Ustad Zakir Hussain, the legendary tabla maestro, passed away on December 16 at 73. His last public appearance was at Pankaj Udhas's funeral in February. Renowned globally, Hussain won four Grammy Awards, including three at the 66th Grammys, and received India's highest honours: the Padma Shri (1988), Padma Bhushan (2002), and Padma Vibhushan (2023). His death has sparked tributes from fans and figures worldwide, including Bollywood stars like Kareena Kapoor, Amitabh Bachchan, and A. R. Rahman, celebrating his unparalleled artistry and legacy.
16 December,2024 05:46 PM IST
Renowned tabla master Ustad Zakir Hussain passed away on December 16 at the age of 73 after battling serious health issues. He died in a hospital in San Francisco due to idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Zakir Hussain, the son of legendary tabla player Ustad Allarakha, was considered one of the greatest tabla players of his time. His exceptional talent and mastery over the instrument made him famous worldwide. He collaborated with musicians from various genres and was admired for his creativity and precision. Hussain’s passing leaves a huge void in the world of music, but his remarkable legacy will continue to inspire music lovers around the world for generations to come.
16 December,2024 12:32 PM IST
Brief: Indian singer and composer Shankar Mahadevan finally returned to India after winning the Grammy with Indian tabla player and composer Zakir Hussain. Shankar interacted with the media when he was spotted at the airport and stated that Zakir Hussain is the final word in rhythm for him. He also mentioned that there is nobody like him and nobody can be. Shankar takes Zakir as his Guru, his mentor. He added that they have got the Grammy home and feel privileged to be able to perform Indian music and showcase Indian Culture on a world stage. Watch the full video for more!
08 February,2024 12:35 PM IST
Singer-Composer Shankar Mahadevan studied engineering and was working as an engineer before he decided to make a career shift. Know more about the singer- composer on his birthday in a throwback interview with music maestro Zakir Hussain.
03 March,2023 05:10 PM IST | MumbaiTabla maestro Zakir Hussain believes with the influx of remixes and fusion music, Indian classical music is being ignored.
23 February,2011 12:19 PM IST
In this session of Jammin with mid-day, Indian singer and composer Shankar Mahadevan gets candid with Indian tabla virtuoso, composer, percussionist and music producer Ustad Zakir Hussain. Watch this video to see these two maestros bond over music, life and much more!
02 November,2020 10:31 AM ISTADVERTISEMENT
