Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain who is famous worldwide for his brilliant performances recently canceled his tour due to ill health. Regarding this, his brother Taufiq Qureshi told Frontpage Insights that Zakir is currently in America and resting.
Blood pressure was elevated: Taufiq Qureshi
Tawfiq Qureshi said, Zakirbhai was very tired. He was traveling a lot, due to which he was tired. After this the doctor admitted him to the hospital for a few days. His blood pressure was slightly elevated, which is normal, as it happens to many people.
After this, he was discharged from the hospital and is resting at his home in America, he added. Later, when he felt some discomfort, he was admitted to the hospital for a few more days. But now he is healthy and has no serious problem. Right now it's only in America.
Zakir Hussain's show canceled, will be held on a new date in 2025
Zakir Hussain's show with Rahul Sharma at the Palladium on 1 November 2024 was postponed due to health reasons. Tickets for this show will be valid on a new date in 2025.
His show in Thane on 8 December 2024 was canceled due to some reasons and ticket money was refunded from Book My Show. Apart from this, in January 2025, Zakir Hussain will perform his shows in Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Mumbai and Delhi.
Living in America for the last 40 years, still holding an Indian passport
Zakir Hussain has been living in America for the past 40 years. He lives in a small town called San Anselmo, near the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. Zakir Hussain was born in India and began his studies and art there.
In an interview he said, India has always held a special place in my heart, and I cannot express it in words. He still has an Indian passport.
Achievements of Zakir Hussain Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain was awarded 'Padma Shri' in 1988, 'Padma Bhushan' in 2002 and 'Padma Vibhushan' in 2023 by the Government of India. At the Grammy Awards on 8 February 2009, he won a 'Grammy' for the album 'Global Drum Project'. He also received 'Sangeet Natak Akademi Award' in 1990 and 'Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship' in 2018. In 1999, he received the 'National Heritage Fellowship' from the 'National Endowment for the Arts' of America.
So far Zakir Hussain has been nominated for 'Grammy' seven times, and has won the award four times. He received three 'Grammy Awards' in February 2024.
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