Tabla Maestro Zakir Hussain Is 'Alive, But Very Critical', Confirms Sister Khurshid Aulia

Reports of the passing of renowned Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain sent shockwaves across the nation. However, in a subsequent development, Khurshid Aulia, Zakir Hussain's sister, has issued a statement confirming that he is, in fact, alive. In a coversation with Mid-day, Khurshid confirmed, "The news of his passing away is false. He is very much alive, but he is in very, very critical condition.

Not only this, an account claiming to belong to Zakir Hussain's nephew took to social media to refute the news of the iconic musician's demise, emphatically asserting that Zakir Hussain is, in fact, alive. This sudden revelation has sent shockwaves across the nation, leaving many to wonder about the accuracy of the initial reports and breathing a collective sigh of relief at the possibility that the beloved musician may still be with us.

X account refutes Zakir Hussain death news

The post from the X account read, “I am Zakir Hussain's nephew, and he has not passed away. We ask for prayers for my uncle's health. Can you please remove this misinformation? He is in a serious condition, and we ask fans worldwide to pray for his recovery.”

“My uncle Zakir Hussain is very much alive, and we urge the news media not to spread misinformation. We ask for prayers and well-wishes from everyone,” read another post.

As the claims surrounding Zakir Hussain's health remain unverified, fans are left in a state of confusion and concern, eagerly awaiting official updates from the maestro's family or representatives to clarify the situation.

X account claims Zakir Hussain is alive

The X account, @AmeerAulia, claiming to be Zakir Hussain's nephew, has been circulating claims that the tabla maestro is still alive. However, the account's authenticity is questionable, with no connection to Zakir Hussain's official handle. 

It is pertinent to note that in a now-deleted tweet, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting had posted, "The world has lost a true musical genius. Zakir Hussain's contributions to the world of music will forever be cherished."