'Wah Taj': How To Watch Zakir Hussain's Iconic Taj Mahal Tea Ad Online. Check Out Netizens' Tribute

Many people till date remember Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain by 'Brooke Bond Wah Taj' tea commercial only. Here's how you can watch it in three easy steps.

The Tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain passed away in San Francisco at the age of 73, leaving fans deeply saddened. Many expressed their grief over his demise and paid tribute to the legend. Among the tributes, there was one thing that stood out to many and brought memories from the past. Many of us might have seen 'Wah Taj' commercials while growing up. In one of the commercials for Brooke Bond Taj Mahal Tea, the beloved Tabla maestro showcased his skills.

Many people till date remember Hussain by that commercial only, but do you know where or how you can watch it? We'll pay tribute to him by helping you watch that commercial and remember him.

How To Watch 'Wah Taj' Ad

In this iconic commercial, Zakir Hussain showcases his exceptional tabla skills, with the stunning Taj Mahal as the backdrop.

The phrase "Wah Taj!" quickly became a nostalgic reference to this moment, particularly after the memorable exchange where Zakir Hussain exclaimed, "Wah Ustaad!" and child prodigy Aditya Kalyanpur humorously replied, "Arey huzoor, Wah Taj boliye!" Hussain’s mastery of classical music made him an ideal choice for this campaign.

You can watch the commercial easily on YouTube by following these steps:

• Open YouTube and search "Wah Taj Zakir Hussain"


• Scroll down to find the video posted on Taj Mahal Tea's YouTube channel


• Play the video and hear the maestro yourself


• There's also an easy way to do this. You can just watch the video below: 

Netizens Remember Tabla Maestro

This commercial was a core memory for many people as it was something that they watched over the years while growing up. A user wrote, "First time I saw #ZakirHussain on TV was in this iconic 'Wah Taj' ad in the 90s. Especially during the cricket matches on DD National. Such a legendary icon we have lost today #Zakir_Hussain . Who else remembers this ad ‘Wah Taj’?"

Another user wrote, "Many Indians remember Ustad #ZakirHussain through this Wah Taj ad from 1988. Later I watched a lot of his performances. Wah Ustaad wah!"

A third user wrote, "Ustaaz #Zakir_Hussain has remained in memory of millions of Indian children since 1988 because of this nostalgic TV ad of India's premium tea brand Taj Mahal. As we grew up, we came to know he was a great Tabla maestro. He died today. Rest in peace!"