Zakir Hussain
Actor
Zakir Hussain is an Indian actor. He was born in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. He made his film debut with James in 2005. He has appeared in 97 films and 16 series. His best-known films include Peddi (2026), Welcome To The Jungle (2026) and Bhooth Bangla (2026). His upcoming film is Reimagining Sankranthiki Vasthunam (2026).
5 great instruments in Indian classical music
Indian classical music has a rich tradition, with solo performances that have left an indelible mark on the world of music.
'Shame'—Fans outraged over Zakir Hussain's omission from Grammys 'In Memoriam'
The 67th Grammy Awards, which took place on Monday (IST) at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, stirred controversy when it did not feature four-time Grammy winner and Indian tabla maestro Zakir Hussain in its "In Memoriam" segment.
'Manichitrathazhu' to Padma Bhushan: Inspiring journey of Shobana
Shobana Chandrakumar Pillai or simply Shobana is an inspiration for many.
Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain laid to rest in San Francisco
The world said goodbye to tabla maestro Zakir Hussain on Thursday (December 19) at a San Francisco cemetery.
Adnan Sami-Zakir Hussain were to perform days before Ustad's demise
Renowned singer Adnan Sami has expressed his deep sorrow over the passing of tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain, whom he considered an "elder brother."
Understanding idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, disease that claimed Zakir Hussain's life
Zakir Hussain, the legendary tabla maestro, passed away in San Francisco at the age of 73 on Sunday. He died due to idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a serious chronic lung disease.
Why Zakir Hussain always kept long hair
Legendary tabla maestro Zakir Hussain has been an inseparable part of Taj Mahal Tea's brand identity since the 1980s.
When 6-year-old Zakir Hussain planned to run away from home
The world mourns the loss of legendary tabla maestro Zakir Hussain, who passed away on Sunday in the US due to complications from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
'Wah Taj': When Zakir Hussain's tabla transformed tea into art
The iconic "Wah Taj!" television commercial will always be associated with tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain.
Meet Zakir Hussain's daughters: Anisa and Isabella Qureshi
The world is mourning the loss of tabla maestro Zakir Hussain, who passed away at 73 in San Francisco due to idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
The full arc of Zakir Hussain's iconic journey
Internationally acclaimed tabla virtuoso Zakir Hussain died on Sunday in San Francisco.
Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain once dreamed of becoming rock-and-roll star
Globally renowned tabla maestro Zakir Hussain passed away at 73, his family confirmed on Sunday.
When dad Alla Rakha whispered Saraswati's blessing in Zakir's ears
The late tabla maestro, Zakir Hussain, once shared a touching memory of his father, the legendary tabla player Alla Rakha.
Ustad Zakir Hussain dies at 73
Globally renowned tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain (73) has passed away.
Ustad Zakir Hussain hospitalized in the US for serious ailments
Globally acclaimed tabla virtuoso Ustad Zakir Hussain (73) is currently undergoing treatment for "serious" health issues at a hospital in San Francisco, USA.
'Gulkanda Tales' to release by year-end, reveals actor Zakir Hussain
The much-anticipated Prime Video series Gulkanda Tales, directed by Rahi Anil Barve and produced by Raj and DK, is set to release by the end of this year.
Grammys 2024: Indian icons Shankar Mahadevan, Zakir Hussain clinch awards
At the 66th Grammy Awards, Indian maestros Shankar Mahadevan and Zakir Hussain secured awards for their fusion band Shakti.
MM Keeravani, Raveena Tandon react to Padma Shri win
On Wednesday (January 25), just ahead of the 74th Republic Day, the government of India announced the winners of this year's Padma Awards.
'Trapped, won't come out alive': Anaj Mandi victim's last call
In what has been called the worst fire tragedies in Delhi since the 1997 Uphaar cinema blaze, 43 people were killed as a fire broke out in Anaj Mandi on Sunday.
Man convicted of gangrape, murder of minor gets death penalty
A court in Assam today awarded death penalty to Zakir Hussain, the prime accused in the gangrape and murder of an 11-year-old girl in the state's Nagaon district in March.
Mumbai boys selected for NBA India's 21-member team
Parth Sharma and Suraj Pathak of Mumbai and Preshit Pawar of Thane are among 21 players selected from across India for the National Basketball Association Academy, India, that will train them in Delhi.
Fog delays trains and flights, many cancelled
Twenty trains have been delayed, 10 rescheduled and one cancelled as dense fog envelops Delhi.