Prime Minister Narendra Modi has retweeted a post by Maestro Vidushi Kala Ramnath , applauding her efforts to preserve and increase popularity of Indian Classical Music through her website www.indianclassicalmusic.com which aims to promote and teach the rich and nuanced art and technicalities of Indian Classical music through videos.

The post, which was shared by Vidushi Kala Ramnath on highlighted the positive impact of classical music and thanked the Prime Minister for his support.

Kala Ramnath  has been lauded for her efforts , passion and dedication to preserve India's Rich Music tradition bringing her cause to the forefront and thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his support. This gesture has been seen as a sign of recognition for the hard work and dedication

The retweet is also being seen as a sign of encouragement for others to continue their efforts in bringing attention to the youngsters who strive to fulfil their career in Classical music.

Maestro Kala Ramnath with her ‘Singing Violin’ stands among the world’s finest, most inspirational instrumentalists. Her playing has been featured on the Grammy-nominated Miles from India project, compositions of hers have appeared on the Grammy-winning album In 27 Pieces and the Kronos Quartet’s 50 For The Future. The UK-based Songlines magazine hailed Kala Ramnath as one of the 50 world’s best instrumentalists and selected album Kala as one of its 50 best recordings. She was the first Indian violinist ever to be featured in the violin Bible, The Strad. She was the subject of a solo essay in the third edition to The Encyclopedia- Rough Guide to World Music. Her contributions feature in Hollywood soundtracks like the Oscar-nominated Blood Diamond and many more.

And, most significantly in an Indian context, in May 2017 she was awarded the most illustrious Sangeet Natak Academy Puraskar for her contributions to the violin in Hindustani Classical Music.

Born into a dynasty of prodigious musical talent, one which has given Indian music such violin legends as her paternal uncle Prof. T.N. Krishnan and paternal aunt Dr. N. Rajam, Kala’s violinist vision began manifesting early. Recognizing her innate talent, her astute grandfather, Vidwan A. Narayan Iyer took her under his tutelage. Thus began her most auspicious journey on the road to astounding renown and international acclaim.