Ustad Zakir Hussain, the renowned tabla virtuoso, has been hospitalised in San Francisco in "serious condition," according to reports on Sunday. While millions of fans worldwide prayed for his recovery, rumors about his death began circulating late into the night on social media and news websites like The Times Of India and The Economic Times reported his death.
According to a PTI report, Hussain was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) following serious concerns about his heart. His long-time friend and celebrated flautist, Rakesh Chaurasia, confirmed the news of his passing away in an earlier article published by The Times Of India, sharing that Hussain had been battling health challenges, including blood pressure complications.