The legendary tabla maestro, Ustad Zakir Hussain, passed away on December 15, 2024, due to idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (a chronic lung disease). The unfortunate demise of one of the greatest tabla players in history created a stir worldwide. With three Grammy Awards, Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, Padma Vibhushan, Kyoto Prize, and many more prestigious awards to his name, Zakir Hussain was one of the most celebrated musicians of his era.
As soon as the unfortunate news of Zakir Hussain's demise was confirmed by the musician's family in an official statement to NPR, people started sharing their tributes on social media. The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, penned a long note in which he thanked the legendary musician for his incredible contribution to classical music. Labelling Zakir Hussain as a 'True Genius', Narendra Modi also admitted that the late tabla master was an icon of 'cultural unity'.
There's no doubt that it is a turbulent time for Zakir Hussain's family, close ones, and fans worldwide. After officially confirming his demise, people started commenting on his IG posts with phrases like 'You will always be missed', 'Miss you legend', 'Rest in peace! Legend', and many more. Talking about Zakir Hussain's family, who is in immense pain at the moment. The tabla maestro is survived by his wife, Antonia Minnecola and their kids, Isabella Qureshi and Anisa Qureshi.
Zakir Hussain was among the most celebrated musicians of his era. However, before we talk about his earnings, it is important to go back in time and learn about his humble beginnings. Despite being the son of a renowned and accomplished tabla master, Ustad Allah Rakha, Zakir faced a lot of financial turmoil in his life. Not everyone is aware of the fact that for his first-ever performance, Zakir Hussain received just five rupees.
After working on his craft for decades and getting into the skin of his musical instrument, Zakir Hussain reached a level where he started getting labelled as one of the greatest tabla vadaks in history. Talking about Zakir Hussain's net worth, he left an estimated wealth of Rs. 8.48 crore. According to a report in ZeeNews, Zakir Hussain used to charge Rs. 5 lakh to Rs. 10 lakh for a single event.
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The musician's journey from five rupees to charging lakhs for a single event is just inspiring and speaks everything about his love for tabla and music. Apart from being an exceptional musician, the reason why Zakir Hussain's demise feels like a personal loss to so many people out there is due to the kind of person he was in real life. Despite being such a mammoth figure in the Indian music community, he never showed any tantrums and always put his work above everything else. The calm and fun-loving personality of Zakir Hussain is the reason why people are deeply saddened by his loss.
May God strengthen Zakir Hussain's wife and daughters during this challenging time.
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