President and PM Modi honor tabla maestro Zakir Hussain after his death at 73

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President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and other leaders mourned the death of tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain, who passed away at 73 in San Francisco due to health complications. Murmu called his passing a significant loss to music, while Modi praised Hussain for bringing tabla to a global audience. Other officials highlighted his impact on Indian music and cultural unity. Hussain was remembered as a musical genius and cultural ambassador, with many leaders acknowledging his lasting legacy in bridging musical traditions.


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