Celebrating Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain First Indian Who Bagged 3 Grammy Awards in Single Night!

Zakir Hussain's original family name is Qureshi, but he was given the surname Hussain.

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He gave his first concert at the age of 7, and he had started touring by the age of 11.

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Zakir Hussain marked his film debut in the year 1989 with ‘Heat and Dust’. He not only acted in the film but also composed music for it.

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He was the first Indian musician to be invited to the White House by former US President Barack Obama to attend the All-Star Global Concert.

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Zakir Hussain married Italian American Kathak dancer, Antonia Minnecola in 1978. The couple has two daughters.

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Five Grammy wins elevated Hussain to the top spot among Indian artists, alongside Shankar and Mehta.

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"Pashto" win honors historic Indian-British musical collaboration.

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"As We Speak" earned a Grammy for eclectic fusion, with Fleck, Meyer, and Chaurasia.

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"This Moment" by Shakti marks a career milestone for Hussain, clinching his third victory.

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Shakti's win recognizes the band's legacy and adds to Hussain's accolades.

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