Ustad Zakir Hussain passes away at 73: Amitabh Bachchan, Ranveer Singh, Kareena Kapoor Khan, and others mourn the loss of tabla maestro

Ustad Zakir Hussain passed away at 73. The tabla maestro was admitted to a hospital in San Francisco due to heart-related issues.

Amitabh Bachchan, Ustad Zakir Hussain, Kareena Kapoor Khan

Ustad Zakir Hussain the tabla maestro, passed away at 73 on December 15. He was admitted to a hospital in San Francisco and was suffering from heart-related complications. The legendary musician had been hospitalized for the last two weeks and was in a critical condition as he was later taken to the ICU. As the news of his demise was confirmed by his family members, celebrities mourned the great loss on their social media accounts.

Celebs mourn Ustad Zakir Hussain's loss

Taking to his X handle, Amitabh Bachchan mourned the loss of Ustad Zakir Hussain. He wrote, "T 5224 - .. a very sad day .. (sad face emoji)."

On the other hand, Riteish Deshmukh shared a picture of the tabla maestro and penned, "The irreparable loss of Zakir Hussain Sahab is a devastating blow to India and the global music community. Sir, Your music was a gift, a treasure that will continue to inspire and uplift generations to come. Your legacy will live on. May your soul rest in eternal glory, surrounded by the rhythms and melodies. Condolences to the family and loved ones of the legendary Zakir Hussain Sahab."

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Kareena Kapoor Khan shared a priceless picture of her father Randhir Kapoor handshaking Ustad Zakir Hussain at an event on her Instagram Story and wrote, "Maestro Forever."

On the other hand, Akshay Kumar took to his Instagram Story and shared a picture of the late legendary musician. He penned, "Very pained to know about the sad demise of Ustad Zakir Hussain Saab. He was truly a treasure for our country's musical heritage. Om Shanti."

Ranveer Singh shared a post on his Instagram account and captioned it, "#Maestro #UstadZakirHussain."

Bhumi Pednekar wrote, "Maestro His rhythm will echo in our hearts forever #zakirhussain."

Kangana Ranaut wrote, "You made India richer. Thank you for your contribution."

Zakir Hussain's family confirms his demise news

The demise news of Zakir Hussain spread like wildfire on Sunday (December 15). However, his family members dismissed the news and confirmed he was 'very much alive.'

Now, on Monday morning (December 16), a statement from his family confirmed to India Today, "Zakir Hussain, one of the world’s most transcendent musicians, passed away from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis in San Francisco at the age of 73".

"He leaves behind an extraordinary legacy cherished by countless music lovers around the globe, with an influence that will resonate for generations to come," the family said.

Meanwhile, speaking about his achievements, Ustad Zakir Hussain redefined the rhythym of tabla to an international level and impressed the audience with his magical beats. He has earned five Grammy Awards over the course of his career, including three accolades at the 66th Grammy Awards earlier this year.

Rest in peace, Ustad Zakir Hussain!

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