Zakir Hussain, celebrated tabla maestro, dies at 73 after lung disease
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, Hussain was named the "Sexiest Man" by Indian magazine Gentleman, beating actor Amitabh Bachchan. This title was awarded based on votes from the magazine's female readers. Hussain had a celebrated career, winning three Grammys and receiving multiple prestigious awards, including Padma Shri and Padma Vibhushan. He was known for his contributions to music and his performances worldwide.