Zakir Hussain Dies: Rahul Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav, Jyotiraditya Scindia and Other Leaders Pay Tributes Amid Reports That Tabla Maestro Passes Away at 73

Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain reportedly passed away today, December 15, at the age of 73. Soon after the news of his death spread, politicians across party lines took to X (formerly Twitter) to condole the demise of tabla maestro and percussionist Ustad Zakir Hussain. In his post, Jyotiraditya Scindia said that Zakir Hussain's tabla spoke a universal language which transcended borders, cultures and generations, while Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said that "India and the world has lost a musical genius and a cultural ambassador who bridged borders and generations with his mesmerising rhythms". Besides Scindia and Kharge, politicians such as Akhilesh Yadav, Jignesh Mevani and Kumari Selja also paid tributes to Zakir Hussain. Zakir Hussain, Tabla Maestro and Percussionist, Dies at 73 – Reports.

Zakir Hussain Tabla Spoke a Universal Language

The बोल of Zakir Hussain Ji’s tabla spoke a universal language, transcending borders, cultures and generations.

This clip defines how we will remember him, and celebrate his legacy. The sound & vibrations of his rhythm will echo in our hearts forever. सदैव गूंजेगा, वाह ताज!

My… pic.twitter.com/duGIHgnTYY

— Jyotiraditya M. Scindia (@JM_Scindia) December 15, 2024

His Numerous National and International Honours Are a Testament to This

In the passing away of Tabla exponent, Ustad Zakir Hussain, India and the world has lost a musical genius, and a cultural ambassador who bridged borders and generations with his mesmerising rhythms.

The Padma Vibhushan Tabla maestro and percussionist, gloriously took forward the… pic.twitter.com/x9RM6l68fQ

— Mallikarjun Kharge (@kharge) December 15, 2024

Condolences to the Bereaved Family

भारत के जानेमाने तबला वादक, पद्मविभूषण उस्ताद ज़ाकिर खान जी का निधन एक अपूरणीय क्षति है।

शोकाकुल परिजनों के प्रति संवेदना।

भावभीनी श्रद्धांजलि।#ZakirHussain pic.twitter.com/3AiLsykILx

— Akhilesh Yadav (@yadavakhilesh) December 15, 2024

My Deepest Condolences to His Family and Friends

Saddened to hear about the demise of legendary tabla player, Ustad Zakir Hussain Saab.

My deepest condolences to his family and friends in this hour of grief🙏 pic.twitter.com/Nuf048Z95e

— Jignesh Mevani (@jigneshmevani80) December 15, 2024

May God Give Him a Place in His Feet

तबले की धुन से महफ़िल में सुरूर बांधने वाले, पद्म भूषण से विभूषित उस्ताद ज़ाकिर हुसैन साहब के निधन की ख़बर से मन आहत है।

ईश्वर उन्हें अपने श्री चरणों में स्थान दें।

विनम्र श्रद्धांजलि pic.twitter.com/sGlcbzXhOz

— Kumari Selja (@Kumari_Selja) December 15, 2024

His Demise Is a Great Loss for the Music World

महान तबला वादक उस्ताद ज़ाकिर हुसैन जी के निधन का समाचार बेहद दुखद है।

उनका जाना संगीत जगत के लिए बड़ी क्षति है। इस दुख की घड़ी में मेरी संवेदनाएं उनके परिवार और प्रशंसकों के साथ हैं।

उस्ताद ज़ाकिर हुसैन जी अपनी कला की ऐसी विरासत छोड़ गए हैं, जो हमेशा हमारी यादों में जीवित… pic.twitter.com/ogkLAoe68o

— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) December 15, 2024

I Am Zakir Hussain Nephew and He Has Not Passed Away

I am Zakir Hussain nephew and he has not passed away. We ask for prayers for my Uncle's health. Can you please remove this misinformation. He is in a serious condition and we ask for all his fans around the world to pray for his health

— Ameer Aulia (@AmeerAulia) December 15, 2024

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