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Amitabh Bachchan points out unity in mourning deaths of 4 legends

Amitabh Bachchan points out unity in mourning deaths of 4 legends

Amitabh Bachchan took to social media to mourn the demise of four national heroes- Dr Manmohan Singh, Zakir Hussain, Shyam Benegal and Ratan Tata. He did so by pointing out unity in mourning the four

03 January,2025 10:12 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Have you heard? Bollywood actress Triptii Dimri brings festive cheer

Have you heard? Bollywood actress Triptii Dimri brings festive cheer

Bollywood actress Triptiii Dimri, who is currently vacationing in The Cotswolds, is reportedly in the company of her rumoured boyfriend, Sam Merchant.

23 December,2024 07:26 AM IST | Mumbai | The Hitlist Team
Health explainer: What is idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and its effects?

Health explainer: What is idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and its effects?

Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain passed away on Monday morning at a San Francisco hospital due to complications arising out of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Medical experts explain the symptoms, causes and why early diagnosis is important

17 December,2024 02:44 PM IST | Mumbai | Raaina Jain
‘Growing up, he was like God’: Vocalist Mahesh Kale on Ustad Zakir Hussain

‘Growing up, he was like God’: Vocalist Mahesh Kale on Ustad Zakir Hussain

As the news of his death came out, several musicians poured in tributes for him, sharing their memories with the maestro and how the latter shaped their musical journey

17 December,2024 10:06 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Padma Shri to Grammy: A look at Zakir Hussain’s illustrious list of awards

Padma Shri to Grammy: A look at Zakir Hussain’s illustrious list of awards

Throughout his more than six-decade long career, the tabla maestro not only inspired young Indians to pursue the art form but also became the ambassador of Indian music globally

17 December,2024 10:06 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Zakir Hussain passes away: Anoushka Shankar says some of us have lost a beloved

Zakir Hussain passes away: Anoushka Shankar says some of us have lost a beloved

The legendary Indian tabla player and composer passed away on December 15 leaving a void in hearts of many Indians and people around the world. In the music fraternity, Anoushka Shankar reacted to the news on Instagram calling it 'devastating'

17 December,2024 10:05 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Zakir Hussain passes away: 'Will miss you always', says Pt. Ronu Majumdar

Zakir Hussain passes away: 'Will miss you always', says Pt. Ronu Majumdar

The flute wizard Pt. Ronu Majumdar who has worked with Zakir Hussain for many albums and shared the stage for various concerts

17 December,2024 10:05 AM IST | New Delhi | ANI
Zakir Hussain passes away: Amjad Ali Khan reacts, 'I am completely heartbroken'

Zakir Hussain passes away: Amjad Ali Khan reacts, 'I am completely heartbroken'

Khan, who had worked closely with Hussain on numerous musical projects, described their collaborations as a fusion of two incredible worlds--his sarod and Hussain's tabla--producing some of the most memorable performances in the history of Indian classical music

17 December,2024 10:04 AM IST | New Delhi | ANI
Zakir Hussain passes away: 'We have lost a universal musician', expresses NCPA

Zakir Hussain passes away: 'We have lost a universal musician', expresses NCPA

Khushroo N Suntook, chairman of NCPA said Hussain's bond with the NCPA goes back to the day it was founded in 1969 when he accompanied his father, the great Ustad Allarakha, on their stage

17 December,2024 10:04 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
 Nandita Das: Awe-inspiring to see Zakir Hussain work

Nandita Das: Awe-inspiring to see Zakir Hussain work

Filmmaker Nandita Das talks about working with the tabla maestro on his last big screen gig

17 December,2024 08:51 AM IST | Mumbai | Priyanka Sharma

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