Introduction
Ustad Allah Rakha Khan's son Ustad Zakir Hussain died in the US on Monday morning. He was admitted to the ICU of a US hospital on Sunday night. He had blood pressure problems. John Blecher of Prospect PR confirmed this.

Bid Adieu to a Tabla Maestro
It is unbelievable that Ustad Zakir Hussain, whose tabla beats have a unique identity in the world of music, is no more. He died at the age of 73. He took his last breath in a hospital in San Francisco, US. The famous tabla player's family gave this information on Monday.

Son of Another Legend
Ustad Zakir Hussain was born on March 9, 1951, in Kolkata. He was the son of another legend and tabla player Ustad Allah Rakha. From a very young age, he was surrounded by music, instruments, and a lot of music practices under his father's tutelage. His talent soon caught many eyes, and he emerged as a child prodigy, captivating the world with his virtuosity and fresh approach to the instrument. 

He performed his first concert in America at the age of just 11. In 1973, he launched his first album 'Living in the Material World'.

Education and Achievements
His father Ustad Allarakha was a very famous tabla player of his time. He gave Zakir his initial training in music. Zakir Hussain received his primary education from St. Michael's School in Mahim, Mumbai. He did his graduation from St. Xavier's College in Mumbai.

Ustad Zakir Hussain was awarded with Padma Shri in 1988, received the Padma Bhushan in 2002, and Padma Vibhushan in 2023. He received his first Grammy Award in 2009. In 2024, he also won 3 Grammys for 3 different albums in just one night. In this way, Zakir Hussain won a total of 4 Grammy Awards.

The Bottom Line
With his impressive talent, he took many other awards home, which made him one of the best artists and a legend in his field. Now he is no more among us but his talent will always inspire us and the generations to come and we will always remember him while appreciating his talent. May his soul rest in peace.