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Zakir Hussain’s Family Denies Death Rumors, Confirms Serious Health Condition
Renowned tabla maestro Zakir Hussain is alive, contrary to misinformation circulating on social media. His nephew, Ameer Aulia, took to X (formerly Twitter) to clarify the situation and urged people to stop spreading false news about the artist’s demise.
"My uncle Zakir Hussain is very much alive, and we would ask the news media not to post misinformation. We ask for prayers, and we ask for everyone's well-wishes," Aulia stated in a post.
In a follow-up message, Aulia provided an update on the legendary musician’s health, revealing that he is in a serious condition. "He is in a serious condition, and we ask for all his fans around the world to pray for his health," Aulia added.
The false reports caused widespread confusion and concern among fans and the music community. Zakir Hussain, widely regarded as one of the greatest tabla players of all time, has a global following for his exceptional contributions to Indian classical music and fusion genres.
As of now, the family has not disclosed further details about his condition but has emphasized the need for prayers and positivity from his admirers worldwide.