CNN Central News & Network–ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: Legendary Tabla Virtuoso Ustad Zakir Hussain Passes Away at 73 in San Francisco
Indian classical music legend Ustad Zakir Hussain has passed away at the age of 73 in San Francisco, USA. His demise has cast a wave of grief across music lovers, Bollywood, and the entire nation. Ustad Zakir Hussain’s contributions to Indian music are unparalleled, and his loss will be deeply felt.
Hospitalized for Two Weeks
Zakir Hussain had been hospitalized in San Francisco for the past two weeks due to heart complications. Reports indicate that his health deteriorated suddenly on Sunday night, and he took his last breath on Monday morning. The news of his passing has left fans and admirers mourning worldwide.
Bollywood Pays Tribute
Many Bollywood celebrities paid their heartfelt tributes to Ustad Zakir Hussain:
Amitabh Bachchan wrote on social media, “An irreplaceable legend, a shining star of Indian music is no more. This is an irreparable loss.”
Kareena Kapoor shared an old photo of Zakir Hussain with her father, Randhir Kapoor, saying, “No one can ever take your place, Ustad.”
Malaika Arora posted on her Instagram story, “Rest in peace, legend.”
Other stars, including Shah Rukh Khan, Alia Bhatt, and Ranveer Singh, also expressed their deep sorrow over his passing.
Global Recognition for Indian Music
Born on March 9, 1951, in Mumbai, Ustad Zakir Hussain was the son of legendary tabla maestro Ustad Allah Rakha. From a very young age, he mesmerized audiences with his tabla performances, earning international recognition for Indian classical music.
Throughout his illustrious career, he collaborated with iconic artists such as Pandit Ravi Shankar, Hariprasad Chaurasia, and Shivkumar Sharma, taking Indian classical music to global platforms and unprecedented heights.
Honors and Achievements
Ustad Zakir Hussain was honored with numerous prestigious awards for his extraordinary contributions:
Padma Shri (1988)
Padma Bhushan (2002)
Grammy Awards and various international accolades
An Irreplaceable Loss to the Music World
Ustad Zakir Hussain’s demise marks the end of an era for Indian classical music. His unmatched artistry on the tabla, his humility, and his dedication to music will continue to inspire generations to come.
Fans and Nation in Mourning
Fans have taken to social media to share fond memories and iconic performances of the maestro, with videos of his tabla recitals going viral. Music lovers say, “The magic of his beats will live on forever.”
Tribute
We pay our heartfelt tribute to Ustad Zakir Hussain and pray for his eternal peace. His fans around the world echo the sentiment:
“The tabla speaks, and Zakir Sahab’s magic will always resonate.”
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