The sudden demise of the 73-year-old tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain has left Bhopalites, especially the artistes community, shocked and dismayed. The legend’s association with Bhopal is said to be very long.

The music world grieves the loss of legendary tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain at 73, who succumbed to idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. His remarkable legacy is honored by artists worldwide. Folk singers Malini Awasthi and Maithili Thakur express their deep admiration and sorrow,

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Renowned tabla virtuoso Zakir Hussain passed away on Monday at the age of 73 in a San Francisco hospital, his family confirmed. Hussain had been battling complications from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and spent two weeks in the hospital, including time in intensive care, before peacefully passing away at 4 PM.

The world mourns the passing of legendary tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain, who died from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Hussain, renowned for his virtuosity and cross-cultural collaborations, introduced the tabla to a global audience.

The nation mourns the loss of Ustad Zakir Hussain, a revolutionary tabla virtuoso who redefined percussion and bridged musical cultures across the globe. Born on March 9, 1951, in Mumbai, Hussain was the son of tabla legend Ustad Alla Rakha Khan,

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) on Monday condoled the demise of tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain, saying it’s not just a loss to Indian music world but that of the entire globe

Zakir Hussain, one of the greatest exponents of tabla music, a form of Indian drumming, has died. Hussain, who during his career worked with George Harrison and Van Morrison among others, died at a hospital in San Francisco from complications arising out of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis,

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis says Zakir Hussain, ‘Maharashtra’s illustrious son, made the world fall in love with tabla’.

Legendary tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain, who passed away at 73, was remembered with heartfelt tributes, including an emotional homage by sarod maestro Amjad Ali Khan.