AR Rahman To Kareena Kapoor: Celebrities Pay Tribute To Zakir Hussain (Image-X/Mohanlal)
Zakir Hussain, the renowned tabla maestro, died at the age of 73 at a hospital in San Francisco, following complications arising from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. His death sent shock waves across the country. Various celebrities of the cine industry expressed their condolences over the legendary musician’s passing. Sharing their heartfelt notes about the maestro, members of Indian cinema reminisced about the history etched by Zakir Hussain, the man who won hearts.
Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman wrote, “Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un. Zakir Bhai was an inspiration, a towering personality who elevated the tabla to global acclaim . His loss is immeasurable for all of us. I regret not being able to collaborate with him as much as we did decades ago, though we had planned an album together . You shall be truly missed. May his family and his countless students worldwide find the strength to bear this immense loss.”
Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un.
Zakir Bhai was an inspiration, a towering personality who elevated the tabla to global acclaim 🌟🌍. His loss is immeasurable for all of us. I regret not being able to collaborate with him as much as we did decades ago, though we had planned…— A.R.Rahman (@arrahman) December 16, 2024
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Malayalam superstar Mohanlal expressed the void in the world of music due to the death of the legendary musician. He wrote, “Ustad Zakir Hussain’s passing leaves an irreplaceable void in the world of music. His rhythms united hearts across borders. My deepest condolences to his family and admirers.”
Ustad Zakir Hussain’s passing leaves an irreplaceable void in the world of music. His rhythms united hearts across borders. My deepest condolences to his family and admirers. pic.twitter.com/Nx6yxRGUll
— Mohanlal (@Mohanlal) December 16, 2024
Actor Kamal Haasan shared a picture of his interaction with the tabla artist and expressed his condolences, ” Zakir Bhai ! He left too soon. Yet we are grateful for the times he gave us and what he left behind in the form of his art. Goodbye and Thank you.”
Zakir Bhai ! He left too soon. Yet we are grateful for the times he gave us and what he left behind in the form of his art.
Goodbye and Thank you.#ZakirHussain pic.twitter.com/ln1cmID5LV— Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) December 16, 2024
Indian filmmaker Hansal Mehta sent his goodbye to the musician and wrote, “The maestro, Ustad Zakir Hussain passed away a few hours ago. Goodbye Ustadji. The man who made the tabla sexy, who brought an accompanying instrument to the forefront is gone. Deepest condolences to his family, fans and students around the globe.”
The maestro, Ustad Zakir Hussain passed away a few hours ago. Goodbye Ustadji. The man who made the tabla sexy, who brought an accompanying instrument to the forefront is gone. Deepest condolences to his family, fans and students around the globe. pic.twitter.com/JiObDgjtjs
— Hansal Mehta (@mehtahansal) December 16, 2024
Pained by the sudden demise of the legend, Sarfira star Akshay Kumar wrote, “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.”
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 🙏 pic.twitter.com/a5TWDMymfZ
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) December 16, 2024
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Singham Again actor Ranveer Singh also expressed his condolences by sharing a nostalgic image of the musician and posted these following emojis, “♥️🧿🙏🏽 #Maestro #UstadZakirHussain”
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Sharing a photo with her father Randhi Kapoor and Hussain, Kareena Kapoor Khan wrote, “Maestro Forever”
