Ustad Zakir Hussain Passes Away at 73: Amitabh Bachchan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Akshay Kumar and Other Celebrities Honour the Musical Legend
Zakir Hussain, a renowned tabla maestro, passed away on December 15, 2024, at the age of 73, due to idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. His demise has been mourned by Bollywood celebrities, including Amitabh Bachchan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, and Akshay Kumar, who expressed their deep sorrow and paid tribute to the legendary musician.
Tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain passed away at the age of 73 on December 15, Sunday, in San Francisco. The cause of death was confirmed to be idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a chronic lung disease. Jon Bleicher of Prospect PR, representing the family confirmed the news. Ustad Zakir Hussain's passing marks the end of an era. Bollywood celebrities expressed their grief and paid homage to the legendary Tabla maestro. Amitabh Bachchan took to X and wrote, "a very sad day". Ustad Zakir Hussain Passes Away: From Family, Career to Health Issues, All You Need To Know About the Award-Winning Tabla Maestro.
Jab We Met actress Kareena Kapoor Khan shared a snap on her Instagram story in which Ustad Zakir Hussain was seen shaking hands with veteran actor Randhir Kapoor. She captioned the picture, "Maestro forever' accompanied by a red heart emoji.
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Actor Riteish Deshmukh called the demise of the Tabla maestro a 'devastating blow to India and global music community."
While offering his condolences to the family, the actor wrote, "The irreparable loss of Zakir Hussain Sahab is a devastating blow to India and the global music community. Sir, Your music was a gift, a treasure that will continue to inspire and uplift generations to come.
Your legacy will live on. May your soul rest in eternal glory, surrounded by the rhythms and melodies. Condolences to the family and loved ones of the legendary Zakir Hussain Sahab."
Renowned Guru Gaur Gopal Das shared a beautiful poster on his Instagram story and wrote that the artist will be missed.
"Prayers for your onward journey in the rhythm of the universe. You'll be missed" wrote Guru Gaur Gopal Das.
The Khiladi Kumar of Bollywood, Akshay Kumar called Ustad Zakir Hussain a 'treasure' of the country's musical heritage. Taking to his Instagram handle, the Housefull actor wrote, "Very pained to know about the sad demise of Ustad Zakir Hussain Saab. He was truly a treasure for our country's musical heritage."
Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh paid tribute to the tabla maestro by sharing his photo along with a red heart and folded hands emoji.
Born on March 9, 1951, in Mumbai, India, Zakir Hussain was the son of the iconic tabla master Ustad Alla Rakha.
His collaboration on the Planet Drum album with Grateful Dead's Mickey Hart also earned him a Grammy Award. Zakir Hussain Death: Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella Expresses His Condolence to Indian Tabla Player and Composer’s Death at 73 Age, Calls Him ‘A True Legend’.
Zakir Hussain's contributions to music were recognized by numerous prestigious awards over the years, including the Padma Shri (1988) and Padma Bhushan (2002) from the Indian government, as well as four Grammy Awards.