Zakir Hussain, legendary tabla maestro, dies at 73 in San Francisco
Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain died on December 16, 2024, at the age of 73 in San Francisco. His family confirmed he passed away from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis while receiving treatment. Following the announcement, many television celebrities expressed their condolences on social media. Shweta Tiwari and Kashmera Shah were among those who shared tributes, highlighting Hussain's legendary status in music. Hussain is remembered as one of the greatest tabla players of his time. He is survived by his wife and two daughters.