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‘We Had Planned An Album Together’: AR Rahman Remembers Zakir Hussain

AR Rahman expressed his grief over the passing of Zakir Hussain through emotional posts on social media. Sharing a series of pictures with the legend, he wrote, "His loss is immeasurable for all of us."

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Renowned tabla maestro Zakir Hussain passed away on Sunday, December 15 at the age of 73 in San Francisco, where he was undergoing treatment for health-related issues. His family confirmed that he succumbed to complications arising from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. The music legend had been hospitalised for two weeks and was later moved to the ICU as his condition worsened.

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‘We Had Planned an Album Together’: AR Rahman Remembers Zakir Hussain 

Condolences poured in as news of Zakir Hussain's passing spread. Several celebrities, including Kareena Kapoor, Ranveer Singh, Riteish Deshmukh, Bhumi Pednekar, and others, paid tribute to the legendary musician.

AR Rahman expressed his grief over the passing of Zakir Hussain through emotional posts on social media. Sharing a series of pictures with the legend on Instagram, Rahman accompanied the photos with flower and prayer emojis as a mark of respect and sorrow.

Taking to X (formerly Twitter) earlier that day, Rahman reflected on the impact Zakir Hussain had on the world of music. He described the loss as irreplaceable, stating, "Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un. Zakir Bhai was an inspiration, a towering personality who elevated the tabla to global acclaim. His loss is immeasurable for all of us."

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Revealing their unfulfilled plans of working together, Rahman added, “I regret not being able to collaborate with him as much as we did decades ago, though we had planned an album together. You shall be truly missed. May his family and his countless students worldwide find the strength to bear this immense loss, #ZakirHussain.”

Tributes Pour In From Celebs

Kareena Kapoor shared an old photo on her Instagram Stories, featuring herself, Zakir Hussain, and her father, Randhir Kapoor. In the picture, Zakir and Randhir shook hands as Kareena looked on. She wrote, "Maestro forever," along with red heart emojis.

Zakir Hussain Death: Kareena Kapoor, Ranveer Singh And Others Pay Tribute To Tabla Legend, 'Maestro Forever

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Ranveer Singh posted a black-and-white photo of Zakir playing the tabla on Instagram. He captioned it with red heart, nazar amulet, and folded hands emojis, adding hashtags "#Maestro #UstadZakirHussain."

Bhumi Pednekar also shared a picture of Zakir on Instagram, writing, "Maestro. His rhythm will echo in our hearts forever," followed by broken heart and folded hands emojis.

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Renuka Shahane expressed her grief, posting, "Legend, icon, maestro, wizard, genius—one falls short of words to describe such immense talent. What a loss to the world of music."

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Grammy-winning musician Ricky Kej paid tribute on X (formerly Twitter), acknowledging Zakir Hussain’s contributions to music. He wrote, "One of the greatest musicians and personalities India has ever produced. His legacy will live on forever, and his influence will be felt for generations. He left us too soon."

Riteish Deshmukh shared a heartfelt note on X, saying, "The irreparable loss of Zakir Hussain Sahab is a devastating blow to India and the global music community. Your music was a treasure that will continue to inspire and uplift generations. May your soul rest in eternal glory."

Filmmaker Zoya Akhtar shared a picture of Zakir, writing, "There will never be another Zakir Hussain," adding hashtags like "#therewillneverbeanotheryou #thankyouforthemusic #maestro."

Farhan Akhtar also expressed his condolences, writing, "One of the greatest artists of our time is no more. Thank you, Zakir bhai, for all the joy you brought to the world through your music and your humanity. RIP."

Zakir Hussain was widely regarded as one of the finest tabla players in the world. Known for his immense skill and innovation, he collaborated with legendary musicians globally. His loss leaves a void in the world of music that will be difficult to fill.

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