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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
What Ustad Zakir Hussain said about 'Wah Taj' ad: 'They see me for 30 seconds, recognise me when I am in town'
December 16, 2024 11:49 am
Zakir Hussain dies at 73: For an entire generation, the tabla maestro became synonymous with the 'Wah Taj' tea ad. He spoke about how it helped him popularise classical music.
Tributes pour in for 'magical' Ustad Zakir Hussain: 'His nimble fingers could play all kinds of rhythms..it was so musical'
December 16, 2024 12:54 pm
Zakir Hussain passes away: The news of his untimely demise sent shockwaves in the music world, and many paid their tributes to the five-time Grammy award winner.
I hope it is not true...he was at the peak of his career: Shrinivas Joshi on Zakir Hussain
December 16, 2024 10:12 am
Zakir Hussain made a mark on everybody, from the general public to music connoisseurs to people across India and the Western world, says Shrinivas Joshi.
Ustad Zakir Hussain was a peerless percussionist who exalted tabla to a global status and blurred boundaries
December 17, 2024 1:47 am
Listening to the music of Zakir Hussain always gave one a heightened sense of being, giving a peek into his self-actualisation.
A visual tribute to legendary tabla maestro Zakir Hussain
December 16, 2024 12:56 pm
Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain passed away in the US at the age of 73.
Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain passes away at 73, family confirms
December 16, 2024 12:57 pm
Zakir Hussain was awarded the Padma Shri in 1988, Padma Bhushan in 2002, and Padma Vibhushan in 2023
Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain admitted to ICU in San Francisco
December 15, 2024 9:34 pm
Zakir Hussain has been admitted to the ICU of a San Francisco hospital after experiencing heart related problems.
Geeta Kapur reveals who started calling her 'Geeta Maa', says 'Sharam karo...'
August 28, 2024 4:21 pm
Karisma Kapoor, Geeta Kapur and Terence Lewis are all set to feature on the latest episode of Apka Apna Zakir. In one of the promo videos. the celebrity choreographer can be seen revealing how people started to call her 'Geeta Maa'.
Zakir Khan dismisses comparisons with Kapil Sharma as Aapka Ka Apna Zakir replaces The Kapil Sharma Show: 'How can I compete with him?'
August 09, 2024 6:04 pm
Zakir Khan's TV show Aapka Ka Apna Zakir airs at the same time slot as that of The Kapil Sharma Show.
Why Zakir Hussain couldn’t collect his Grammy for Shakti: ‘I wasn’t expecting it at all’
February 29, 2024 3:59 pm
Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain, who is celebrating winning three Grammys at its 66th edition, explains why he was missing from the stage when his band Shakti was being awarded, talks about the significance of the honour for the band
