‘He’s Alive, Stop the Rumors’: Zakir Hussain’s Nephew Debunks Death Hoax.

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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, …

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“AR Rahman, Zakir Hussain, and Shankar Mahadevan’s Selfie: A Triumph for India at the Grammys”

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Renowned Indian music composer and previous Grammy recipient, Ricky Kej, also extended his congratulations to the trio on social media. In a significant victory for India, percussionist Zakir Hussain’s renowned supergroup Shakti, featuring singer Shankar Mahadevan, V Selvaganesh, and violinist Ganesh Rajagopalan, clinched the Best Global Music Album award for “This Moment.” Following the prestigious ceremony, AR Rahman, a stalwart of the music industry, shared a celebratory selfie with the Shakti band members, extending his heartfelt congratulations on their remarkable achievement. Rahman’s caption, “It’s raining Grammys for India… Congrats Grammy winners #ustadzakirhussain (3 Grammys) @shankar.mahadevan (first Grammy) @selvaganesh,” echoed the …

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