New Delhi: Two-times Grammy winner Ricky Kej met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday and got lauded for his exceptional feat and endeavours in creating music. The Bengaluru-based artiste dedicated his Grammy Award to #AzadiKaAmritMahotsav and India@75.
However, it was the aura & youthfulness of PM Modi that left an indelible mark on the musician. Enamoured by Prime Minister’s youth appeal & evergreen outlook, the music composer threw a 7 year challenge on Twitter and sought people’s opinion and participation.
Taking to Twitter, he wrote that in 7 years (the gap between his 2 Grammys) he has aged a lot but PM Modi looks Exactly the same.
“What’s the secret behind this, sir,” he asked.
7 year challenge!!
Pic 1: 2015 when I won my 1st Grammy
Pic 2: 2022 when I won 2nd Grammy
Hon’ble PM @narendramodi ji looks EXACTLY the same.. but I have aged a lot 🙂 hahahaha.
What is your secret sir?? @PMOIndia pic.twitter.com/X8Aw479rDX— Ricky Kej (@rickykej) April 15, 2022
Ricky Kej picked his first Grammy award when he was 33. And, won it again on April 4 this year for his composition – Divine Tides. He composed this Album in collaboration with American musician Steward Copeland. After winning the second Grammy, he admitted that represented India at such a prestigious event was highly fulfilling experience for him and the feeling of winning trophy was yet to sink in.
“It’s feel surreal. I felt it was never possible, with me being in India, living in India and making niche music in the country. I never thought about this but God has been kind,” he told scribes.
Netizens react with witty replies
The 7 year challenge about PM Modi, as expected, is receiving huge response from netizens. Even at 71, PM Modi remains an inspiration for younger generation of the country as his energy levels are unmatched & undisputed.
PM look more young , Smart and energetic & yes Nation wants to the secret PM @narendramodi ji ?
& Many congratulations @rickykej
— Prajwal Busta (@PrajwalBusta) April 15, 2022
Yoga perhaps is the answer? pic.twitter.com/i1oxj26eGH
— Bibhudatta Swain ?? (@BibhudattaSwain) April 15, 2022
About Rickey Kej
At first instance, Ricky was perceived as Indian American but that’s not correct. He was born in North Carolina of America but moved to Bengaluru when he was 8. At Bengaluru’s Bishop Cotton Boys school, he was fascinated with friends playing guitar. It was here that the seeds of his fascinating music career were sown. Though he studied dentistry but simultaneously took lessons in Western classical & Indian classical music.
