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Zakir Hussain Biography: Tabla Maestro's Age, Education, Family, Awards & Honours; Everything You Need To Know
Zakir Hussain Biography: Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain was in critical condition on Sunday, and on Monday morning, his family confirmed his passing. Reports indicate that Zakir succumbed to idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), IPF is a serious chronic disease that affects the tissue surrounding the air sacs or alveoli, in the lungs. As we mourn the loss of the legendary Zakir Hussain, let us take a moment to reflect on his remarkable biography.
Zakir Hussain Biography
Age
Zakir Hussain was born on March 9, 1951. He died at the age of 73.
Family Background
Zakir Hussain is the eldest son of legendary tabla maestro Ustad Alla Rakha. Born into the GOAT family, Zakir continued to follow his father's footsteps.
Zakir Hussain's Early Life
Zakir Hussain started his musical career at the age of seven. When he was 12 years old, Zakir performed his first concert. Talking about his education, Zakir attended St. Michael's High School in Mahim. He did his graduation from St. Xavier's College, Mumbai.
Zakir Hussain Career
Zakir Hussain gained worldwide recognition in the 1970s. Back in that time, Zakir reportedly did over 150 concerts every year. He played on George Harrison's 'Living in he Material World', John Handy's 'Hard Work' and Earth, Wind & Fire's 'Powerlight.' Later, he was invited by Mickey Hart to create a special album featuring all the renowned drummers named "Planet Drum." The first Plant Drum album even went to the Grammys in 1992. Zakir also co-founded the music supergroup "Tabla Beat Science."
Who Used To Make Zakir Hussain's Tabla?
It was Hridas Vhatkar who used to make Zakir Hussain's tablas. He made it for over more than 18 years. Haridas reportedly learned this skill specially to make tablas for Zakir.
Zakir Hussain Family
Zakir Hussain married a Kathak dancer Antonia Minnecola. She was also the Tabla maestro's manager. They together had two daughters, Anisa Qureshi and Isabella Qureshi.
Zakir Hussain Awards & Honours
Zakir Hussain has received several awards and honours for his unique skill. He was awarded with the title of Padma Shri in 1988. In 2002, Zakir was honoured with Padma Bhushan and in 2023 he got Padma Vibhushan. Zakir was also presented with the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1990. In 2022, Zakir received Japan's highest private award, the Kyoto Prize, in Arts & Philosophy. In 2024, Zakir received 3 awards at the Grammys.
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