A Musical Legend Lost: Bollywood Stars Pay Emotional Tribute to Zakir Hussain!
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The world lost Ustad Zakir Hussain, a famous tabla master, on Monday, December 16, 2024. When the 73-year-old celebrated artist died in San Francisco, he was receiving treatment for severe heart-related conditions. Following the announcement, a number of Bollywood celebs expressed their sorrow on social media, including Hansal Mehta, Zoya Akhtar, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Akshay Kumar, and others.
Akshay Kumar posted a picture of the maestro on social media as soon as word of Zakir Hussain's passing circulated. He composed, "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."
Kareena Kapoor Khan also honored the renowned musician with a touching photo of herself with her father, Randhir Kapoor, and Zakir Hussain.
On X (previously Twitter), director Hansal Mehta said his final farewell to the tabla master, he penned, “The maestro who made so many sleepless nights at Hindustani classical concerts memorable. The man who knew how to engage with an audience through his artistry. The Ustad who made the tabla sexy. Goodbye Ustad Zakir Hussain.”
On X (previously Twitter), director Hansal Mehta said his final farewell to the tabla master, he penned, “The maestro who made so many sleepless nights at Hindustani classical concerts memorable. The man who knew how to engage with an audience through his artistry. The Ustad who made the tabla sexy. Goodbye Ustad Zakir Hussain.”
On Instagram, Ananya Panday posted a photo of Zakir Hussain along with a heart emoji. Rakul Preet Kaur, meantime, wrote, "REST IN PEACE, Ustad Zakir Hussain 1951-2024 Rest in peace, Ustad Zakir Hussain's Ji. You will forever be remembered and missed."
Sunny Deol mourned the passing of Zakir Hussain and said, "A monumental loss to India and the world of music with the passing away of Padma Vibhushan #Zakir Hussain, one of the greatest musicians ever. His contribution to music transcended borders. His legacy will forever resonate through the beats of his tabla. Rest in peace, maestro".
Written by Manoj Bajpayee, "The rhythm of a maestro can never be muted. RIP Zakir Hussain Sahab AA. Shocked and heartbroken by his passing, his legacy will live on in every beat."
Additionally, filmmaker Zoya Akhtar expressed her grief on Instagram by sharing a black-and-white photo of Zakir Hussain along with the message, “Ustaad (red heart emoji) #therewillneverbeanotheryou #thankyouforthemusic #zakirhussain #maestro #nationaltreasure #RIP @zakirhq9.”
Earlier this year, actress Nimrat Kaur reminisced about her final live performance of Ustad Zakir Hussain at the Prithvi Theatre. She revealed, “On Feb 28th, ’24, when I last watched Ustad Zakir Hussain live at Prithvi Theatre, I recall my heart beating to the beats of the sheer flawless genius of his talent. His international superstardom and the zenith of his achievements are forever here to inspire and energize us.”
She also said, “As a human being, to remain the most humble, gracious, and generous through his incomparable life journey is what remains etched as a life goal in my heart. Your kind eyes and mystical being shall outlive generations…rest in glory Ustad ji. Never shall there be another.”
Blood pressure problems had been plaguing the 73-year-old artist. His family consequently sent him to a reputable hospital to receive treatment for severe medical conditions. The musician tragically died in spite of the medical team's efforts and the prayers of his millions of followers.
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