Zakhir Hussain

Event Description

He struggled with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a progressive lung disease causing scarring that made breathing increasingly difficult.

Summary

Zakir Hussain was widely regarded as the greatest tabla player of his generation and one of its finest percussionists. He produced music across multiple genres and contributed to popularizing Indian classical music to a global audience.

Award Details

Padma Shri