‘He’s Alive, Stop the Rumors’: Zakir Hussain’s Nephew Debunks Death Hoax.
Hussain’s manager, Nirmala Bachani, disclosed that the artist has been facing blood pressure complications. “We request everyone’s prayers and positive thoughts during this difficult period,” she stated. On Sunday night, reports of tabla maestro Zakir Hussain’s death spread rapidly on social media, triggering an outpouring of condolence messages from politicians, celebrities, and fans globally. However, these claims were quickly refuted by his nephew, Ameer Aulia, who called for an end to the misinformation. “My uncle Zakir Hussain is alive,” Aulia stated on an unverified X account. “We request the media to stop spreading false reports. He is in critical condition, …