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Short note on ustad Zakir Husain

Answer 1

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Ustad Zakir Hussain was an Indian tabla virtuoso film actor and eldest son of Ustad Allah Rakha he was born on 9th of March in 1951 Ustad Zakir Hussain was also known as enjoying music of "God of tabla."

Answer 2

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Zakir Hussain

Date of Birth: 9 March, 1951

Place of Birth: Mumbai, Maharashtra

Birth Name: Zakir Hussain Qureshi

Profession: Tabla player, music producer, film actor and composer

Instruments: Tabla, Pakhawaj

Father: Ustad Allarakha Qureshi

Mother: Bavi Begum

Awards: Sangeet Natak Academy Award, Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan

Popularly known as the Tabla Maestro, Ustad Zakir Hussain is arguably the most famous Tabla player of our country in the post-independence era. Over the years, he has performed with many talented musicians not just in India but also across the world. He became a famous international celebrity after taking the sounds of Tabla to many international festivals and shows. This eventually flooded him with opportunities to work in many international movies as well. This led to the creation of brilliant works of fusion, which was new to both Indian and overseas audience. Overall, his contribution towards popularizing the Indian percussion is immense.