As Zakir Hussain steals the show at Grammy 2024 with triple win, look back at other notable wins over the years

The Grammy Awards have seen a growing number of Indian artists etching their names onto the coveted trophies over the years.

By Bollywood Hungama News Network -

February 6, 2024 - 1:55 PM IST

The Grammy Awards, held annually since 1959, are one of the most prestigious accolades in the music industry, recognizing excellence across various genres. Over the years, several talented Indian artists have had the honour of winning a Grammy, making significant contributions to the global music scene. Let's take a look at some of these incredible individuals:

As Zakir Hussain steals the show at Grammy 2024 with triple win, look back at other notable wins over the years

Zakir Hussain: Triple win at the 2024 Grammys

Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain created history at the 2024 Grammy Awards, becoming the first Indian artist to win three awards in a single night! He triumphed in the categories of Best Global Music Album for 'This Moment,' Best Global Music Performance for 'Pashto,' and Best Contemporary Instrumental Album for 'As We Speak.' This adds to his impressive collection of five Grammy wins, solidifying his position as a global icon of percussion.

Congratulations @ZakirHtabla, @Rakeshflute, @Shankar_Live, @kanjeeraselva, and @violinganesh on your phenomenal success at the #GRAMMYs! Your exceptional talent and dedication to music have won hearts worldwide. India is proud! These achievements are a testament to the hardwork…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 5, 2024

Other Pioneering Grammy Winners:

A.R. Rahman

The multi-faceted composer boasts two Academy Awards and two Grammy Awards, including Best Compilation Soundtrack Album and Best Song Written for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media for Slumdog Millionaire.

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Zubin Mehta

This globally acclaimed conductor holds five Grammy Awards, recognizing his excellence in classical music performances and recordings.

Pandit Ravi Shankar

The sitar maestro garnered four Grammy Awards throughout his illustrious career, including Album of the Year for 'The Concert for Bangladesh' and Best World Music Album for 'Full Circle: Carnegie Hall 2000.'

H. Sridhar

The late sound engineer's collaboration with A.R. Rahman on Slumdog Millionaire earned him a Grammy for Best Compilation Soundtrack Album in 2010.

Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt

The Mohan Veena virtuoso's album 'A Meeting by the River' won the Best World Music Album Grammy in 1993.

Rising Stars and Genre-Bending Achievements:

Shankar Mahadevan

The versatile singer and composer shared the Best Global Music Album win for 'Shakti's This Moment' at the 2024 Grammys.

Falguni Shah

The Indian American singer's 'A Colourful World' won the Best Children's Album Grammy in 2022.

Neela Vaswani

This Indian-origin writer bagged a Grammy in 2015 for narrating the audiobook of I Am Malala.

Tanvi Shah

The first Indian woman to win a Grammy, Shah's vocals in 'Jai Ho' from Slumdog Millionaire earned her the recognition in 2009.

Ricky Kej

The three-time Grammy winner has impressed with his New Age music, clinching awards for 'Winds of Samsara' and 'Divine Tides.'

These are just a few of the many talented Indian artists who have left their mark on the Grammy stage. Their victories celebrate not only individual brilliance but also the rich tapestry of Indian music that continues to captivate audiences worldwide.

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