Born into a family of rich musical tradition, Ustad Shaukat Hussain's initiation into the world of music began at the age of five, under the tutelage of his father the legendary Late Ustad Sharafat Hussain Khan ' the doyen of the Agra-Atrauli gharana. Ustad Shaukat Hussain's prodigious talent blossomed. Later after his father's demise, he received guidance from his maternal uncles Ustad Yunus Hussain Khan and Ustad Mubarak Ali Khan. He continues to take guidance from Smt Pumima Sen, a disciple of Ustad Sharafat Hussain Khan.

Ustad Shaukat Hussain Khan has emerged as one of the leading exponents of the Agra atrauli Gharana. Blessed with a mellifluous voice ranging over three octaves, his rendition displays a perfect command over bol-baat, bol-taan and laykaari- that are distinctive features of his gharana.

A versatile artiste, Ustad Shaukat Hussain can sing khayal, drupad, dhamar, thumri, tappa and bhajans with consummate ease. His repertoire of ragas include Patmanjari, Barwa, Dhadashree, Malti Basant, Malva Kalyan, Hem Kalyan, Ram Saag, Lacha Saag, Dev Saag, Bhaou Saag etc. A performer of exceptional merit, Ustad Shaukat Hussain has been invited to participate in various He was awarded the prestigious 'Gaurav Puraskar' by the Gujarat State Sangeet Natak Academy and is also an 'A' grade artiste in All India Radio

He is currently the divisional head for vocal music at the Saptak school of music, and provides invaluable guidance for young, aspiring singers.