Zakir Hussain has been a legendary figure in music for decades. Famous for his tabla skills, over the years the percussionist had contributed enough to music as a whole, that he become synonymous with the instrument. So, when the news of the great tabla player passing due to Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis surfaced, the internet was in shock, following which the reactions to Zakir Hussain’s passing came pouring in. One fan expressed his feelings by saying, “The Taj tea lost its taste today.”
Tabla Maestro Zakir Hussain Passed Away At 73
The news of the great tabla player surfaced on the internet during the night hours of 15th December 2024. In a statement given to India Today on Monday, Zakir’s family confirmed the legend’s passing due to complications from Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. After the confirmation, condolences started pouring in on the internet.
X Users React To Zakir Hussain Death
As the news was confirmed by multiple news outlets, condolences for Zakir Hussain came pouring in. Numerous celebrities came forward and shared their interaction and great stories with the legend. Moreover, fans of his music also let their feelings known on the social media platform X. The reactions ranged from appreciating his musical journey to people expressing their sadness over the loss of the great tabla player Zakir Hussain and its impact on classical music.
The Taj tea lost its taste today
RIP legend #zakirhussain pic.twitter.com/BQj85gjEGL— Shikhar Sagar (@crazy__shikhu) December 15, 2024
Thank you sir for these memories
Ustad aap great ho #zakirhussain pic.twitter.com/65DHf1PdmO
— Rashmi Puranik (@Marathi_Rash) December 15, 2024
Rip in peace Ustaad Sahab …… There won\’t be another one like you #Zakhir_Hussain pic.twitter.com/1oOXSsgMk1
— RICHARD The One ريتشارد (@Richard_mkm) December 15, 2024
Farewell to a rhythm legend. Rest in peace, Zakir Hussain. ❤️ #zakirhussain pic.twitter.com/ARGVMFP4x7
— Prayag (@theprayagtiwari) December 15, 2024
this tabla x boxing jugalbandi in Monkey man was just pure genius.
Even at 73 years of age he was hitting it out of the park, he lived his artform till his last breath. Rest in peace legend #zakirhussain pic.twitter.com/82H2ixXpnw
— ح (@hmmbly) December 15, 2024
The Journey Of The Great Tabla Player Zakir Hussain
Ustad Zakir Hussain was born in 1951 Bombay to famous tabla player Ustad Alla Rakha Qureshi. He completed his graduation from St. Xaviers College in Mumbai and since then has been on a musical journey giving life to music across the globe. In his journey, the legend not only picked up multiple Grammys and National Awards but only won hearts with his composition. His accomplishments and undeniable talent made him one of the greatest tabla players of all time.
