New Delhi:
Zakir Hussain, the four-time Grammy winner, died on Monday at a hospital in San Francisco, US. He was 73. In accordance with a press release from his household, the legend died as a consequence of problems from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Tributes for the legendary artist, a marquee title in India and overseas, have been pouring in from all corners. Dressmaker Manish Malhotra additionally shared a collection of photographs of Zakir Hussain on Instagram. In his heartfelt word, Manish recalled the honour of dressing the tabla maestro for the 2024 Grammys. He wrote, “RIP Ustaad Zakir Hussain. I had the privilege and honour of dressing Maestro Zakir Hussain for the Grammys 2024 and assembly him at our Manish Malhotra Headquarters in Mumbai. I’ll cherish these reminiscences for all times. Love and respect.”
Kareena Kapoor additionally shared a throwback picture of Zakir Hussain on her Instagram Tales. The snap featured Kareena, her father, actor Randhir Kapoor and the legendary tabla maestro. Within the image, Kareena’s father and Zakir Hussain are seen shaking arms, whereas Kareena stands beside them, wanting down. “Maestro perpetually,” Kareena wrote in her caption.
Ranveer Singh additionally paid tribute to Zakir Hussain by sharing a black-and-white picture of the maestro. Within the photograph, Zakir Hussain is seen smiling and taking part in the tabla.
In her word for Zakir Hussain, Bhumi Pednekar wrote, “Maestro. His rhythm will echo in our hearts perpetually.” Try her publish beneath:
In a press release, Zakir Hussain’s household stated, “He (Zakir Hussain) leaves behind a rare legacy cherished by numerous music lovers across the globe, with an affect that may resonate for generations to come back.”
In a profession spanning six a long time, Zakir Hussain collaborated with quite a few famend worldwide and Indian artists. His groundbreaking work with Western musicians like Yo-Yo Ma, Charles Lloyd, Bela Fleck, Edgar Meyer, Mickey Hart, and George Harrison performed a pivotal position in bringing Indian classical music to a world viewers.
Zakir Hussain obtained the Padma Shri in 1988, the Padma Bhushan in 2002 and the Padma Vibhushan in 2023.
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