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Zakir Hussain’s Age: How Old Is the Legendary Tabla Maestro?

Here’s a look at the composer, as reports emerge that he is in critical condition in a U.S. hospital due to serious heart-related ailments.

While multiple reports initially suggested that the 4-time Grammy winner had passed away, some of his family members have since confirmed that he is still alive. I am in touch with the family,” Hussain’s sister, Khurshid Aulia, was quoted as saying in response to multiple reports claiming his death. Another person claiming to be Hussain’s nephew wrote on X to confirm that he is still alive and to request the removal of posts stating otherwise.

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