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Zakir Hussain
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- Place of Birth Meerut
- Occupation Actor, Television Actor
- Spouse Sarita Hussain (1994)
- Education National School Of Drama
- Years active 1997-present
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- Irani Chai,
- Sarkar
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ABOUT Zakir Hussain
Zakir Hussain: A Veteran Character Actor Zakir Hussain, a prominent figure in Hindi cinema, has carved a niche for himself portraying compelling negative and comedic characters. His career spans several decades, marked by memorable performances that have become integral to the films' success. Hussain's most iconic roles include Rashid in Ram Gopal Varma's Sarkar (2005), showcasing his intensity in a villainous role; Shardul in Sriram Raghavan's Johnny Gaddaar (2007), demonstrating his ability to portray morally ambiguous characters; and Prakash Rao in Rohit Shetty's Singham Returns (2014), showcasing his comedic timing. These diverse roles highlight his versatility and range. While specific details on recent projects and achievements are limited in publicly available information, his consistent presence in the industry, spanning a variety of film genres, underscores his contribution to Hindi cinema. He is a respected character actor whose performances often steal the spotlight despite not always leading roles. Further updates on his current projects and future endeavors would be beneficial for a comprehensive overview of his career.
Zakir Hussain FILMS AND CREDITS
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ZAKIR HUSSAIN NEWS
Zakir Hussain's funeral to be held in San Francisco today
December 19, 2024 7:25 pm
"The funeral is today, December 19," a family source said on the condition of anonymity.
How Taj Mahal tea almost lost maestro Zakir Hussain: Shiv Shivakumar reflects on the iconic advertising campaign
December 19, 2024 5:26 pm
Following the passing of Ustad Zakir Hussain, author Shiv Shivakumar reminisces about how the tabla legend became the heart of the Taj Mahal tea brand.
Zakir Hussain’s experiments with the tabla
December 19, 2024 2:46 pm
His conversations with various musical systems created a new vocabulary
Goodbye, Zakir ji. The pleasure was all ours
December 24, 2024 12:14 pm
No one teaches you how to grieve for an artiste. There is much to be grateful for as Zakir Hussain departs and yet it feels way too little. We needed more of him and his music
Amul pays tribute to tabla maestro Zakir Hussain with heartfelt topical: ‘Taal Ke Sartaaj’
December 18, 2024 3:37 pm
Zakir Hussain, a four-time Grammy award recipient, passed away at the age of 73 at a hospital in San Francisco.
Mahim, the neighbourhood where Zakir Hussain was born, mourns his loss; hopes for his burial alongside his parents
December 18, 2024 10:25 am
Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain will be buried in the United States on Thursday, December 19.
Dream come true: First-timers at Sawai Gandharva festival get ready to face Pune's aficionados
December 17, 2024 8:02 pm
The young performers are selected by listening to musicians and hearing about them.
Great musician, extraordinary human being and biryani lover: How Pune remembers the genius of Zakir Hussain
December 17, 2024 11:21 am
Tabla legend Ustad Zakir Hussain has played with doyens such as Ustad Rashid Khan, Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, Pt Shiv Kumar Sharma and Pt Hariprasad Chaurasia, at these concerts over three decades.
Thank You, Ustad Zakir Hussain
December 22, 2024 3:43 pm
He saw himself as a lifelong student. His quest to find new sounds made tabla one of India’s biggest cultural exports.
‘There was so much music in him... changed the game’: Fellow musicians recall Ustad Zakir Hussain
December 17, 2024 7:51 am
Hussain passed away at 73 in San Francisco Monday due to complications from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, according to his family.
