Shaikh Dawood Khan, also known as Ustad Shaikh Dawood, Ustad Sheikh Dawood, and Daud Khan, was a renowned Indian tabla performer born on 16 December 1916. He contributed significantly to Indian music and served as a staff artist at All India Radio in Hyderabad, India. His legacy in traditional music has left a lasting impact, and he is recognized for his artistry and mastery of the tabla, which is a vital instrument in Indian classical music.
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Meaning of the name - Shaik
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Shaik Dawood Khan belongs to the GI Generation group.
Occupation: percussionist
Employers: All India Radio, Hyderabad
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Ephemeris for December 16, 1916
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on December 16, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for December 16, 2025 |
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| Sun | 24 Sagittarius 26 | 24 Sagittarius 59 | 14 Aries 21 |
| Moon | 12 Virgo 41 | 18 Scorpio 16 | 11 Virgo 40 |
| Mercury | 6 Capricorn 53 | 6 Sagittarius 14 | 20 Aries 46 |
| Venus | 23 Scorpio 2 | 19 Sagittarius 58 | 8 Aries 44 |
| Mars | 11 Capricorn 27 | 1 Capricorn 3 | 6 Aries 58 |
| Jupiter | 25 Aries 10 | 23 Cancer 12 | 9 Taurus 54 |
| Saturn | 0 Leo 19 | 25 Pisces 22 | 24 Cancer 29 |
| Uranus | 16 Aquarius 49 | 28 Taurus 27 | 22 Aquarius 30 |
| Neptune | 4 Leo 29 | 29 Pisces 22 | 2 Leo 6 |
| Pluto | 3 Cancer 32 | 2 Aquarius 17 | 2 Cancer 23 |
| Rahu | 21 Capricorn 10 | 12 Pisces 58 | 15 Capricorn 24 |
| Ketu | 21 Cancer 10 | 12 Virgo 58 | 15 Cancer 24 |
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