Famous tabla player Zakir Hussain, one of India’s most famous classical musicians, has died at the age of 73. He was admitted to a hospital in San Francisco, USA due to heart problems. He was hospitalized for the last two weeks. He was admitted to the ICU when his condition worsened. He also had blood pressure problems. The family confirmed his death. However, earlier the family had denied the news of his death. According to the information received, he died early Monday morning due to complications caused by idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. There is a wave of mourning in the art world due to his death.
Maharashtra Governor expressed grief
Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan expressed grief over the death of Ustad Zakir Hussain and said that “the country has lost one of its most loved and cherished cultural icons.” The governor said his exceptional performances made him popular among classical purists and a wider audience, “He mesmerized everyone with his intense yet playful and charming performances.” Radhakrishnan said that “Hussain had become a household name in Indian classical music. The governor described him as a devoted disciple.
A great personality passed away today – Sharad Pawar
Condoling the death of Hussain, NCP chief Sharad Pawar said that “The news of the death of renowned tabla player Padma Bhushan Ustad Zakir Hussain is heart-breaking. Zakir Hussain was known as India’s most famous tabla player, was a man of versatile personality.” Pawar said that “He established the Indian musical instrument tabla on the world stage… a great personality of the art world passed away today.”
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At the age of 11, he surprised everyone by performing his first concert in America
Talking about the achievements of Zakir Hussain, he has received four Grammy Awards in his career. Three of which were received at the 66th Grammy Awards earlier this year. In his six-decade-long career, he worked with many famous international and Indian artists. Famous tabla player Zakir Hussain was awarded Padma Shri in 1988, Padma Bhushan in 2002 and Padma Vibhushan in 2023. Following in his father’s footsteps, Zakir Hussain made a distinct identity in India and around the world. At the age of 11, he surprised everyone by performing his first concert in America. From the age of 12, he started going to concerts with his father.
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