The Carol Connors Story, Trevor Noah for Into The Uncut Grass, Ketanji Brown Jackson for Lovely One: A Memoir, and Fab Morvan for You Know It’s True: The Real Story Of Milli Vanilli. The collaboration between the Dalai Lama and Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, blending narration and classical music, received particular acclaim for its originality and depth.
Global reactions poured in following the announcement, with artists and public figures celebrating the historic win. The Grammy marks a unique intersection of spiritual wisdom and artistic expression on the world stage, demonstrating how music and words can inspire across boundaries.
Kamal Haasan, meanwhile, continues to stay active in cinema and public life. He is backing a film starring Rajinikanth, directed by Cibi Chakravarti, while managing his ongoing political engagements.
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