Maya Neelakantan, a 10-year-old guitar virtuoso from India, recently took center stage on "America's Got Talent," mesmerising viewers with her extraordinary rock music skills.
Among thousands who praised the Indian star for her unique skills was Anand Mahindra, Chairman of the Mahindra Group, who took to X to express his admiration for a young musical sensation.
Maya Neelakantan is only 10 years old.
We have to get her back here to do her stuff at the @mahindrablues!," Anand Mahindra wrote.
@jaytweetshah @vgjairam pic.twitter.com/sRNHPBondg — anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) June 29, 2024"Maya makes us so proud to play rock music and wear an Indian outfit.
Maya Neelakantan, a 10-year-old guitar virtuoso from India, recently took center stage on "America's Got Talent," mesmerising viewers with her extraordinary rock music skills.
Journeying all the way from India for her audition, Maya astounded the judges with a powerful rendition of Papa Roach's "Last Resort". Her confident guitar playing and impeccable performance left an indelible mark.
As her family supported her from backstage, Maya's remarkable talent and stage charisma won over judges Simon Cowell, Sofia Vergara, Heidi Klum, and Howie Mandel, who all stood to applaud her after her stellar performance.
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The audience also joined in, giving her a well-deserved standing ovation.
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Maya's impressive musical journey and her ability to master complex pieces across different genres have earned her the reputation of a rising rock star in India.
Her audition video has taken social media by storm, garnering millions of views and sparking widespread discussion. Viewers have flooded the comments with their admiration and amazement.
Among thousands who praised the Indian star for her unique skills was Anand Mahindra, Chairman of the Mahindra Group, who took to X to express his admiration for a young musical sensation.
The industrialist even invited Neelankantan to play at the Mahindra Blues Festival, an annual music event held in Mumbai, celebrating blues music.
"Oh My God. Maya Neelakantan is only 10 years old. 10! Yes, Simon, she’s a Rock Goddess. From the land of Goddesses. We have to get her back here to do her stuff at the @mahindrablues!," Anand Mahindra wrote.
Oh My God
Maya Neelakantan is only 10 years old. 10!
Yes, Simon, she’s a Rock Goddess.
From the land of Goddesses.
We have to get her back here to do her stuff at the @mahindrablues !@jaytweetshah @vgjairam pic.twitter.com/sRNHPBondg — anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) June 29, 2024
"Maya makes us so proud to play rock music and wear an Indian outfit. You are unique and truly blessed. Your talent knows no bounds at such a young age. Prodigy indeed," another X user wrote.
"It was amazing how she was able to create sitar sounds with the guitar. I love that she is proudly wearing her cultural attire," a third user commented.
