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On Sunday, December 15, Ustad Zakir Hussain, a tabla master, died in San Francisco at the age of 73. It was determined that idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a persistent lung condition, was the cause of death.

The family’s representative, Jon Bleicher of Prospect PR, verified the information. With the death of Ustad Zakir Hussain, an era comes to an end. Bollywood stars paid tribute to the renowned tabla master and conveyed their sorrow.
Amitabh Bachchan posted “a very sad day” on X.

Kareena Kapoor Khan, star of “Jab We Met,” posted a picture of Ustad Zakir Hussain shaking hands with legendary actor Randhir Kapoor on her Instagram account. She included a red love emoji with the statement, “Maestro forever.”

The death of the tabla master was described by actor Riteish Deshmukh as a “devastating blow to India and the global music community.”

The actor added, “The irreversible loss of Zakir Hussain Sahab is a devastating blow to India and the global music community,” along with his condolences to the family. Sir, generations to come will be inspired and uplifted by your music, which was a gift and a treasure.

Your legacy will endure. May the melodies and rhythms envelop your soul as it rests in everlasting bliss. Sending condolences to the renowned Zakir Hussain Sahab’s family and loved ones.

On his Instagram account, renowned Guru Gaur Gopal Das posted a stunning poster along with a note expressing how much the artist would be missed.

“I’m sending up prayers for your continued voyage in time with the cosmos. Guru Gaur Gopal Das wrote, “You will be missed.”

Bollywood’s ‘Khiladi’ Kumar, Akshay Kumar, referred to Ustad Zakir Hussain as a ‘treasure’ of the nation’s musical legacy. The ‘Housefull’ actor posted on Instagram, saying, “I’m really saddened to learn about Ustad Zakir Hussain Saab’s tragic passing. He was a genuine gem for the musical legacy of our nation.

Bollywood star Ranveer Singh shared a picture of the tabla master with a red heart and folded hands emoji in remembrance of him.

The famous tabla player Ustad Alla Rakha was the father of Zakir Hussain, who was born in Mumbai, India, on March 9, 1951.
He also received a Grammy Award for his work with Mickey Hart of the Grateful Dead on the Planet Drum CD.
Over the years, Zakir Hussain has received several honors for his services to music, including four Grammy Awards, the Indian government’s Padma Shri (1988) and Padma Bhushan (2002).