Zakir has received many awards for his contributions to the world of music. In 1988, he became the youngest percussionist to be awarded the title 'Padma Shri' by the Indian government. In 1990, he was awarded the Indo-American Award, in recognition for his outstanding contribution to relations between the United States and India. In 1991, the President of India honoured him with the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award. In 1992, one of the projects 'Planet Drum' that Zakir Hussian did with Mickey Hart, received a Grammy for 'Best World Music Album', the Downbeat Critics Poll for 'Best World Beat Album' and the NARM India Best Seller Award for World Music Recording. This musical maestro continues to tour the world tirelessly in various live concerts. Zakir married to Antonia Minnecola, an Italian American, Kathak dancer and they have two grown daughters, Anisa Qureshi and Isabella Qureshi.
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