Zakir Hussain's nephew confirms tabla maestro is alive amid death rumors
Reports of tabla maestro Zakir Hussain's death circulated on social media, prompting widespread condolences. His nephew, Ameer Aulia, confirmed that Hussain is alive but in critical condition in a San Francisco hospital. Hussain's manager stated he has been facing blood pressure issues and requested prayers for his recovery. Despite the clarifications, many tributes continued to appear online, including a now-deleted tweet from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. Zakir Hussain, 73, is a renowned percussionist and five-time Grammy winner. He is known for his influential work that blends Indian classical music with jazz.