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Zakir Hussain (born 9 March 1951) is an Indian tabla player, composer, percussionist, music producer and film actor. He is the eldest son of tabla player Alla Rakha. [1] . He is widely considered as one of the greatest tabla players of all time. [2]
Zakir Husain Khan (8 February 1897 – 3 May 1969) was an Indian educationist and politician who served as the third president of India from 13 May 1967 until his death on 3 May 1969.
Dr Zakir Husain was the third President of India and the first Muslim to occupy that post. He was a renowned educationist and intellectual and his contribution in the development of modern India through education is invaluable.
Dr. Zakir Husain served as the third President of India, holding office from May 13, 1967, until his demise on May 3, 1969. Born on February 8, 1897, in Hyderabad, Husain was not only an eminent Indian politician but also an educationist and intellectual whose impact transcended political boundaries.
Zakir Husain (born Feb. 8, 1897, Hyderabad, India—died May 3, 1969, New Delhi) was an Indian statesman, the first Muslim to hold the largely ceremonial position of president of India. His fostering of secularism was criticized by some Muslim activists.
Dr. Zakir Husain served as the third President of India, holding office from May 13, 1967, until his demise on May 3, 1969. Born on February 8, 1897, in Hyderabad, Husain was not only an eminent Indian politician but also an educationist and intellectual whose impact transcended political boundaries. Read More.
Zakir Hussain is the 2022 Kyoto Prize Laureate in Arts and Philosophy. Zakir Hussain receives the Aga Khan Music Award in Oman on October 29, 2022. Zakir has received the Downbeat Critics’ Poll Best Percussionist Award for both 2020 and 2021. Latest Releases. ZaRa Zakir Hussain and Rakesh Chaurasia. Planet Drum In the Groove. Is That So?
The 72-year-old was among the winners in the Best Global Music Performance, Best Contemporary Instrumental Album and Best Global Music Album categories. Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain made history...
Mar 16, 2023 · Zakir Husain Khan (8 February 1897 – 3 May 1969) known as Dr. Zakir Husain, was an Indian educationist and politician who served as the third president of India from 13 May 1967 until his death on 3 May 1969.
For tabla virtuoso Ustad Zakir Hussain, who will turn 73 this month, the decision to attend the Grammy Awards ceremony in Los Angeles on February 4th was taken at the last minute. Both he and guitarist John McLaughlin, who had co-founded the Indo-jazz fusion group Shakti in 1973, had other commitments.
