Ricky Kej
Indian composer · India · On the map · Musicians · Born 1981 · age 45
Ram Gyan "Ricky" Kej is an Indian music composer, environmentalist, a three-time Grammy Award winner and a four-time Grammy nominee. Kej was conferred with a Padma Shri award India's fourth highest civilian award, in 2025 by the President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu for his contributions to the Arts.
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Ricky Kej receiving the Padma Shri Award from the President of India, Droupadi Murmu
Ricky Kej with Indian Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi after his Grammy Award win
Ricky Kej Conducting the 100-piece Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at Abbey Road Studios in London
Ricky Kej with President of France, Emmanuel Macron and Minister of Culture of Saudi Arabi, Prince Badr bin Farhan Al SaudAbout this person
He has performed at venues including at the United Nations headquarters in New York and Geneva. In October 2023, Kej was announced as a UN Goodwill Ambassador (UNCCD) at the United Nations General Assembly by then President, Csaba Körösi. He was also awarded the Lokmat Sur Jyotsna National Music Award 2025 for his contribution to Indian music.
