Zakir Hussain Biography In English Pdf Life Story 1951 -1969

Zakir Hussain Biography In English

Birth Details –

Place – 9 March 1951

Date of Birth – Mumbai, India

Marital Status – Married

Nationality – Indian

Zakir Hussain Biography in English

Physical Appearance –

Eye Color – Black

Hair Color – Black

Family –

Father  – Allah Rakha

Sister – Razia , Khurshid

Brother – Taufiq Qureshi, Fazal Qureshi

Wife – Antonia Minecola

Daughter – Anisa Qureshi , Isabella Qureshi

Education –

• Zakir Hussain received his early education from “St. Michael’s High School, Mahim”. Graduated from St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai (St. Xavier’s College-Autonomous, Mumbai).

Ustad Zakir Hussain has an international reputation in both tabla playing and music. The fine art of tabla playing made Ustad Zakir Hussain famous all over the world. The tunes emanating from his tabla touch the hearts of the people, hence he is known as the world famous tabla player.

Personal Life –

• Zakir Hussain is married to “Antonia Minecola” who is also a Kathak dancer and teacher.
• They have two daughters, Anisa Qureshi and Isabella Qureshi. Anisa Qureshi is a graduate of UCLA – University of California, Los Angeles and is trying her hand at making films.
• Isabella Qureshi is studying dance in Manhattan.

Career –

• India’s famous tabla player Ustad Zakir Hussain (Zakir Hussain) was born on 9 March 1951. Zakir Hussain is the son of tabla maestro Ustad Allah Rakha. His childhood was spent in Mumbai only.
• After his early education and college, Zakir Hussain started establishing himself in the field of art.
• His first album “Living in the Material World” came in 1973. After this album, Zakir Hussain decided that he would spread his voice all over the world.
• From 1973 to 2007, Zakir Hussain continued to showcase the power of his tabla notes at various international festivals and fill hearts for his tabla.
• Zakir Hussain is very famous in India as well as his popularity is very high in different parts of the world.

Awards –

Other Information  –

• Death – 3 May 1969
• Place –  New  Delhi ,India

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