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World famous tabla player and Padma Vibhushan Ustad Zakir Hussain has passed away. His family confirmed this on Monday morning. According to the family, Hussain was suffering from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Ustad Zakir Hussain was renowned as one of the greatest tabla players in the world and his demise sent a wave of grief across the country. Amitabh Bachchan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Akshay Kumar, Sonali Bendre, and many other celebrities expressed their condolences on their social media and paid tribute to the great tabla player Ustad Zakir Hussain.
PM Modi pays tribute to Zakir Hussain
Deeply saddened by the passing of the legendary tabla maestro, Ustad Zakir Hussain Ji. He will be remembered as a true genius who revolutionized the world of Indian classical music. He also brought the tabla to the global stage, captivating millions with his unmatched rhythm.…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 16, 2024
Paying tribute to Ustad Zakir Hussain, PM Modi wrote, "Deeply saddened by the demise of the great tabla player Ustad Zakir Hussain ji. He will be remembered as a true genius who revolutionized the world of Indian classical music. He also brought the tabla to the global stage and mesmerized millions with his unmatched rhythm. Through this, he seamlessly blended Indian classical traditions with global music, thus becoming a symbol of cultural unity. His iconic performances and soulful compositions will contribute to inspiring generations of musicians and music lovers. My heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and the global music community".
Amitabh Bachchan paid tribute to Zakir Hussain
Let us tell you that Amitabh Bachchan wrote on his blog, "A talented person.. an unmatched maestro.. an irreparable loss. Zakir Hussain has left us".
Kamal Haasan shared a photo with Zakir Hussain
Kamal Haasan shared an old photo with Zakir on Instagram. He tweeted, "Zakir bhai! He's gone too soon. Yet we are grateful for his time and all that he gave us in the form of his art. Goodbye and thank you. #ZakirHussain."
Kareena Kapoor shared the post
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Meanwhile, Kareena Kapoor Khan shared a picture of herself and Randhir Kapoor with Zakir Hussain on Instagram. Expressing grief over his demise, she wrote, "Ustad Forever."
Malaika Arora paid tribute
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Malaika Arora also shared a photo of the tabla player and wrote, "Legend RIP."
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Kangana Ranaut shared an old video of Zakir on her Instagram stories. She wrote, "You made India prosperous. Thank you for your contribution."
Akshay Kumar shared the post
Akshay Kumar posted a photo on Instagram and said, "Very sad to know about the sad demise of Ustad Zakir Hussain sahab. He was truly a treasure to our country's musical heritage. Om Shanti."
Hansal Mehta shared an old photo
Hansal Mehta also shared old photos on X. His tweet read, "Ustad Zakir Hussain passed away a few hours ago. Goodbye, Ustadji. The man who made the tabla sexy, who brought an accompaniment instrument to the forefront, is gone. Deepest condolences to his family, fans and students across the world".
Dia Mirza tweeted
Dia Mirza also tweeted, "The full moon embraced the golden heartbeat of India. Tabla player Ustad Zakir Hussain was not only a musical genius but also one of the kindest, most loving and generous human beings I have had the good fortune to meet. His light will always shine and his smile will always be in my heart. The joy he exuded as he moved his hair to the rhythm of the tabla and the deep respect he gave to every artiste are etched in our minds. #OmShanti #UstadZakirHussain".
Career of Zakir Hussain
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Zakir Hussain was the eldest son of the great musician Ustad Allah Rakha. Born on 9 March 1951, Zakir followed in his father's footsteps and entered the world of music. At the age of just 12, he released his first music album Living in the Material World. He got the most recognition in the world of music as a tabla player. Zakir Hussain won not only national but also international awards on the basis of his ability. He has also been honored with Padma Vibhushan, three Grammy Awards, Padma Shri Awards. Talking about Zakir Hussain's family, he married film producer Antonia Minnecola in the year 1978. They have two children - Isabella Qureshi and Anisha Qureshi. Antonia Minnecola is Italian-American.