Bollywood is in mourning today after the demise of Zakir Hussain. The legendary tabla virtuoso, renowned for his unparalleled mastery of Indian classical music and his global collaborations, died on December 15, Sunday, in San Francisco at the age of 73.
Andhra Pradesh Governor S. Abdul Nazeer expressed profound grief and sadness on the demise of tabla maestro Padma Vibhushan Zakir Hussain, an official release said.
In a heartfelt tribute to the legendary tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain, renowned actor Anupam Kher expressed his profound grief over the passing of the iconic musician, who left a deep imprint on the world of music.
Ustad Zakir Hussain, the legendary tabla virtuoso, took his last breath on December 15, Sunday, in San Francisco at the age of 73. Bollywood celebrities and prominent figures from various fields have expressed their sorrow and paid heartfelt tributes to the late artist.
Ustad Zakir Hussain, one of the greatest percussionists of all time has passed away at the age of 73 in San Francisco, leaving an irreplaceable void in the world of music.
Addressing the media, Raut said "Zakir Hussain succeeded in creating a special place in the hearts of people all over the world. His demise is a very sad news for the country. I pay my tribute to him."
The world of music has lost one of its most transcendent figures with the passing of Ustad Zakir Hussain, the legendary tabla virtuoso, at the age of 73.
On Vijay Diwas, officers of the Indian Armed Forces, along with their counterparts from the Bangladesh Army, laid a wreath at Vijay Smarak, Army Headquarters Eastern Command, in West Bengal's Kolkata on Monday.