Renowned tabla player Zakir Hussain dies at 73, tributes pour in from celebrities
Zakir Hussain, a renowned tabla player, passed away at 73 in San Francisco due to complications from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. His family confirmed the news on December 16, 2024. He was celebrated as one of India's greatest classical musicians. Many celebrities, including Kareena Kapoor and Nandita Das, shared tributes on social media. Kapoor posted a nostalgic photo with Hussain, while Das expressed her shock and sadness, recalling their collaboration on the film "Manto." Hussain, born on March 9, 1951, was the son of tabla master Ustad Alla Rakha. He received several prestigious awards, including the Padma Vibhushan in 2023. He is survived by his wife and two daughters.