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Sarod maestro Amjad Ali Khan, sons receive Grammy awards
The album marked a milestone for the 14th Dalai Lama, who received his first Grammy Award at the age of 90.
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Staff Reporter - Mon, 08, Jun 2026
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Amjad Ali Khan and sons Amaan Ali Bangash and Ayaan Ali Bangash present the award to the 14th Dalai Lama / Hemaksh Rao/ Robach Music
India’s celebrated classical musician and sarod maestro, Amjad Ali Khan, and his sons, Amaan Ali Bangash and Ayaan Ali Bangash, on June 3 presented their engraved Grammy award to the Dalai Lama in Dharamsala.
Their engraved Grammy trophies last week after winning at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards earlier this year.
The trio won the award earlier this year for Meditations: Reflections of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, which was nominated in the Best Audio Book, Narration, and Storytelling Recording category.
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The achievement made them the only Indian recipients of a Grammy Award in 2026.The album also marked a milestone for the 14th Dalai Lama, who received his first Grammy Award at the age of 90.
Commenting on it, Khan said, “As a family, we feel deeply humbled to have collaborated with His Holiness The Dalai Lama on the special album Meditation: Reflections of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, which was honoured with a Grammy Award. He has been a guiding light for us for many years. His message of peace, compassion, and hope continues to inspire not only our music but also our lives."
Amjad Ali Khan and his sons Amaan Ali Bangash and Ayaan Ali Bangash with the trophy / Hemaksh Rao/ Robach Music“To hear his reflections interwoven with music has been a deeply moving experience — one that reminds us of the power of art to uplift the human spirit, and we hope these meditations bring you comfort and happiness. We are grateful to every artist who lent their voice, spirit, and creativity to this work,” brothers Amaan and Ayaan said after receiving their engraved trophies.
Produced by Kabir Sehgal, the album also features contributions from international artists including Maggie Rogers, Rufus Wainwright, Andra Day, Tony Succar, Ted Nash and Debi Nova, blending classical Indian music with diverse global traditions.
Grammy winners typically receive personalized trophies several weeks after the awards ceremony. While artists hold a generic trophy during the televised event, the final engraved awards are hand-crafted and shipped afterward.
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