Zakir Hussain Funeral: Tabla Maestro’s Last Rites To Take Place In San Francisco? Here’s What We Know

Zakir Hussain Funeral: In what came as a shocking news for the entire nation, India lost one of its legendary artists on December 15 as the world of tablas lost a beat. We are talking about Zakir Hussain who has been a legendary tabla artist and has won several accolades to his name. The Grammy Award winner breathed his last in a hospital in San Francisco after being hospitalised for two weeks. As his family confirmed his unfortunate demise at the age of 73, it was reported that Zakir Hussain died of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

For the uninitiated, Zakir, who has been in US for a while now, wasn't keeping well for a while now and was recently shifted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). In fact, he made his last public appearance at Pankaj Udhas in February this year. Ever since the new of Zakir Hussain's demise has surfaced online, the social media has been abuzz with tweets mourning the loss. Amid this, there have been speculations about Zakir Hussain's funeral

Zakir Hussain Funeral Detail

To note, there have been no official announcement made by Zakir Hussain's family about the funeral. However, according to reports published in Republic World and The Logical Indian, Zakir Hussain's last rites are expected to take place soon and the funeral will be held in San Francisco. As per a recent update by ABP, Zakir Hussain's last rites will take place on December 19 in San Francisco.

PM Modi Mourns Zakir Hussain's Demise

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has mourned Zakir Hussain's demise and tweeted, "Deeply saddened by the passing of the legendary tabla maestro, Ustad Zakir Hussain Ji. He will be remembered as a true genius who revolutionized the world of Indian classical music. He also brought the tabla to the global stage, captivating millions with his unparalleled rhythm. Through this, he seamlessly blended Indian classical traditions with global music, thus becoming an icon of cultural unity. His iconic performances and soulful compositions will contribute to inspire generations of musicians and music lovers alike. My heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and the global music community".