Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s mention of blind German singer Cassandra Mae Spittmann in his monthly radio program “Mann Ki Baat” has changed her life forever after he “praised her dedication to spreading Indian culture through her music.”
PM Modi on Tuesday took to X, stating, “The world’s curiosity about Indian culture continues to grow, and people like CassMae have played a remarkable role in bridging this cultural exchange. Through dedicated efforts, she, along with several others, has helped showcase the richness, depth, and diversity of India’s heritage.”
His remarks followed a video post by Mann Ki Baat Updates on X, which read, “Here’s how the life of a girl from Germany transformed forever, after PM @narendramodi mentioned her in his #MannKiBaat programme!”
In the video, CassMae can be seen expressing gratitude, stating that PM Modi’s mention of her name in Mann Ki Baat was life-changing.
“When I heard that Narendra Modi ji was mentioning me in his Mann Ki Baat, it definitely meant the world to me. I just couldn’t believe it. I was speechless for minutes. It changed my life a lot,” she said.
“Last year, I actually got a call from the Prime Minister’s Office telling me that he wanted to meet me. When we met, he was very kind. He cracked jokes, and it was a very funny interaction. He is such a huge politician, yet he presents himself as a simple human being. I really see that as a role model quality,” she added.
PM Modi praised CassMae in the 105th episode of Mann Ki Baat, sharing two of her songs—a Sanskrit shloka Jagat Jaana Palam dedicated to Lord Vishnu and a Kannada song.
Playing her renditions, PM Modi lauded her talent, stating : “Such a melodious voice… Every word reflects deep emotions. We can feel her attachment to God. You would be surprised to know that this voice belongs to a daughter from Germany.”
“What a sweet voice… Within each note and each word, you can feel the emotions. We can feel her love for God,” he added.
Performing under the stage names CassMae and Cassidy, Cassandra Mae Spittmann gained widespread recognition for her soulful renditions of Tamil devotional songs.
Her talent spans multiple Indian languages, including Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil, Urdu, Assamese, and Bengali, earning her immense admiration. She has shared numerous songs in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Assamese, Bengali, Marathi, and Urdu, with her pronunciation in Sanskrit, Tamil, Hindi, Urdu, Marathi, Malayalam, and Kannada receiving high praise.
“I’m very grateful to him for mentioning me. I never imagined that he would like my song so much or recognise my love for India. It still feels unreal,” CassMae further said.
“I really love music and spirituality, so I love you, India,” she added.
