Bollywood Mourns: Zakir Hussain’s Passing Leaves Celebs and Fans Heartbroken!

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.

Zakir Hussain and Shankar Mahadevan creates history at Grammy Awards 2024!

The highly anticipated Grammy Awards 2024 winners were announced on Monday. The Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles served as the venue for the main event. The occasion was rendered even more significant for India by the fact that renowned singer-musician Shankar Mahadevan received his first-ever Grammy. In addition, Ustad Zakir Hussain also documented his noteworthy triumph on that historic day.

A long time ago, on February 5, the official announcement of the highly anticipated Grammy Awards 2024 was made. For their joint effort on Pashto, Edgar Meyer, Rakesh Chaurasia, Bela Fleck, and Zakir Hussain were awarded the Grammy for Best Global Music Performance. Rakesh Chaurasia's two Grammy wins and his status as the first Indian musician to win three in a single night further add to the incredible magnitude of the victory.

Renowned musician Ricky Kej expressed his support for the historic occasion by celebrating Hussain and Chaurasia's success on his X.

Additionally, Shankar Mahadevan's fusion ensemble Shakti's most recent album, This Moment, got the title of Best Global Music Album. The achievement is all the more remarkable considering that this will be the group's first new album in over 45 years.

On their X (formerly Twitter) page, the Grammys posted an official statement along with a photo of Mahadevan and fellow band member Ganesh Rajagopalan accepting the coveted prize. “Congrats Best Global Music Album winner - 'This Moment' Shakti. #GRAMMYs,” the Grammy posted in the post.

Guitarist John McLaughlin, tabla player Zakir Hussain, vocalist Shankar Mahadevan, percussionist V Selvaganesh, and violinist Ganesh Rajagopalan co-wrote eight of the pieces on the album This Moment.

In a moving thank you speech, Shankar Mahadevan praised his wife for her steadfast support. “Thank you boys and thank you god, family, friends and India. We are proud of you India. Last but not the least, I’d like to dedicate this award to my wife, whom every note of my music is dedicated to,” he told.