Tabla player Zakir Hussain died in a hospital in San Francisco, his family has confirmed the news. 73-year-old Zakir Hussain (Zakir Hussain Death) was suffering from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis disease. For the last few weeks, he was admitted to the ICU of a hospital in the American city of San Francisco. It was here that he breathed his last and said goodbye to the world.
Hussain is considered the greatest tabla player of his generation, he is survived by his wife, Antonia Minnecola, and his daughters, Anisa Qureshi and Isabella Qureshi. He was born on 9 March 1951, he is the son of famous tabla player Ustad Allah Rakha.
First concert at the age of 11
He started his career at the age of 11. In his career, he collaborated with almost all the eminent artists of India including Ravi Shankar, Ali Akbar Khan, and Shivkumar Sharma. His excellent work with Western musicians such as Yo-Yo Ma, Charles Lloyd, Bela Fleck, Edgar Meyer, Mickey Hart, and George Harrison brought Indian classical music to international audiences, cementing his status as a global cultural ambassador.
He performed his first concert in the US at the age of just 11. After this, he launched his first album 'Living in the Material World' in the year 1973.
Zakir Hussain was awarded many honors including Padma Shri.
Hussain has received four Grammy Awards in his career, including three at the 66th Grammy Awards earlier this year. One of India's most famous classical musicians, the percussionist received the Padma Shri in 1988, the Padma Bhushan in 2002, and the Padma Vibhushan in 2023.
Fans expressed grief on social media.
After his demise, now his fans have expressed grief on social media. Grammy-winning musician Ricky Kej remembered Hussain for his humility, and simple nature. One of the greatest musicians and personalities India has ever produced. He was a treasure trove of skill and knowledge, said musician Ricky Kej.
Some were happy and some were sad when the Waqf Bill was passed. Sweets were distributed in Muslim areas of Delhi; effigies were burnt in Kolkata.
There was celebration in some places and sadness in others when the Waqf Amendment Bill was passed in the Parliament. In the capital, sweets were distributed in Muslim-dominated areas like Jamia
Happy Passia: Terrorist Harpreet Singh, mastermind of 14 blasts in Punjab, arrested in America; FBI's big success
US-based terrorist Harpreet Singh alias Happy Pasia has been arrested. The FBI and the US Immigration Department have taken him into their custody. He is responsible for 14 terrorist attacks in Punjab
'Do you remember 8th March': 'Hopefully the message of Rs 2500 will come' Atishi wrote a letter to CM Rekha reminding her of PM's promise.
Leader of Opposition in Delhi Assembly Atishi has written a letter to Chief Minister Rekha Gupta regarding Mahila Samridhi Yojana. Atishi has written that PM Modi had promised that Rs 2500 will come
Malegaon blast case: The Victims' family will challenge the verdict in the High Court; Lawyer Shahid said - did not get justice
Lawyer Shahid Nadeem, representing the victim families, said that he will soon challenge the decision to acquit the seven accused in the High Court. He said, We will independently file an appeal.
Covid-19: Covid-19 is increasing in Karnataka, 42 new cases were registered, and an infected elderly person died
The second death from Covid-19 has been reported in Karnataka. According to a senior health department official, a 70-year-old man died after being found Covid-19 positive in a hospital in Belagavi
Flag hoisting at Ram Temple: With the push of a button, the flag was hoisted atop the temple, leaving Modi emotional; saints and sages were seen wiping away tears.
The flag hoisting ceremony at the Ayodhya Ram Temple was completed. With the press of a button, PM Modi hoisted the flag, slowly ascending to its peak. As the flag ascended, PM Modi gazed intently at
Delhi-UP will receive heavy rainfall today, rain wreaked havoc in Himachal; Know the condition of these states including Punjab-Haryana
Monsoon is now raining heavily in North India. The Meteorological Department (IMD) said that very heavy rains are expected in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana and
Corona in India: Corona is spreading rapidly, active cases reached close to 4000; Which states have the most patients?
Coronavirus is once again spreading rapidly in the country. Active cases of Covid 19 in the country have reached 4000. At the same time, 4 people have died due to corona.
Puri Stampede: 147 people recorded their statements in the Puri stampede case. The investigation committee will submit its report on July 30
The investigation committee has recorded the statements of 147 people in the stampede case during the Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath in Puri last month. Three people died and about 50 people were
Now it will be impossible to occupy Waqf properties, every penny of the property will be recorded on the 'Umeed Portal'
The Central Government has notified the 'Integrated Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency and Development Rules, 2025' regarding various aspects of the Waqf (Amendment) Act. These include portal
