Tabla King Ustad Zakir Hussain Passes Away at The Age of 73 In San Francisco
Early Life of Zakir Hussain
Zakir Hussain, one of the most celebrated table virtuous in the world, was born on March 9, 1951, in Mumbai, India. He was the son of the legendary table maestro Ustad Alla Rakha Qureshi, a pioneer in popularizing the table in both Indian classical music and on global stages. His mother, Bavi Begum, was a supportive presence who encouraged a nurturing environment for creativity and discipline. Zakir Hussain grew up in a musical household, deeply influenced by his father’s dedication to the art of tabla. As the eldest of his siblings, he often took on a guiding role for his younger brothers, Taufiq Qureshi and Fazal Qureshi, both of whom followed in their father’s footsteps and became accomplished musicians Taufiq, known for his innovative percussion techniques, and Fazal, a talented table Player, also contributed significantly to the world of Indian music. From a young age, Zakir Hussain displayed extraordinary talent and discipline, beginning his formal table training under his father’s tutelage.
Education Qualification of Ustad Zakir Hussain
Alongside his musical education, Zakir Hussian pursued formal education. He done his schooling from St. Michael’s High School in Mumbai and later enrolled at St. Xavier’s college. However, his passion for music ultimately became his primary focus. Despite his academic commitments, Zakir’s relentless practice and deep immersion in music led him to perform on stage by the age of 12, establishing him as a child prodigy.
Ustad Zakir Hussain Death
His family statement confirmed the death of the Zakir Hussain in a San Francisco hospital at 5:12 a.m. on Monday, citing complications from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis as the cause. He had been in the hospital for the past two weeks and was shifted to intensive care unit (ICU) on Sunday after his condition had deteriorated. Hussain’s sister Khurshid Aulia said he passed away “very peacefully”. He passed away very peacefully after the ventilation machine was switched off. This was 4 pm San Francisco time, she told.
Awards won by Zakir Hussain
Zakir Hussain is mainly known for his capability in winning awards. He was also the Indian to won grammy. Here is list of awards won by Zakir Hussain:-
| Year | Award | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Padma Shri | India’s fourth highest civilian award |
| 2002 | Padma Bhushan | India’s third highest civilian awards |
| 1991 | Grammy Award | Best World Music Album for Planet Drum |
| 2009 | Grammy Award | Best contemporary World Music Album |
| 2007 | Kalidas Samman | Prestigious Indian award for classical music. |
| 1999 | National Heritage Fellowship | Highest honor in the U.S. for folk and traditional arts. |
| 2012 | Sangeet Natak Academy Award | Recognized for his contribution to Indian Music |
| 2014 | Pune Pandit Award | Contribution to Indian Classical Music |
| 2015 | Dinanath Mangeshkar Award | Lifetime achievement in Indian Music |
| 2023 | Grammy award nomination | Best Global Music Album for Shakti – This moment |
Net worth of Zakir Hussain
Zakir Hussain earned a lot from his musical skills. His net worth was estimated to be $1 million. His main income was concert he charged between 5 lakh and 10 lakhs for each concert. Zakir Hussain also earned from his social media handles like Instagram Instagram account YouTube, and his own website etc.
Personal Life of Zakir Hussain
Zakir Hussain married Antonia Minnecola, a Kathak dancer and teacher, who was also his manager. They had two daughters, Anisa Qureshi and Isabella Qureshi. Anisa graduated from UCLA and is a film maker. Isabella is studying dance in Manhattan. Hussain had two brothers, Taufiq Qureshi a percussionist, and Fazal Qureshi, also a tabla player. He was named an Old Dominion fellow by the Humanities council at Princeton University, where he resided for the 2005-2006 semester as full professor in the music department. He was also a visiting professor at Standford University.
The ‘Sexiest Man’ title
In 1994, Zakir Hussain was voted the “Sexiest man” by readers of the Indian magazine Gentleman, beating out prominent figures like Amitabh Bachchan. Reflecting on the surprise win, Zakir humorously recalled, “The magazine team was shocked when I won- They had expected Amitabh Bachchan to win”.
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