Check Ustad Zakir Hussain Awards And Achievements!


Nitisha Sharma
16-12-2024, 11:42 IST
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    Zakir Hussain, the tabla maestro not only inspired young Indians to pursue music but also represented Indian music globally. Let's take a look at his awards and achievements.

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Zakir Hussain passed away

    Tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain passed away at the age of 73 on December 15, Sunday, in San Francisco.

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Brand ambassador of Indian music

    Throughout his more than six-decade-long career, Zakir became the ambassador of Indian music globally.

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Grammy Awards

    Recently, he won three Grammy Awards in February 2024 for different albums, alongside other artists who contributed to them.

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Padma Shri award

    Zakir was awarded the Padma Shri in 1988, the fourth-highest civilian honour in India. Also, he won the Padma Bhushan in 2002.

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Sangeet Natak Academi Award

    One of the earliest awards he received from the president of India was the Sangeet Natak Academi Award in 1990.

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Other several awards

    Apart from these awards, Hussain has been granted several regional, national and international awards and recognitions.

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