Renowned tabla maestro Zakir Hussain dies at 73 after lung disease battle
Zakir Hussain, the renowned tabla maestro, passed away on December 16 at the age of 73 after battling a lung disease. He died in a San Francisco hospital, leaving behind his wife and two daughters. In 1994, Zakir Hussain was voted the "sexiest man" by readers of the Indian magazine Gentleman, surpassing famous actor Amitabh Bachchan. He recalled the surprise of the magazine team when he won. Zakir Hussain was celebrated for his musical achievements, including three Grammy Awards earlier this year. He was a prominent figure in both Indian and global music, with a career spanning over 60 years.