Business mogul Anand Mahindra recently praised the stunning performance of nine-year-old Indian-origin singer Pranysqa Mishra on America’s Got Talent (AGT). Known for recognizing talent and sharing his thoughts on social media, Mahindra expressed his admiration for Mishra’s musical prowess and stage presence.
In a heartfelt post on his official X account, Mahindra highlighted the achievements of young Indian talents on global platforms. He praised Mishra for her rendition of Tina Turner’s ‘River Deep, Mountain High,’ which captivated both the audience and judges.
“What on earth is going on?? For the second time within the past two weeks, a young–VERY young–woman of Indian origin has rocked the stage at @AGT with raw talent that is simply astonishing,” he wrote. “With skills acquired in indigenous American genres of music. Rock & Gospel. Pranysqa Mishra is just NINE years old. Damn, I had tears too when they called her grandmother. Yes, America’s got talent indeed. And a lot of it is coming from India…”
Mahindra was moved to tears when Mishra mentioned her grandmother’s dreams of seeing her perform on a grand stage. Mishra, in a radiant purple dress, charmed the audience with her introduction and choice of favorite artists–Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, and Tina Turner.
The video of Mishra’s AGT appearance, shared with Mahindra’s post, quickly gained traction online, receiving over 7,000 likes and numerous comments praising her talent and confidence. Commenters flooded Mahindra’s post with accolades, emphasizing her captivating voice and the depth of her performance.
“Simply marvellous voice she had, and the level of confidence was literally mesmerizing. This confidence shows the true nature of a free spirit,” one commenter noted. Another reflected on the impact of her rendition, “India is full of talent we just found some ways to show them to others.”
