The passing of tabla maestro Zakir Hussain has profoundly impacted the music community and evoked strong emotions among film celebrities. Notable figures such as Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Kangana Ranaut, Akshay Kumar, Hansal Mehta, and Dia Mirza expressed their condolences through various social media platforms. According to his family, Zakir Hussain passed away at the age of 73 in a hospital located in San Francisco, United States, as reported on Monday.

Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, and Kangana have composed a message for Zakir

Amitabh expressed his sentiments on his blog, stating, "A genius... an unparalleled maestro... an incalculable loss... Zakir Hussain... has departed from us..." Kamal Haasan commemorated Zakir by posting a nostalgic photograph on X (formerly Twitter), remarking, "Zakir Bhai! He departed too early. Nevertheless, we are thankful for the moments he shared with us and the legacy he has left through his artistry. Farewell and thank you. #ZakirHussain." Additionally, Kangana Ranaut honoured Zakir by sharing an old video on her Instagram Stories, commenting, "You enriched India. Thank you for your invaluable contributions."

Akshay Kumar and Hansal Mehta additionally publish updates

Akshay Kumar shared a post on X expressing his sorrow over the passing of Ustad Zakir Hussain Saab, stating, "I am deeply saddened to learn of the unfortunate demise of Ustad Zakir Hussain Saab. He was indeed a gem of our nation’s musical legacy. Om Shanti." Similarly, Hansal Mehta took to X to share nostalgic photographs, remarking, "The maestro, Ustad Zakir Hussain, left us just a few hours ago. Farewell, Ustadji. The individual who transformed the tabla into a captivating instrument and elevated its status is no longer with us. My heartfelt condolences to his family, admirers, and students worldwide."

Dia Mirza expressed on Twitter, "The full moon captured the golden essence of India. Ustaad Zakir Hussain, the tabla virtuoso, was not only a musical prodigy but also one of the most compassionate, loving, and generous individuals I have ever encountered. His brilliance will continue to illuminate our lives, and his smile remains forever engraved in my heart. The joy he radiated, with his hair dancing to the rhythm of his tabla, and the profound respect he showed to every artist on stage, will be forever remembered. #OmShanti #UstadZakirHussain."

About Zakir's life, career

Zakir passed away due to complications related to idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. He had been hospitalized for two weeks and was moved to the intensive care unit (ICU) as his health declined. His sister, Khurshid Aulia, stated that he died "very peacefully." She mentioned, "He passed away very peacefully after the ventilation machine was switched off. This occurred at 4 pm San Francisco time," in her remarks to the news agency PTI.

Recognized as the preeminent tabla player of his era, Zakir is survived by his wife, Antonia Minnecola, and their daughters, Anisa Qureshi and Isabella Qureshi. Born on March 9, 1951, he was the son of the esteemed tabla maestro Ustad Alla Rakha. Over a career that spanned six decades, Hussain collaborated with numerous distinguished artists from both India and around the world.

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