Tabla virtuoso Ustad Zakir Hussain, who played a vital role in putting Indian classical music on the global map, was laid to rest in San Francisco on Friday.
People in different parts of the country as also abroad have been paying condolences on the death of Ustad Zakir Hussain, one of the greatest tabla players, who passed away in the United States after battling idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
The death of legendary tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain has shocked the entire country. People from all walks of life are mourning his loss and offering condolences to his family.
The death of tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain has left people across the world deeply saddened. The music maestro, best known as one of the greatest tabla players, was loved and respected for his extraordinary talent and contributions to music.
Ustad Zakir Hussain passed away on December 15 in San Fransisco, USA, at the age of 73. The cause of the death was confirmed to be idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a chronic lung disease. The news was confirmed by Jon Bleicher of Prospect PR, representing the family.
Tributes have been pouring in for legendary Ustad Zakir Hussain who passed away at the age of 73. Singer Sonu Nigam also paid respect to the tabla maestro, saluting his dedication to work.
Folk singer Malini Awasthi expressed her sorrow, calling it "the worst news" for every artist and highlighting the immense legacy Ustad Zakir Hussain has left behind.
Singer Palak Muchhal expressed her gratitude to late tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain for inspiring her and millions of others with his contribution to Indian classical music.