Actor Mohanlal shared a heartfelt message on X, mourning the death of the legendary maestro. “Ustad Zakir Hussain’s passing leaves an irreplaceable void in the world of music. His rhythms united hearts across borders. My deepest condolences to his family and admirers,” wrote the superstar.

Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain died on December 16 at 73. Several celebrities paid their heartfelt tributes on social media.

The world mourns the passing of legendary tabla maestro Zakir Hussain at 73. His extraordinary contributions to Indian classical music and fusion left an unparalleled legacy. Celebrities and fans expressed their grief on social media,

Zakir Hussain, the virtuoso tabla player who brought Indian classical music to global prominence, has died. His family confirmed his death, saying that the 73-year-old maestro died in San Francisco due to idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

Kamal Haasan said “we are grateful for the times he gave us and what he left behind in the form of his art”. Zakir Hussain died in the US at the age of 73.