Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan has condoled the death of tabla maestro Zakir Hussain and said the country has lost one of its most beloved and beloved cultural icons.
“His extraordinary performances made him popular among classical purists and the wider audience alike, his intense yet playful and engaging performances enthralled all,” the governor said.
Former Union Minister Sharad Pawar also expressed grief and said, “The news of the death of renowned tabla player Padma Bhushan Ustad Zakir Hussain is heartbreaking. Zakir Hussain is known as the most famous tabla player in India and was a multifaceted personality. He established the tabla, an instrument of Indian music, on the world stage… A legend of the art world passed away today,” Mr. Pawar said.
– PTI