Zakir Hussain Death: Kareena Kapoor, Ranveer Singh And Others Pay Tribute To Tabla Legend, 'Maestro Forever'

Several celebrities, including Kareena Kapoor, Ranveer Singh, Riteish Deshmukh, and Bhumi Pednekar, paid heartfelt tributes to the legendary tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain.

Several celebrities, including Kareena Kapoor, Ranveer Singh, Riteish Deshmukh, and Bhumi Pednekar, paid heartfelt tributes to the legendary tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain. Taking to social media, they shared emotional notes and cherished memories in honor of the late musician.

Celebs mourn demise of tabla legend Zakir Hussain

On her Instagram Stories, Kareena Kapoor posted a throwback photo featuring herself, Zakir Hussain, and her father, actor Randhir Kapoor. In the picture, Zakir and Randhir are seen smiling and shaking hands, while Kareena looks on. She wrote, "Maestro forever (red heart emojis)."

Ranveer Singh shared a vintage black-and-white photo of Zakir playing the tabla, writing, "(Red heart, nazar amulet, and folded hands emojis) #Maestro #UstadZakirHussain."

 

Bhumi Pednekar also posted an old photograph of Zakir on Instagram, captioning it, "Maestro (white heart emoji). His rhythm will echo in our hearts forever (broken heart and folded hands emojis) #zakirhussain."

 

Drummer Nate Smith expressed gratitude, saying, "Thank you for all of the music you gave us."

Renuka Shahane shared a heartfelt message on her Instagram Stories alongside a photo, stating, "Legend, icon, maestro, wizard, genius, one falls short of words to describe such immense talent. What a loss to the world of music. #UstaadZakirHussain." Shweta Tiwari also mourned the loss, posting a photo with the caption, "We lost our legend today. Very sad news."

Grammy-winning musician Ricky Kej reflected on Zakir Hussain's humility and remarkable contributions to music. On X, he wrote, "One of the greatest musicians and personalities India has ever produced. Along with being the best himself, Zakirji was known for being responsible for the careers of numerous musicians, who are now forces to reckon with themselves. He was a treasure trove of skill and knowledge and always shared and encouraged the entire music community through collaborations and his actions. His legacy will live on forever, and his influence will be felt for generations. He left us too soon."

Riteish Deshmukh posted a nostalgic picture of Zakir Hussain on X (formerly Twitter) and shared, "The irreparable loss of Zakir Hussain Sahab is a devastating blow to India and the global music community. Sir, Your music was a gift, a treasure that will continue to inspire and uplift generations to come. Your legacy will live on. May your soul rest in eternal glory, surrounded by the rhythms and melodies. Condolences to the family and loved ones of the legendary Zakir Hussain Sahab."

 

About Zakir Hussain

Ustad Zakir Hussain passed away at a hospital in San Francisco, his family confirmed on Monday. The 73-year-old succumbed to complications arising from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. He had been hospitalised for the last two weeks and was moved to the ICU as his condition worsened.

Widely regarded as the greatest tabla player of his generation, Zakir Hussain is survived by his wife, Antonia Minnecola, and their daughters, Anisa Qureshi and Isabella Qureshi. Born on March 9, 1951, he was the son of the legendary tabla virtuoso Ustad Alla Rakha. In a statement, his family said, "He leaves behind an extraordinary legacy cherished by countless music lovers around the globe, with an influence that will resonate for generations to come."