Zakir Hussain Death: Tabla player Zakir Hussain has passed away. He breathed his last in a hospital in San Francisco, America. He was undergoing treatment here. His family confirmed his death on Monday. The musician was hospitalized for the last two weeks due to serious health problems.
Family confirms Zakir Hussain’s death
Let us tell you that the news of Zakir Hussain’s death had spread on Sunday also, however, when ABP News talked to Khurshid Auliya, Zakir Hussain’s elder sister living in London, she had said that the news of Zakir Hussain’s death was wrong at that time. Khurshid said that his daughter is currently in the hospital in San Francisco and some time ago his daughter told him that Zakir Hussain is alive and all the reports of his death are wrong. However, he had described Zakir Hussain’s condition as critical.
On Monday morning, the family confirmed the death of Zakir Hussain. The family has also issued an official statement confirming Zakir’s death. The news of Zakir Hussain’s death has created a wave of mourning among his fans.
Zakir Hussain, 73, has died in San Francisco hospital, his family confirms.
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Who was Zakir Hussain?
Zakir Hussain was a very famous tabla player. He had made his mark at the international level. Born in 1951 to Ustad Allah Rakha, Zakir was extremely talented since childhood. He started performing at the age of seven. Over the decades, his talent and innovation have brought Tabla unprecedented global recognition.
Zakir Hussain was not only a great tabla player but also an excellent musician. He also gave music for films like Heat and Dust and In Custody. He also created some magical compositions for international ballet and orchestral productions. His dedication, passion and skill have earned him many awards, including the Padma Bhushan, Padma Shri and the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary World Music Album.
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