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Zakir Hussain Net Worth: Famous Tabla player Ustad Zakir Hussain, who gave a new identity to Tabla across the world, is no more. Zakir Hussain, who was struggling with health problems, breathed his last in San Francisco, America at the age of 73. Zakir Hussain, who played tabla at a young age, earned his name all over the world. Zakir Hussain, who made Taj Mahal’s tea ‘Wah Taj’, has left behind property worth crores.
Zakir Hussain took India’s most famous classical music to the world.
How much property did Zakir Hussain leave behind?
Zakir Hussain was fond of music. He turned his love for tabla into a business and made himself financially strong. When he did his first concert, he got only Rs 5 for the first performance. But later he used to charge Rs 8 to 10 lakh for one of his shows. He created a wealth of 10 million dollars i.e. about Rs 85 crore through music. He has left his house, car and bank balance.
Taj became ‘Wow Taj’
Zakir Hussain, who made Taj Mahal tea ‘Wah Taj’, gave a new identity to this tea. People remember the name of this tea because of Zakir Hussain and the sound of his tabla. Taj Mahal Tea, owned by a British company, has been doing business in India since 1966. At that time it was also known as Foreign Tea Company. The company was also advertised under the name Ah Taj. The company wanted to connect itself with Indian culture and Indians, for this a relaunch was planned through a new advertisement. Advertisers needed a face that could meet the demands of the tea brand. After a lot of research, his eyes fell on the famous tabla player Zakir Hussain.
Gave new identity to the company
Taj Mahal Chai was shot in Agra. ‘Wah, Ustad Wah!’, in praise of Zakir Hussain, who played the tabla in front of the Taj Mahal. When the echo is heard, Zakir Hussain, while drinking tea, replies, ‘Hey sir, say wow Taj!’ After this, these words of Ustad Zakir Hussain settled in the minds of people. From children to old people, everyone had the magic of ‘Wah Taj’ on their lips. The company also benefited from this and sales started increasing. After this the company continued the contract with Zakir Hussain for a long time. For the people, the identity of Taj Mahal Tea became associated with the great Zakir Hussain. Ustad changed the fortunes of the company with the help of his tabla.