New Delhi:
Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain died at 73 at a hospital in San Francisco, following issues arising out of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, his household confirmed on Monday. Celebrities throughout generations and fields mourned the demise of the legendary musician. Kareena Kapoor shared a throwback image that includes herself, her father Randhir Kapoor and Zakir Hussain. Within the image, Zakir Hussain and Randhir Kapoor might be seen shaking palms. Kareena captioned the image, “Maestro. Perpetually” and dropped pink coronary heart emojis. Check out the image right here:
Ranveer Singh shared a contented image of the musician and dropped a string of emojis.
Filmmaker-actor Nandita Das paid a heartfelt tribute to the maestro. Zakir Hussain composed background rating for Nandita Das’ directorial Manto that includes Nawazuddin Siddiqui within the titular position. Sharing a bunch of images with the legend, Nandita Das wrote, “Shocked and deeply saddened. An irreplaceable loss. The information feels unreal. It all the time will. Zakirbhai, you may be missed and the way. You went too quickly.” She continued, “I’ve been trying by way of pictures from 2017-18, and recollections of working with him on the background rating of Manto got here alive. One cellphone name and he stated sure to the movie. We labored in LA, on Zoom, in Mumbai. We argued, we laughed, we talked. I had the privilege of watching, observing and studying from him. I had some unfinished conversations that I hoped to proceed with him sometime.”
Nandita Das added, “My heartfelt condolences to everybody who, like me, mourns his loss and can all the time have a good time him and his artwork. Ustad Zakir Hussain will reside on without end by way of his unparalleled music and reminiscence of that infectious giggle that lit up our world.” Have a look:
Nationwide Award successful actress Nithya Menen remembered Zakir Hussain with these phrases, “There may be one remorse I’ll have – that the day truly will not come the place I see this extraordinary artist performing reside. What a particular soul, with an unadulterated connection to the divine. A real artist. Who did not take himself so significantly. Such playfulness and lightness in his music and but, an plain depth that made me overlook to breathe. With a classical instrument he someway created comedy, made you giggle , and concurrently marvel at his monumental expertise. One in all my two favorite individuals. Each gone now.”
Singers Abhijeet, composer Vishal Dadlani, three-time Grammy Award winner Ricky Kej, AR Rahman additionally paid tributes to him. Ricky Kej wrote, “Shocked, deeply saddened and devastated by the passing-on of the legend Ustad Zakir Hussain @zakirhq9. One of many biggest musicians and personalities India has ever produced. Together with being the most effective himself, Zakirji was identified for his immense humility, approachable nature, and for being liable for the careers of quite a few musicians, who at the moment are forces to reckon with themselves. He was a treasure trove of ability and data and all the time shared and inspired your complete music group by way of collaborations and his actions. His legacy will reside on without end, and his affect might be felt for generations. He left us too quickly.” Have a look:
Vishal Dadlani’s phrases had been, “There’ll by no means be one other #UstadZakirHussain. My deepest condolences to his household, to all musicians and to music itself. (Received affirmation of the tragic information from Toufiq bhai himself earlier than posting. I request everybody within the feedback to be aware of the emotional state of the household.)”
AR Rahman wrote on X, “Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un. Zakir Bhai was an inspiration, a towering character who elevated the tabla to international acclaim. His loss is immeasurable for all of us. I remorse not with the ability to collaborate with him as a lot as we did a long time in the past, although we had deliberate an album collectively. You shall be actually missed. Could his household and his numerous college students worldwide discover the power to bear this immense loss.”
Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un.
Zakir Bhai was an inspiration, a towering character who elevated the tabla to international acclaim 🌟🌍. His loss is immeasurable for all of us. I remorse not with the ability to collaborate with him as a lot as we did a long time in the past, although we had deliberate…— A.R.Rahman (@arrahman) December 16, 2024
Singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya wrote, “The Nice Maestro #zakirhussain ..Gone Too Quickly…I simply met him at breakfast not too long ago at Birmingham..Relaxation In Peace..Ustad ji..” Have a look:
Zakir Hussain, who’s considered the best tabla participant of his era, is survived by his spouse, Antonia Minnecola and his daughters, Anisa Qureshi and Isabella Qureshi. Born on March 9, 1951, he’s the son of legendary tabla grasp Ustad Alla Rakha. The percussionist, considered one of India’s most celebrated classical musicians, acquired the Padma Shri in 1988, the Padma Bhushan in 2002, and the Padma Vibhushan in 2023.
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