Ahmed Hussain & Mohd. Hussain

Born in 1951 and 1953 respectively, in Jaipur, Rajasthan, Shri Ahmed Hussain and Shri Mohammed Hussain received their initial training in music from their father, Shri Afzal Hussain. Top-Grade artists of All India Radio, Shri Ahmed Hussain and Shri Mohammed Hussain started their musical journey as child artists in 1959. They have performed extensively on radio as well as in many prestigious festivals in India and abroad. Shri Ahmed Hussain and Shri Mohammed Hussain have many recordings to their credit. They have served as judges for various musical competitions on television and nurtured many young talents. Shri Ahmed Hussain and Shri Mohammed Hussain have been honoured with numerous titles and awards including the Rajasthan Government State Award, the Rajasthan Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, the Urdu Akademi Award, the Indira Gandhi Achievement Award, and the Naushad Samman. Shri Ahmed Hussain and Shri Mohammed Hussain jointly receive the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for their contribution to Sugam Sangeet.