<p>Renowned tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain passed away at the age of 73 on Sunday (December 15).</p>

<p>Hussain had been admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of a hospital in San Francisco due to heart-related complications. "Official confirmation from family, hospital or the consulate in San Fransisco (where there are reports he is undergoing health checkups) is still awaited," ANI posted on X.</p>

<p>“He has been admitted to a hospital in San Francisco for a heart-related problem for the last two weeks,” said Nirmala Bachani, Hussain's manager.</p>

<p>Hussain, widely credited with bringing the tabla to the global stage, leaves behind a lasting legacy in the world of music.</p>

<p>Zakir Hussain, the son of legendary tabla player Ustad Allah Rakha, began learning the tabla at the age of seven and was performing across India by the time he was 12. Over the years, he made significant contributions to Indian classical music and brought the Tabla to a global platform.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="http://wionews.com/entertainment/zakir-hussain-is-a-living-example-of-indias-soft-power-ganesh-rajagopalan-698961" hreflang="en">Zakir Hussain is a living example of India's musical soft power: Ganesh Rajagopalan</a></strong></p>

<p>The Tabla maestro was celebrated both in India and internationally for his&nbsp;achievements. The Government of India honoured him with several prestigious awards, including the Padma Shri in 1988, the Padma Bhushan in 2002, and the Padma Vibhushan in 2023.</p>

<p>He also received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1990, India’s highest recognition in the field of music.</p>

<p>Following the news of his passing, heartfelt tributes began to pour in for the legendary musician.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">The बोल of Zakir Hussain Ji’s tabla spoke a universal language, transcending borders, cultures and generations.<br />
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<p>"The बोल of Zakir Hussain Ji’s tabla spoke a universal language, transcending borders, cultures and generations. This clip defines how we will remember him, and celebrate his legacy. The sound &amp; vibrations of his rhythm will echo in our hearts forever. सदैव गूंजेगा, वाह ताज! My deepest condolences to his family, fans and loved ones. Om Shanti,"&nbsp;Union Minister&nbsp;Jyotiraditya M. Scindia wrote on X.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Deeply shocked and saddened by the untimely death of Ustad Zakir Hussain, the renowned maestro and one of the greatest tabla players of all times. This is a huge loss for the country and his millions of admirers across the planet.<br />
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Renowned tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain passed away at the age of 73 on Sunday (December 15). Hussain had been admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of a hospital in San Francisco due to heart-related complications.

Renowned tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain passed away at the age of 73 on Sunday (December 15). Hussain had been admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of a hospital in San Francisco due to heart-related complications. "Official confirmation from family, hospital or the consulate in San Fransisco (where there are reports he is undergoing health checkups) is still awaited," ANI posted on X. “He has been admitted to a hospital in San Francisco for a heart-related problem for the last two weeks,” said Nirmala Bachani, Hussain's manager. Hussain, widely credited with bringing the tabla to the global stage, leaves behind a lasting legacy in the world of music. Zakir Hussain, the son of legendary tabla player Ustad Allah Rakha, began learning the tabla at the age of seven and was performing across India by the time he was 12. Over the years, he made significant contributions to Indian classical music and brought the Tabla to a global platform. Also read: Zakir Hussain is a living example of India's musical soft power: Ganesh Rajagopalan The Tabla maestro was celebrated both in India and internationally for his achievements. The Government of India honoured him with several prestigious awards, including the Padma Shri in 1988, the Padma Bhushan in 2002, and the Padma Vibhushan in 2023. He also received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1990, India’s highest recognition in the field of music. Following the news of his passing, heartfelt tributes began to pour in for the legendary musician. The बोल of Zakir Hussain Ji’s tabla spoke a universal language, transcending borders, cultures and generations. This clip defines how we will remember him, and celebrate his legacy. The sound & vibrations of his rhythm will echo in our hearts forever. सदैव गूंजेगा, वाह ताज! My… pic.twitter.com/duGIHgnTYY — Jyotiraditya M. Scindia (@JM_Scindia) December 15, 2024 × "The बोल of Zakir Hussain Ji’s tabla spoke a universal language, transcending borders, cultures and generations. This clip defines how we will remember him, and celebrate his legacy. The sound & vibrations of his rhythm will echo in our hearts forever. सदैव गूंजेगा, वाह ताज! My deepest condolences to his family, fans and loved ones. Om Shanti," Union Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia wrote on X. Deeply shocked and saddened by the untimely death of Ustad Zakir Hussain, the renowned maestro and one of the greatest tabla players of all times. This is a huge loss for the country and his millions of admirers across the planet. I convey my sincere condolences to the family,… — Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) December 15, 2024 × (With inputs from agencies)

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