The world was left stunned by reports of the legendary tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain’s passing. However, confusion arose when conflicting updates surfaced, claiming he is alive but critically ill.
Ameer Aulia, who identifies himself as Zakir Hussain’s nephew, took to social media, refuting reports of the maestro’s death. In his post, Ameer urged people to stop spreading misinformation and called for prayers for Hussain’s recovery. He stated:
“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 fans worldwide to pray for his recovery.”
Zakir Hussain’s Family Speaks Out
Further adding to the uncertainty, Zakir Hussain’s sister, Khurshid Aulia, confirmed to the Indian Express that the iconic musician is still alive. She shared:
“He is still alive. Please, I request you to pray for him. I am in touch with the family. He is very critical, but he is still breathing.”
Earlier Reports Spark Mourning
The initial reports suggested that Zakir Hussain, aged 73, had passed away after being admitted to a San Francisco hospital for a heart-related condition. Journalist Pervaiz Alam shared on X (formerly Twitter) that Hussain’s brother-in-law, Ayub Aulia, had confirmed his hospitalisation. Ayub had requested fans worldwide to pray for the maestro’s recovery.
Ustad Zakir Hussain, Tabla player, percussionist, composer, former actor and the son of legendary Tabla player, Ustad Allah Rakha is not well. He’s being treated for serious ailments in a San Francisco hospital, USA, informed his brother in law, Ayub Aulia in a phone call with me. Aulia sahab, based in London, has requested Zakir’s followers to pray for his speedy recovery.”
However, later updates from both Ameer and Khurshid Aulia contradicted these reports, leaving fans and admirers in a state of confusion.
The Legacy of Ustad Zakir Hussain
A torchbearer of Indian classical music, Zakir Hussain is celebrated globally for his extraordinary contributions to the art of percussion. The son of legendary tabla player Ustad Allah Rakha, Hussain’s career spanned decades, earning him accolades like the Padma Shri (1988) and Padma Bhushan (2002).
Current Status
While no official confirmation about Ameer Aulia’s relationship with Zakir Hussain has surfaced, and the family has yet to release a formal statement, reports confirm that the tabla maestro remains in a critical condition. Fans around the globe are hoping for positive news and continue to pray for his recovery.
We hope for a speedy recovery for the legendary Ustad Zakir Hussain.
