"Zakir Hussain's Death Brings Me Immense Pain": Sudha Murty's Tribute

Zakir Hussain's death: From celebrities to cabinet ministers, tributes poured in to honour the tabla maestro.

The world of music is mourning Ustad Zakir Hussain, widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential tabla players of all time.

The legendary musician died due to idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a chronic lung disease. The news was confirmed by Jon Bleicher of Prospect PR, representing the family.

From celebrities to cabinet ministers, tributes poured in to honour the tabla maestro. Rajya Sabha member Sudha Murty expressed her deep sorrow at his death, crediting him with introducing the tabla to Western audiences.