In a groundbreaking achievement, music director Shams Ahmed has become the first Bangladeshi-American to receive an Emmy award for his outstanding work in music direction.
His exceptional contribution to a Super Bowl LVII piece, titled "Ragged Old Flag," earned him this prestigious honour at the 44th Sports Emmy Awards, held on May 22.
Shams took to his Facebook page in the early hours of Sunday to share the news of his Emmy win.
Accompanied by a photo of himself proudly holding the award, he expressed his gratitude and joy for this remarkable milestone in his career.
Shams previously revealed his Emmy nomination for the captivating "Ragged Old Flag." The piece garnered recognition in two categories: camera work and Shams Ahmed's direct contributions in music direction.
His success was the result of collaborative efforts with his team, including Rachel Neubeck, Ben Bram and Scott Hoying, who had worked tirelessly on the Super Bowl project.
With his groundbreaking Emmy win, Shams Ahmed has set a new benchmark for aspiring Bangladeshi-American musicians and artists. His achievement is not only a personal triumph but also a testament to the power of diversity and talent within the music industry.