| 1. Born into a musical family background. |
| 2. Early interest in music, began learning various instruments in childhood. |
| 3. Talented Tabla Player, gave first solo performance at age 6. |
| 4. In 1985, at 25, transitioned from Tabla to professional singing. |
| 5. Family disapproved of the decision to quit Tabla. |
| 6. Despite not aspiring to be a Playback Singer, achieved success and recognition. |
| 7. Shot to fame with 'Sandese Aate Hain' song from 'Border' in 1997. |
| 8. Has performed concerts worldwide with wife Sunali Rathod. |
| 9. Earned the 'Ustaad Jodi' title on 'Mission Ustaad' reality show in 2008. |
| 10. Released a Sufi album named Kalmaa with Sunali Rathod. |
