Bickram Ghosh, a renowned musician and composer, discusses the significance of awards like the Sangeet Akademi and Sangeet Natak Akademi in boosting one’s career and brand value. He also talks about his transition from classical tabla playing to a broader musical spectrum, influenced by his exposure to Western music during his time in the US. Ghosh highlights the importance of collaboration in the global music scene and emphasizes the need to preserve the authenticity of music in an era of synthetic sounds. He shares memorable experiences from his collaborations with Pandit Ravi Shankar and discusses the impact of winning a Grammy.