AR Rahman, Obama Hail Bob Dylan’s Nobel as “Proud Moment” in Music

Bob Dylan also became the first person in history to win a Grammy, an Oscar and a Nobel Prize.

Bob Dylan became the first songwriter to win a Nobel Prize in Literature drawing praise on social media.

The Indian music fraternity including composer AR Rahman, Vishal Dadlani hailed the announcement of Bob Dylan’s Nobel Prize win and called it a "proud moment" for all musicians.

Noted lyricist Javed Akhtar welcomed the decision and termed it as a "marvelous and amazing decision" and added that it proves that music can also be a part of literature.

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Can't even express my joy! #BobDylan won the Nobel Prize for Literature! This is AWESOME! His songs shaped the meaning of freedom for me!

— VISHAL DADLANI (@VishalDadlani) October 13, 2016

Here's to celebrating lyrics and lyricists 😀😀😀 #NobleforDylan 😀

— Shilpa Rao (@shilparao11) October 13, 2016

Bob Dylan.Nobel Prize!We fought over him when we were young.I never understood his rebellious lyrics.She loved it.She no more.Must be happy! pic.twitter.com/xLiHbe1Kq3

— Rishi Kapoor (@chintskap) October 13, 2016

Also Read: ‘Tambourine Man’ Bob Dylan Wins Nobel Prize for Literature

The US President Barack Obama also congratulated Bob Dylan on the Nobel Prize.

Congratulations to one of my favorite poets, Bob Dylan, on a well-deserved Nobel. https://t.co/c9cnANWPCS

— President Obama (@POTUS) October 13, 2016

Millions of fans worldwide took to various social media platforms to congratulate Dylan.

And why not! Congratulations #BobDylan. The times....they ARE a-changing:) #NobelLiteraturePrize

— Trinka D'Cunha (@suzitrinx) October 13, 2016

At least millions of people across the world can remember who has got the #Nobel for #literature unlike in the past few years! #BobDylan

— Supratim Pal (@supratimp) October 13, 2016

The #Nobel committee deserves a Nobel for their thoughtfulness, intelligence and a melodious decision. #BobDylan conquers with his words.

— Tamal Saha (@Tamal0401) October 13, 2016

Great choice of the #NobelPrize team for choosing #BobDylan and his so many peace inspiring lyrics.

— Annabell (@AnnabellCuW) October 13, 2016

Heart sank seeing #BobDylan trending on Twitter just now. Thank goodness it was all positive. 😀😀 #phew #NobelPrizeLiterature

— Tracy Richardson (@Tracy_Rich1) October 13, 2016

2016 tries to redeem itself with one bit of nice news. #BobDylan wins #Nobel.

— Satbir Singh (@SatbirLSingh) October 13, 2016

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While there were many who celebrated the singer’s Nobel Prize win, some seemed to be unhappy about it.

If #BobDylan can win the #NobelPrizeLiterature I am sure #DonaldTrump can become the US President .

— Apurv Gupta (@apurv7) October 13, 2016

In 50 years the Nobel will be give for :
Work work work work work work
He said me haffi
Work work work work work work!#BobDylan

— Varun Agarwal (@varun067) October 13, 2016

Also Read: Look, Nobel Prize for Literature is Knockin’ on Bob Dylan’s Door

Others decided to take a funny stance on it.

Bob Dylan wins Nobel Prize in Literature by throwing Chetan Bhagat's books in a dustbin.

— The Viral Fever (@TheViralFever) October 13, 2016

India idol Judge: Why do you want to participate in Indian Idol?
Participant : I want to win Nobel Prize. #BobDylan pic.twitter.com/qpby21LuQb

— Varun (@iStudiot) October 13, 2016

Heard some Canadian Punjabi called Bob Dhillon won the Nobel 😂#BobDylan

— suicidal (@hangmenow_) October 13, 2016

only good thing that might happen after #nobelprizeliterature is that the new generations will use YouTube and "discover" #BobDylan

— S (@SalmaBaz) October 13, 2016

India right now:
1. Googling Bob Dylan
2. Playing aloud Knockin on heavens door
3. Pritam downloading his discography#BobDylan #Nobel

— Tedi Ungli (@tedi_ungli) October 13, 2016