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Chennai-born Artist Chandrika Tandon Wins Grammy for ‘Triveni’ Album

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Chandrika Tandon, an Indian-American businesswoman and musician originally from Chennai, has made history by winning a Grammy Award at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards. She received this prestigious honor in the category of Best New Age, Ambient or Chant Album for her album ‘Triveni,’ which beautifully blends ancient chants with global music influences.The announcement took place during the ceremony held at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on a Sunday, which corresponded to Monday morning in India.

At 71 years old, Tandon is also the older sister of Indra Nooyi, the former CEO of PepsiCo.

‘Triveni’ is a meditative collection of seven tracks designed to lead listeners on a path of inner healing. The album’s name reflects the symbolic merging of three rivers.

Tandon collaborated with renowned artists, including South African flautist Wouter Kellerman and Japanese cellist Eru Matsumoto, on ‘Triveni.’

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Music producer George Varghese, who contributed to the project, shared his excitement on social media, celebrating the victory alongside Tandon and her team. He posted a heartfelt message congratulating them on their Grammy achievement and included a group photo from the event, expressing his gratitude for being part of their creative journey and the strong bond they share.

This Grammy win marks Tandon’s second nomination; her first was in 2010 for ‘Om Namo Narayana: Soul Call.’ This year, she was nominated alongside distinguished figures in the music industry, including Indian-origin British artist Radhika Vekaria, sitar player Anoushka Shankar, and Grammy-winning producer Ricky Kej.

In her acceptance speech, Tandon expressed her heartfelt appreciation to her fellow musicians and collaborators, recognizing their artistry and support.

The 67th Annual Grammy Awards, hosted by Trevor Noah, were live-streamed from Los Angeles, with most awards presented during the premiere ceremony. Indian viewers could watch the event exclusively on Disney Plus Hotstar.

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Deepika Padukone hit director Rohit Shetty in Set Goes Viral

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Film: Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone is once again in the news after an old video from the sets of the movie Chennai Express went viral on social media.

During the shooting of the film, Deepika was seen hitting director Rohit Shetty on the head with a bottle. The scene surprised people on the set as the bottle broke and fake blood was seen flowing from Rohit Shetty’s head.

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However, the incident was only a fun moment and not a real fight. The bottle used in the video was a special “sugar bottle” used in movies and stunt scenes to prevent injuries.

The film, starring Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone, was released in 2013 and became a blockbuster hit. Meanwhile, Deepika continues to work on several major film projects.

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Actress Meera Vasudevan Regrets ‘Wasting 17 Years’

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Film: Malayalam actress Meera Vasudevan has spoken openly about her three failed marriages and the emotional pain she faced in her personal life. The 44-year-old actress said she feels she lost 17 valuable years in relationships that did not bring her respect or happiness.

During a conversation with Dhanya Varma, Meera said she could have focused more on her career, fitness, and personal growth instead of spending years trying to save unsuccessful relationships.

She said she also missed spending precious time with her parents and sister because of her personal struggles. According to Meera, the people she was with never truly respected or valued her.

Earlier this year, Meera had also spoken about her failed marriages in another interview. She admitted that she had made mistakes in life but said she has nothing to hide.

The actress added that she is now focusing on her career and happiness. She said she is currently in a peaceful and beautiful phase of life.

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Meera first married Vishal Agarwal in 2005, and the couple separated in 2010. She later married Malayalam actor John Kokken in 2012. The couple has a son together, but they separated in 2016.

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In 2024, Meera married cinematographer Vipin Puthiyankam. However, the marriage ended in 2025.

Meera Vasudevan became popular after her powerful role in the Malayalam film Thanmathra alongside Mohanlal.

She has also acted in several Malayalam films such as Oruvan, Ekantham, Kuttymama, Thakkol, and Payakappal.

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Sharib Hashmi opens up about Wife Nasreen’s Cancer Relapse

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Film : Actor Sharib Hashmi has shared an emotional update about his wife Nasreen Hashmi and her long battle with oral cancer.

Nasreen has been fighting the disease since 2018. She is a five-time oral cancer survivor. Sadly, the cancer has now relapsed for the sixth time.

Speaking in an interview, Sharib said the cancer is very aggressive. He added that the treatment is currently going on. Despite the difficult situation, he praised Nasreen for staying strong and positive.

Sharib said her courage gives strength to the entire family. He also said that she continues to fight bravely through every challenge.

Nasreen also spoke about the support she received from her husband during her treatment. She said Sharib never left her side during hospital visits and surgeries.

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According to Nasreen, the actor stayed with her in the hospital even during his busy shooting schedules. She said his presence gave her comfort and emotional support.

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Sharib and Nasreen got married on December 27, 2003. The couple has two children, a son and a daughter.

Sharib Hashmi became popular for his role in the hit web series The Family Man. He was recently seen in Tarla and Zara Hatke Zara Bachke.

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