On Monday, December 16, 2024, the world lost renowned tabla master Ustad Zakir Hussain. The renowned artist, 73, was undergoing treatment for serious heart-related illnesses when he passed away in San Francisco. Several Bollywood celebrities, including Hansal Mehta, Zoya Akhtar, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Akshay Kumar, and others, shared their sadness on social media after the news was made public.
As soon as news of Zakir Hussain's death spread, Akshay Kumar shared a photo of the master on social media. He wrote, "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."
Kareena Kapoor Khan also paid tribute to the well-known
musician by sharing a heartfelt picture of herself with Zakir Hussain, Randhir
Kapoor, and her father.
Director Hansal Mehta wrote his final farewell to the tabla master on X
(formerly Twitter), “The maestro who made so many sleepless nights at
Hindustani classical concerts memorable. The man who knew how to engage with an
audience through his artistry. The Ustad who made the tabla sexy. Goodbye Ustad
Zakir Hussain.”
Ananya Panday shared a picture of Zakir Hussain and a heart
emoji on Instagram. Meanwhile, "REST IN PEACE, Ustad Zakir Hussain
1951-2024," was written by Rakul Preet Kaur. Ustad Zakir Hussain's Ji, may
you rest in peace. You will always be missed and remembered.
Sunny Deol expressed sorrow at Zakir Hussain's departure and stated, "A
monumental loss to India and the world of music with the passing away of Padma
Vibhushan #Zakir Hussain, one of the greatest musicians ever. His contribution
to music transcended borders. His legacy will forever resonate through the
beats of his tabla. Rest in peace, maestro".
Manoj Bajpayee penned, "The rhythm of a maestro can never be muted. RIP Zakir Hussain Sahab AA. Shocked and heartbroken by his passing, his legacy will live on in every beat."
Additionally, filmmaker Zoya Akhtar shared a black-and-white image of Zakir Hussain with the statement on Instagram to show her sorrow, “Ustaad (red heart emoji) #therewillneverbeanotheryou #thankyouforthemusic #zakirhussain #maestro #nationaltreasure #RIP @zakirhq9.”
Actress Nimrat Kaur reflected on her last live performance of Ustad Zakir Hussain at the Prithvi Theatre earlier this year. She disclosed, “On Feb 28th, ’24, when I last watched Ustad Zakir Hussain live at Prithvi Theatre, I recall my heart beating to the beats of the sheer flawless genius of his talent. His international superstardom and the zenith of his achievements are forever here to inspire and energize us.”
She also revealed, “As a human being, to remain the most humble, gracious, and generous through his incomparable life journey is what remains etched as a life goal in my heart. Your kind eyes and mystical being shall outlive generations…rest in glory Ustad ji. Never shall there be another.”
The 73-year-old artist has been suffering with blood
pressure issues. As a result, his family sent him to a reputable hospital for
treatment of serious illnesses. Despite the efforts of the medical staff and
the prayers of his millions of fans, the musician tragically passed away.
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