Ustad Zakir Hussain Passes Away: His Last Public Appearance At Pankaj Udhas’ Funeral Goes Viral | Watch – News18
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Tabla Maestro Zakir Hussain passed away at the age of 73 in San Francisco from a lung-related issue, namely idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
Zakir Hussain had paid his last respects to Pankaj Udhas in February.
The heartbreaking news of legendary tabla maestro Zakir Hussain’s death has sent shockwaves across the nation. Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar, AR Rahman, and many others paid tribute to the tabla virtuoso, and expressed their grief. His death has left an irrepairable void in the world of music. Zakir Hussain made his last public appearance at singer Pankaj Udhas’ funeral in February this year. Pankaj Udhas passed away on February 26 in Mumbai after a prolonged illness.
Zakir Hussain had visited late Pankaj Udhas’ residence to pay his last respects to the ghazal maestro in February. He was seen arriving with his brother and musician Taufiq Qureshi. The tabla maestro also talked to the press back then and said, “The amount of happiness he has shared with his music, there is no answer for that. We love his family and Pankaj bhai immensely.”
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Meanwhile, Zakir Hussain’s death was confirmed by his family on Monday morning. He passed away at the age of 73 in San Francisco from a lung-related issue, namely idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. He is survived by his wife Antonia Minnecola, his daughters Anisa Qureshi and her family, Isabella Qureshi and her family, his brothers Taufiq and Fazal Qureshi, and his sister Khurshid Aulia.
In the official statement on Zakir Hussain’s death on Monday, his family told Hindustan Times, “His prolific work as a teacher, mentor and educator has left an indelible mark on countless musicians. He hoped to inspire the next generation to go further. He leaves behind an unparalleled legacy as a cultural ambassador and one of the greatest musicians of all time. The family requests privacy at this time.”
Born in 1951, Zakir Hussain was the eldest son of tabla player Alla Rakha. A four-time Grammy winner, Zakir Hussain’s contributions to music earned him numerous accolades, including the Padma Shri in 1988, followed by the Padma Bhushan in 2002, and the Padma Vibhushan in 2023. In February this year, Zakir Hussain became the first Indian musician to receive three Grammys at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards.
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