Prime Minister Narendra Modi has personally congratulated musician Chandrika Tandon for her remarkable achievement in winning a Grammy Award for her album Triveni. In his message, the Prime Minister praised Tandon’s dedication to Indian culture and recognized her multifaceted success as an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and now, a Grammy-winning artist.
Chandrika Tandon, the sister of former PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi, is no stranger to success. A trailblazer in both business and music, Tandon made history as the first Indian-American woman to be elected partner at McKinsey & Company. Her Grammy win in the Best New Age, Ambient, or Chant Album category highlights her passion and skill in the music world, where she has long been a respected figure.
Beyond her musical accomplishments, Tandon is also known for her philanthropy. In 2015, she and her husband, Ranjan Tandon, made a transformative $100 million donation to NYU Polytechnic School of Engineering, now known as the NYU Tandon School of Engineering, marking one of the largest gifts by an Indian-American couple in the U.S.
Chandrika Tandon’s inspiring journey from corporate success to celebrated musical artistry reflects her commitment to excellence in every field she touches, setting an example of versatility and determination for others to follow.
