- Renowned tabla scholar Ustad Zakir Hussain (73) passed away
- Died while being treated at a hospital in America due to medical reasons.
Zakir Hussain: Renowned tabla virtuoso Ustad Zakir Hussain (73) passed away on Sunday. Earlier he was admitted to a hospital in America due to ill health. He breathed his last on Sunday while receiving treatment at a hospital in San Francisco due to a heart-related problem. A friend of Zakir Hussain said that he has been admitted to the hospital for the past week due to heart related problems. It is reported that Zakir has a blood pressure problem.
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With the death of Zakir Hussain, the Indian film industry and world music fans are in mourning. Born on 9 March 1951 in Mumbai, Zakir Hussain Padma Shri has received numerous accolades including the Padma Bhushan Awards in 2023. Ustad Zakir Hussain’s musical journey began in his childhood. At just 11 years old, he performed his first concert in America.