The music world is reeling from the loss of globally celebrated tabla virtuoso Zakir Hussain, who passed away at 73 in San Francisco on Monday. Known for his exceptional contributions to Indian classical music and his role as a cultural ambassador, Hussain’s demise has left a void that many believe can never be filled. The maestro succumbed to idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a progressive lung disease, as confirmed by his family in an official statement.
Celebrities Pay Tribute To Zakir Hussain
The news of Hussain’s death has triggered an outpouring of grief and tributes from Bollywood celebrities, musicians, and global artists. Notable figures from the entertainment and music industry have taken to social media to express their sorrow and share personal anecdotes.
Amitabh Bachchan
T 5224 - .. a very sad day ..????
— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) December 15, 2024
Kamal Haasan
Zakir Bhai ! He left too soon. Yet we are grateful for the times he gave us and what he left behind in the form of his art.
Goodbye and Thank you.#ZakirHussain pic.twitter.com/ln1cmID5LV— Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) December 16, 2024
Akshay Kumar
Very pained to know about the sad demise of Ustad Zakir Hussain Saab. He was truly a treasure for our country’s musical heritage. Om Shanti ???? pic.twitter.com/a5TWDMymfZ
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) December 16, 2024
AR Rahman
Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un.
Zakir Bhai was an inspiration, a towering personality who elevated the tabla to global acclaim ????????. His loss is immeasurable for all of us. I regret not being able to collaborate with him as much as we did decades ago, though we had planned…— A.R.Rahman (@arrahman) December 16, 2024
Salim Merchant
Heartbroken beyond words ????. The world has lost a maestro, and we’ve lost our musical father. Ustad Zakir Hussain’s rhythms will echo in our hearts forever, but today, the silence is unbearable. Rest in Rhythm Zakir Bhai ????Ustad Zakir Hussain
Qureshi @ZakirHtabla— salim merchant (@salim_merchant) December 16, 2024
Hansal Mehta
The maestro, Ustad Zakir Hussain passed away a few hours ago. Goodbye Ustadji. The man who made the tabla sexy, who brought an accompanying instrument to the forefront is gone. Deepest condolences to his family, fans and students around the globe. pic.twitter.com/JiObDgjtjs
— Hansal Mehta (@mehtahansal) December 16, 2024
Kangana Ranaut
Dia Mirza
The full moon embraced the golden heartbeat of India.
Ustaad Zakir Hussain the tabla maestro was not just a musical genius, he was easily one of the kindest, most loving and generous human beings i have ever had the privilege of meeting ????????✨His light will shine on and his smile… pic.twitter.com/pjgzj6rbJF
— Dia Mirza (@deespeak) December 16, 2024
Family Statement and Legacy
Hussain’s family, in their official statement, emphasized his role as a teacher and mentor, saying, “His prolific work as a teacher, mentor, and educator has left an indelible mark on countless musicians. He hoped to inspire the next generation to go further.”
Survived by his wife Antonia Minnecola, daughters Anisa and Isabella Qureshi, and siblings Taufiq, Fazal Qureshi, and Khurshid Aulia, Hussain’s legacy lives on in his contributions to Indian classical music and his ability to bring global audiences closer to Indian traditions.
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