New Delhi: Zakir Hussain is a big name in the world of music. Due to ill health, he was admitted to a hospital in America on Sunday 15 December. His condition is serious. The family members of the veteran musician are praying for him. Fans are also wishing for his speedy recovery. Zakir Hussain’s father Allah Rakha was also a famous tabla player.

Zakir Hussain’s health is very bad at present. He is undergoing treatment in a hospital in San Francisco, America. The news of Zakir Hussain being admitted to the hospital has been confirmed by his close friend. BBC journalist Parvez Alam has told about his poor health in his latest tweet.

Zakir Hussain is a big name in the world of music.
Ustad Zakir Hussain was born in 1951 in Mumbai. He is considered one of the great tabla players of the world. His contribution to Indian classical music is huge. Due to his extraordinary talent, he has been awarded many awards in the last few years. He was honored with Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan by the Government of India. Zakir Hussain was recognized as the global ambassador of Indian classical music when he was awarded the National Heritage Fellowship by the US National Endowment for the Arts in 1999.