A Look At Tabla Maestro Ustad Zakir Khan's Achievements!

BY: Purnima Mishra 

Ustad Zakir Khan Hussain was awarded with one of the India's highest civillian honour, Padma Shri in 1988.

Padma Shri 

The tabla maestro was honoured with Padma Bhushan in 2002, acknowledging his contributions to Indian arts and culture. 

Padma Bhushan

The legendary tabla player was honoured with Padma Vibhushan in 2023 for his exceptional contribution to music. 

Padma Vibhushan 

Zakir Khan Hussain received the highest honour given to traditional artists and musicians in the USA in 1999.

United States National Endowment

The legendary musician won the Grammy in the Contemporary World Music Album category in 2009. 

51st Grammy Awards 

Ustad Zakir Khan made a history at 66th Grammy Awards by becoming the first Indian to win three trophies in a single night in 2024.

66th Grammy Awards