Zakir Hussain's film legacy includes role as composer in 1998 musical drama Saaz

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Zakir Hussain, the renowned tabla player, also acted in films. He made his debut in the 1983 movie "Heat and Dust," playing a civil servant. He later appeared in the 1998 musical drama "Saaz," where he portrayed a composer inspired by RD Burman. In "Saaz," Hussain not only acted but also composed two songs for the film. The movie featured veteran actresses Shabana Azmi and Aruna Irani as musical sisters facing challenges after their father's death. Hussain's final film appearance was in the 2024 action thriller "Monkey Man," where he had a cameo role. He passed away on Monday in San Francisco after being hospitalized.


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