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Ustad Zakir Hussain, whose tabla sound made a special mark in the world of music, is no longer among us. He died at the age of 73 and breathed his last in San Francisco, USA on Monday morning Indian time. Ustad Zakir Hussain was admitted to the ICU of the hospital, where his condition was critical and he was facing blood pressure problem. Apart from this, fibrosis in the lungs was also the main reason for his critical condition.
About Zakir Hussain
Ustad Zakir Hussain was the son of the great tabla player Ustad Allah Rakha Khan and took tabla lessons from his father. His musical journey can be gauged from the fact that he gave his first concert in America at the age of just 11 years. The relationship between him and Tabla lasted for about 62 years. During this long journey, Ustad Hussain won three Grammy Awards and was also honored with Padma Vibhushan. His contribution gave Tabla special recognition on the international stage and his art gave a new direction to the music world.
Contribution and honors in music
Zakir Hussain created a distinct identity for himself not only in India but across the world with his unique style of playing tabla. Taking inspiration from his father and the great tabla player Allah Rakha, he followed the path shown by him and achieved immense success in the world of music. In view of his art and contribution, he was honored by the Government of India with prestigious honors like Padma Shri in 1988, Padma Bhushan in 2002 and Padma Vibhushan in 2023.
Zakir Hussain Net Worth
Talking about the net worth, there is no official information available about the famous tabla player. However, according to the information given on different platforms, his wealth is between Rs 8-10 crore. According to IndiaForum, his total wealth is said to be around Rs 5-6 crore. He used to charge around Rs 5 to 10 lakh for a concert.
