Oscar and Grammy-winning composer AR Rahman has received a Grammy nomination for his Tamil classical fusion album "Thennindiya Paravaigal" (Birds of South India) in the Best World Music Album category.
The album, released in October 2024, blends Carnatic classical music with contemporary electronic arrangements, featuring collaborations with MS Subbulakshmi's granddaughter and young vocalist Bombay Jayashri Ramnath.
Rahman dedicated the nomination to "the rivers, temples, and people of Tamil Nadu" in a social media post, which was widely shared.
This is Rahman's 4th Grammy nomination, following wins for Slumdog Millionaire in 2010. The Grammy ceremony is scheduled for February 2026 in Los Angeles.