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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