Famous Indian tabla player Zakir Hussain has been hospitalized in San Francisco, California, due to serious heart problems
15 december 2024 в 23:13
Zakir Hussain, a renowned Indian tabla player, composer, percussionist, and more, was reportedly hospitalized in San Francisco, California, due to serious heart problems.
Although initial reports surfaced claiming that the four-time Grammy award winner had passed away, some members of his family later confirmed that he was still alive. They urged the public to pray for his recovery as he remains in critical condition.
«He is still alive. Please, I ask you to pray for him. I am in touch with the family», - quoted Hussain’s sister, Khurshid Auliya, in response to reports of his death. She added that her brother is in a «very critical condition, but he is still breathing».
Another individual claiming to be Hussain’s nephew wrote on X to confirm that he is still alive and requested for messages claiming otherwise to be removed. «I am Zakir Hussain’s 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 all his fans around the world to pray for his health», - he said.
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, which initially posted the artist’s death announcement, later deleted its message on X. Despite the lack of an official statement from Hussain’s family, union ministers, chief ministers, and others paid tribute to the tabla maestro in response to reports of his death.
Learn more about him below.
Hussain was born on March 9, 1951, in Mumbai, India. As of December 2024, he turned 73 years old.
Hussain’s net worth is not definitively determined, but various sources report different figures. Some estimate it to be around $ 1 million, while others, like TimesNowNews.com, suggest it could be up to $ 10 million.
Hussain is married to Antonia Minnecola, a Kathak dancer and teacher who also served as his manager.
With his wife Antonia, Zakir has two daughters: Anisa Qureshi and Isabella Qureshi.
Anisa graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles and is a film director, while Isabella is currently studying dance in Manhattan
Although initial reports surfaced claiming that the four-time Grammy award winner had passed away, some members of his family later confirmed that he was still alive. They urged the public to pray for his recovery as he remains in critical condition.
«He is still alive. Please, I ask you to pray for him. I am in touch with the family», - quoted Hussain’s sister, Khurshid Auliya, in response to reports of his death. She added that her brother is in a «very critical condition, but he is still breathing».
Another individual claiming to be Hussain’s nephew wrote on X to confirm that he is still alive and requested for messages claiming otherwise to be removed. «I am Zakir Hussain’s 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 all his fans around the world to pray for his health», - he said.
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, which initially posted the artist’s death announcement, later deleted its message on X. Despite the lack of an official statement from Hussain’s family, union ministers, chief ministers, and others paid tribute to the tabla maestro in response to reports of his death.
Learn more about him below.
Hussain was born on March 9, 1951, in Mumbai, India. As of December 2024, he turned 73 years old.
Hussain’s net worth is not definitively determined, but various sources report different figures. Some estimate it to be around $ 1 million, while others, like TimesNowNews.com, suggest it could be up to $ 10 million.
Hussain is married to Antonia Minnecola, a Kathak dancer and teacher who also served as his manager.
With his wife Antonia, Zakir has two daughters: Anisa Qureshi and Isabella Qureshi.
Anisa graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles and is a film director, while Isabella is currently studying dance in Manhattan
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