Zakir Hussain's tabla cameo in Dev Patel's Monkey Man goes viral after his passing

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Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain passed away on December 16 at the age of 73 after battling idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. His family confirmed he died in a San Francisco hospital, prompting tributes from fans and musicians honoring his legacy in Indian classical music. A video of Hussain's cameo in Dev Patel's film "Monkey Man" has gone viral. In the film, he plays tabla during a scene where Patel's character trains, blending Indian classical music with cinematic action. Fans are sharing the clip as a tribute to his talent. Hussain was known for his innovative approach to music, blending genres and earning multiple Grammy Awards. His career spanned over six decades, and he also appeared in films like "Saaz" and "Heat and Dust." "Monkey Man" was released in the U.S. but has not been cleared for release in India.


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