10-year-old Indian girl wows judges on 'America's Got Talent', earns praise from Anand Mahindra as well. Watch

Maya Neelakantan performed 'Last Resort' by Papa Roach and earned a standing ovation from all the judges.

Anand Mahindra, Chairman of the Mahindra Group, took to X to express his admiration for a young musical sensation. In his tweet, he 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!"

Maya Neelakantan, a 10-year-old guitar prodigy from India, has taken the world by storm with her stunning performance on the latest episode of "America's Got Talent." This young rock sensation captivated both the judges and the audience with her exceptional talent and passion for rock music, proving that age is just a number when it comes to true musical prowess.

The industrialist even invited Neelankantan to play at the Mahindra Blues Festival, an annual music event held in Mumbai, celebrating blues music. Organised by the Mahindra Group, the festival features performances by renowned international and Indian blues musicians, making it one of Asia's largest and most prestigious blues events.

Dressed in a traditional Ghagra and with a shining bindi on her forehead, Neelakantan looked like anything but a typical rock musician, bringing an Indian twist to the stage. Her rendition of Papa Roach's "Last Resort" was nothing short of spectacular, as she confidently strummed her guitar and delivered a flawless performance. The energy and precision with which she played left everyone in awe.

Oh My God

Maya Neelakantan is only 10 years old. 10!

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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

Backstage, the girl's family watched proudly as she performed, their cheers adding to the electrifying atmosphere. Judges Simon Cowell, Sofia Vergara, Heidi Klum, and Howie Mandel were visibly impressed. Neelakantan's skills and stage presence earned her a standing ovation from both the judges and the audience, a testament to her extraordinary talent.

Online reactions poured in, with one user commenting, "Indians got talent," while another exclaimed, "Maya Neelakantan absolutely shredding it and she’s only 10!!! I love the Indian classical blend." Another admirer wrote, "The prodigious talent exhibited by this 10-year-old suggests an immense reservoir of potential. My profound admiration for her abilities."