PM Narendra Modi expresses grief over Zakir Hussain’s death

On Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his heartfelt condolences following the death of legendary tabla maestro Zakir Hussain.

Hussain, who passed away at the age of 73 due to complications arising from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, was a globally recognized figure who transformed the world of Indian classical music.

His family confirmed that he died peacefully in a San Francisco hospital, where he had been receiving treatment for two weeks.

Prime Minister Modi took to social media platform X to pay his respects to Hussain, describing his passing as a profound loss.

Zakir Hussain’s contributions to music earned him immense recognition, including four Grammy Awards throughout his career.

In addition, he was honored with India’s highest civilian awards: the Padma Shri in 1988, the Padma Bhushan in 2002, and the Padma Vibhushan in 2023.