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Amitabh Bachchan remembers "heroes" who passed away in 2024

Through his post, Amitabh Bachchan highlighted India's unity in diversity. It also garnered loads of comments and likes from netizens. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Ustad Zakir Hussain funeral: Drummer Sivamani pays musical tribute to tabla maestro

Fans also gathered in huge numbers to pay their last respects to the legendary musician. Read further on Dynamite News

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Zakir Hussain obituary

Virtuoso tabla player whose work with a variety of musicians included composing for films

The Guardian - UK

Zakir Hussain: Life and music that transcended boundaries

“A fearsome technician but also a whimsical inventor,” The New York Times’ description of Zakir Hussain after one of his iconic Carnegie Hall performances in 2009 encapsulated the essence of his life and over 60 years of music.

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When Zakir Hussain revealed why his mom didn't want him to play the tabla: Would get food as payment; mom wanted me to have a secure future

Zakir Hussain, the legendary tabla maestro who introduced Indian classical music to global audiences, passed away on Monday at the age of 73. The musician, revered for his unparalleled artistry and his role as a cultural ambassador, died from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a chronic lung condition, at a hospital in…

The Times of India

Grammy-winning musician Zakir Hussain dead at 73

Zakir Hussain was one of the greatest Tabla players of all time and worked with huge names, including George Harrison and Van Morrison.

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Indian music legend Zakir Hussain dies aged 73

Tabla player brought Indian classical music to the world, collaborating with greats like former Beatle George Harrison.

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Ustad Zakir Hussain: Tributes pour in as rhythm of Tabla legend falls silent

The news of his demise has triggered an outpouring of tributes from leaders, artists, and fans worldwide. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Independent UK

Zakir Hussain: Indian classical music legend dies aged 73

Tributes pour in for tabla virtuoso and global cultural icon

The Times of India

Zakir Hussain's EPIC cameo playing the Tabla in Dev Patel and Sobhita Dhulipala's 'Monkey Man' goes VIRAL following his death at 73 - WATCH

Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain, one of India's most accomplished classical musicians, died on Monday, his family confirmed in a statement. He was 73.

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Indian Classical Music Icon Zakir Hussain Dies At 73

Renowned tabla maestro Zakir Hussain, known for fusion music, passes away at 73. His legacy includes groundbreaking collaborations and three Grammy Awards.

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Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain passes away at 73: All you need to know about his family, career and legacy

Zakir Hussain, one of the most celebrated tabla virtuosos of all time, passed away at the age of 73 in San Francisco due to complications arising from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. The news of his death, confirmed by his family on Monday, has sent waves of grief across the global music…

The Independent UK

Zakir Hussain, one of India's most accomplished classical musicians, dies at 73

Zakir Hussain, one of India’s most accomplished classical musicians who defied genres and introduced tabla to a global audience, has died

The Times of India

Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain passes away: What caused his untimely death

Legendary table virtuoso Zakir Hussain breathes his last on Monday. Hussain, who is regarded as the greatest tabla player of his generation, is survived by his wife, Antonia Minnecola and his daughters, Anisa Qureshi and Isabella Qureshi. Born on March 9, 1951, he is the son of legendary tabla master…

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The grandmasters of music announce 'As We Speak' India tour

Music enthusiasts are going to witness some amazing performances as iconic musicians Zakir Hussain. Read further on Dynamite News:

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TOI Dialogues: Amit Sial recalls his fan moment with Irrfan Khan; shares late actor's timeless advice for aspiring actors

Actor Amit Sial took the stage at TOI Dialogues alongside fellow celebrities Anupriya Goenka and Zakir Hussain, as part of a panel discussing the “Growth Story of Kanpur.” During the conversation, Sial shared a touching memory of his fanboy moment with the late Bollywood legend Irrfan Khan and the life-changing…

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‘Mewat ruined by BJP’: Congress’s Aftab Ahmed on development, politics, cow vigilantism

Aftab Ahmed, Congress’s Nuh MLA, is set to contest the assembly polls again in a tough triangular fight against the BJP’s Sanjay Singh, the incumbent MLA from Sohna, and INLD’s Zakir Hussain. The deputy leader of the state assembly and former state transport minister has accused the BJP of halting…

The Hindu

Jammu drone arms drop case: NIA chargesheets tenth accused

NIA charges Zakir Hussain in 2022 arms delivery case involving drones from Pakistan to Jammu; LeT connection revealed.

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