Zakir Hussain, India's beloved son and the internationally popular tabla maestro breathed his last leaving all in tears. Zakir Hussain passed away in USA battling idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis in San Fransisco, USA.
73 year old Zakir Hussain was survived by his wife Antonia Minnecola, his daughters Anisa Qureshi and her family, Isabella Qureshi and her family, his brothers Taufiq and Fazal Qureshi, and his sister Khurshid Aulia.
Earlier Zakir Hussain was admitted in hospital in ICU on Sunday due to heart related problems. His family members confirmed the tragic news saying 'His prolific work as a teacher, mentor and educator has left an indelible mark on countless musicians. He hoped to inspire the next generation to go further. He leaves behind an unparalleled legacy as a cultural ambassador and one of the greatest musicians of all time."
Zakir Hussain became the First Indian to win 3 Grammy Awards on single night on March 2024 early this year.