New Delhi:
Tabla player Zakir Hussain died at the age of 73 in a San Francisco hospital due to complications arising from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, his family confirmed on Monday. Celebrities from different generations and fields mourned the death of the great musician. Kareena Kapoor shared an old picture of herself, her father Randhir Kapoor and Zakir Hussain. Zakir Hussain and Randhir Kapoor can be seen shaking hands in the picture. Kareena captioned the picture, “Ustad. Forever” and made red heart emojis. Take a look at the picture here:
Ranveer Singh shared a happy picture of the musician and a series of emojis.
Filmmaker-actress Nandita Das paid an emotional tribute to the maestro. Zakir Hussain composed the background score for Manto, directed by Nandita Das, starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui in the lead role. Nandita Das shared several pictures with the veteran and wrote, “Shocked and deeply saddened. An irreparable loss. The news feels unreal. It will always be like this. Zakir bhai, you will be missed and how. You are gone too soon.” She further added, “I was looking at pictures from 2017-18 and memories of working with Manto on his background score came back. One phone call and he said yes to the film. We shot in LA, on Zoom, in acted on.” Mumbai We argued, we laughed, we talked. I had the privilege of watching, observing and learning from them, which I look forward to continuing with them someday.”
Nandita Das said, “My heartfelt condolences to everyone who, like me, mourns his loss and will always celebrate him and his art. Ustad Zakir Hussain will live forever through the memory of his unique music and that infectious laugh.” Who illuminated our world.” ” To keep an eye:
National Award-winning actress Nithya Menen remembered Zakir Hussain with these words, “I will have one regret – the day will never truly come when I will see this extraordinary artiste perform live. What a special soul, who has a pure connection with ” Divine. A true artist. Who didn’t take himself so seriously. There was such playfulness and lightness in her music, yet, an undeniable intensity that made me comedy with a classical instrument, and at the same time marvel at her immense talent. “One of my two favorite people is gone now.”
Singer Abhijeet, composer Vishal Dadlani, three-time Grammy Award winner Ricky Cage, AR Rahman also paid tribute to him. Ricky Cage wrote, “Shocked, deeply saddened and devastated by the passing of the legendary maestro Zakir Hussain @zakirhq9. One of the greatest composers and personalities India has ever produced. Zakirji himself was the best as well as his immense talent.” Was also known for.” Of humility, amiable nature, and being responsible for the careers of many musicians who now consider themselves stalwarts, he was a wealth of skill and knowledge and always shared and encouraged collaboration and the whole of music through his works. community. His legacy will live on forever, and his impact will be felt for generations.” Keep an eye out:
Vishal Dadlani’s words were, “There will never be another #UstadZakirHussain. My deepest condolences to his family, all the musicians and the music. (Received confirmation of the sad news from Taufiq Bhai himself before posting. I request everyone in the comments Take care of the emotional state of the family.)”
AR Rahman wrote on Regretfully.” Them as much as we did decades ago, although we did plan an album together. You will really miss them. May his family and his countless students around the world find strength to bear this immense loss.”
Inna lillahi wa inna ilahi rajiun.
Zakir Bhai was an inspiration, a great personality who brought Tabla to global fame. His loss is irreparable for all of us. I regret that I have not been able to cooperate with him as much as we did decades ago, although we had planned…– Arrahman (@arrahman) 16 December 2024
Singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya wrote, “The great maestro #ZakirHussain.. gone too soon… I met him recently for breakfast in Birmingham.. Rest in peace.. Ustad ji..” Watch:
Zakir Hussain, considered the greatest tabla player of his generation, is survived by his wife, Antonia Minnecola, and their daughters, Anisa Qureshi and Isabella Qureshi. Born on 9 March 1951, he is the son of renowned tabla player Ustad Allah Rakha. One of India’s most renowned classical musicians, the percussionist received the Padma Shri in 1988, the Padma Bhushan in 2002, and the Padma Vibhushan in 2023.
