sure win ph Zakir Hussain Passes Away At 73: A Look At His Contribution To Films
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The 4-time Grammy winner gave tabla a global platform and a new identity. The virtuoso played music across several genres and styles, collaborating with musicians in India and internationally.
Zakir Hussain's legacy goes beyond his work as a tabla player. He also composed music for several movies, including Nawazuddin Siddiqui starrer Manto (2018), Aparna Sen's Mr and Mrs Iyer (2002) and Parzania (2005). He even composed music for the critically acclaimed Vanaprastham, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival.
The percussionist also contributed to the soundtrack for the acclaimed film In Custody (1993), which he composed alongside Sultan Khan. The film focussed on the preservation of classical Indian music.
Zakir Hussain LIVE Updates: Tabla Maestro Passes Away At 73, Prime Minister Pays TributeZakir Hussain's last contribution to films was for Dev Patel's The Monkey Man (2024) for songs including The Tree, Training, Get Up, and Snake and a Monkey.
Zakir Hussain also contributed to the world of acting. He made his acting debut in 1989 British drama Heat and Dust. He not only acted in it but also composed the soundtrack. He has also acted in and contributed to soundtracks for films such as Little Buddha (1993), and Apocalypse Now (1979).
Hussain was also part of The Perfect Murder and Saaz where he starred opposite Shabana Azmi. He composed the iconic track Kya Tumne Hai Keh Diya for Saaz. He also composed another track, Phir Bhor Bhayee.
Tabla Maestro Zakir Hussain Dies At 73, Confirms familyBefore this match, India will take on Japan in their second match of the tournament and Pakistan will clash with South Korea at the same venue.
Ammad Butt is leading the Pakistan hockey team with goalkeeper Ishtiag Abdullah Khan. Jungjun Lee is leading the Korean side and Taeseok Min is the coach. Jaehan Kim is their goalkeeper.
Zakir Hussain is survived by his wife Antonia Minnecola and two daughterssure win ph, Anisa Qureshi and Isabella Qureshi.