The Grammy-award-winning musician helped bring Indian classical music to a global audience and collaborated with musicians like Yo-Yo Ma and George Harrison

Prominent leaders including President Murmu, Vice President Dhankhar, and Prime Minister Modi expressed their condolences over the death of iconic tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain. He passed away at 73 in San Francisco due to idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain died at a hospital in San Francisco, his family said on Monday. Hussain died due to complications arising out of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, the family said in a statement.

Ustad Zakir Hussain, the tabla maestro has passed away at a San Francisco hospital at the age of 73; his family has confirmed the artist's demise.

Zakir Hussain, a prolific Indian musician known for playing the tabla, died Sunday from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Renowned tabla virtuoso Zakir Hussain passed away on Monday at the age of 73 in a San Francisco hospital, his family confirmed. Hussain had been battling complications from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and spent two weeks in the hospital, including time in intensive care, before peacefully passing away at 4 PM.

Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah mourned the death of Ustad Zakir Hussain, a renowned percussionist who passed away at 73. Hussain's death leaves a significant void, especially in cultural circles.

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

Late Zakir Hussain accepting the ‘Global Music Performance’ award for ‘Pashto’ on stage during the 66th Annual Grammy Awards pre-telecast show at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on 4 February 2024 (AFP via ) Indian tabla maestro Zakir Hussain died at a hospital in San Francisco on Sunday,

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

Legendary tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain passed away in San Francisco at the age of 73 due to idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, leaving behind a rich legacy celebrated worldwide. Amid this, the icon's last Instagram post is going viral.