Tabla Maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain left for his heavenly abode on December 15 in the US. The musician was admitted to the hospital for a severe ailment.
Actor-singer Durga Jasrajwho had a dialog with his wife told ETimes. She mentioned, “I just spoke to Zakir Bhai’s wife. She said the reason for his ailment is fibrosis in his lungs, and he’s extremely weak. We have to just pray for his journey back to where he came from.”
Elaborating additional, she added, “I just want to say that what he’s given us is immeasurable and intangible, a part of our lives in a way that just the way the air and water are as critical and important for our survival. His music, his being as a human being, his love, his blessings are as critical for this. I think all the musicians across the world and the planet Earth, I think he has done so much good through his music.”
“Let’s pray for everything that he wishes for henceforth, and for the family, students, and, of course, admirers across the world,” she mentioned.
Durga confirmed by saying, “The official statement from the family is still awaited.”
Zakir Hussain, famend for his unmatched tabla expertise, has composed and carried out for quite a few acclaimed Indian and worldwide movies. Nearly 4 many years in the past, he relocated to San Francisco with his household, the place he has since made exceptional contributions to the international music scene.
