He won the "Lata Mangeshkar Trophy" for the best male singer along with Sunidhi Chauhan who won in the female category, in the national level music competition Meri Awaz Suno in 1996, which was telecast by Doordarshan.
He was awarded the "Lata Mangeshkar Trophy" for best male singer at the national level music competition Meri Awaz Suno in 1996, which was broadcast by Doordarshan. This award was shared with Sunidhi Chauhan who won in the female category.