Cutting across the party lines, leaders including President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday condoled the death of tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain and said he will be remembered as a "true genius" who mesmerised generations of music lovers across the world.

New Delhi : The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi condoled the passing of legendary Tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain.

Indian tabla player Zakir Hussain, widely regarded among the greatest percussionists India has ever produced, passed away at the age of 73 in a San Francisco hospital on December 15. […]

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, English guitarist John McLaughlin, renowned flautist Hariprasad Chaurasia and other personalities from different walks of life paid rich tributes to Zakir Hussain, remembering the percussionist as the 'King' of tabla,

The world of music has lost a true legend. Zakir Hussain, the Tabla virtuoso who redefined Indian classical music, has passed away, leaving an irreplaceable void. In this emotional tribute, we explore the outpouring of love and admiration from celebrities,

Zakir Hussain, the exuberant maestro of tabla who once called the instrument his "mate, brother and friend" and embodied the universality of music in his 60-year career, died in a San Francisco hospit

Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma mourns the loss of tabla legend Ustad Zakir Hussain. Sangma highlights Hussain's musical legacy and offers condolences.