ZAKIR HUSSAIN

Zakir Hussain’s Family Shares Heartfelt Tribute After His Passing

23 Dec 2024

Indian classical maestro Zakir Hussain, who at 73 years of age was still playing the tablas at an unmatched pace, breathed his last on December 15 in San Francisco. Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a rare and progressive lung illness that makes breathing more difficult, caused the maestro's death. In front of...

Zakir Hussain’s San Francisco Funeral: The Last Tribute To The Legend Of Tabla

20 Dec 2024

Zakir Hussain, the Indian tabla virtuoso, an icon whose death at age 73 leaves the music world bereft of another true legend, died early Monday morning in a San Francisco hospital. A host of major musicians and his closest living relatives visited his funeral held on Thursday to pay the...

Legendary Musician Zakir Hussain’s Old Video Teaching Tabla To Sachin Tendulkar Resurfaces | WATCH

18 Dec 2024

Tabla legend Zakir Hussain, who died at the age of 73 due to idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis in a San Francisco hospital, will be irreplaceable. The passing of the legendary artist has created a deep void in the world of music, especially in the Indian classical percussion domain, where he brought...

Zakir Hussain Once Outshone This Actor To Win The ‘Sexiest Man’ Title In 1994?

16 Dec 2024

Zakir Hussain, a globally recognized tabla maestro, is also known for an unusual accolade—to have been named the "sexiest man" in 1994, usurping the title from the then-Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan. The information came to light when Zakir Hussain was interviewed by author Nasreen Munni Kabir for her book Zakir...

Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Disease: Zakir Hussain’s Deadly Disease Behind His Passing

16 Dec 2024

Legendary tabla virtuoso Zakir Hussain died at age 73 in San Francisco, of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a severe and progressive lung disease. His death has brought attention to the chronic illness, which otherwise remains under the radar for many. Below is a detailed look at what idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is,...

Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar, AR Rahman, And Others Pay Tribute To Legendary Tabla Maestro Zakir Hussain

16 Dec 2024

Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain passed away at the age of 73 in a San Francisco hospital on Monday, according to his family. Complications from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis were stated as the cause of death. Celebrities from all walks of life mourned the death of the celebrated musician. The entertainment and...

OM PURI, JAGDEEP JAFFERY ARE AN INSTITUTION IN THEMSELVES: ZAKIR HUSSAIN

28 Dec 2020

Actor Zakir Hussain plays a pivotal role in late legendary actors Om Puri and Jagdeep Jaffrey’s last film ‘Omprakash Zindabad’ which released on 18 December in theatres under the banner of Panorama Studios and directed by Ranjeet Gupta. Talking about his role and the film, he shared, “I’m playing a...