Celebrities mourn the death of tabla maestro Zakir Hussain at 73
Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain has died at the age of 73 in San Francisco due to complications from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. His family confirmed he passed away peacefully after being in the hospital for two weeks. Celebrities from the film industry, including Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, and Kangana Ranaut, expressed their condolences on social media. They praised Hussain's contributions to music and shared memories of his impact on their lives. Hussain, regarded as one of the greatest tabla players, was the son of Ustad Alla Rakha. He leaves behind his wife and two daughters, having had a celebrated career that spanned six decades.