Everything you need to know about Ustad Zakir Hussain: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Ustad Zakir Hussain, a renowned name in the world of music and ragas, does not need introduction either in India or abroad. He is one of the legendary tabla players in the world who has the capability to flow a river by the ragas and talas of his music concerts. Indeed his music concerts are unique, and can?t be believed unless it is felt and experienced directly by the onlookers. This gifted musical and rare personality was born on March 9, 1951 in Mumbai to the royal family of Ustad Alla Rakha. His father, who is considered one of the greatest tabla players of the 20th century, was his first guru and remained a life long inspiration for him. Hussain Sahab is bestowed with unusual talent in playing tabla and performing live concerts across the world. With his exceptional performance he has shown his potentials many a times. It seems a tabla not merely remains a musical instrument in his hands, but becomes an apostle of peace and prosperity in the world. His name and fame as an exceptional tabla player not only opened for him the gates of Bollywood, but Hollywood too. He composed, performed and acted as Indian music advisor in Vanaprastham (The Last Dance), which was screened at the Cannes Film Festival in 1999 along with Saaz and Everybody Says I?m Fine. The same year he received National Heritage Fellowship award?the United State?s most prestigious honour for a master in the traditional arts. Zakir Hussain also composed soundtracks for several movies In Custody and The Mystic Masseur by Ismail Merchant and has also played tabla on the soundtracks of Apocalypse Now, and Little Buddha. Extensively contemplated as the chief architect of the musical Movement of the world, Hussain has been a chief contributor to the music and arts. He has done unique service to music and through it has served as the ambassador of universal brotherhood. His talent is really indefinable. For his extraordinary contribution to tabla, Hussain has been the recipient of Padma Bhusan, Padma Vibhusan and Sangeet Natak Academy award.
Kabul, May 2 (ANI): Religious squads in parts of remote north-east Afghanistan still exercise strict control over the population, even though the Taliban regulations were abandoned in Kabul in 2001.
London, May 1 (IANS) Four Pakistani-Britons have been charged with taking inspiration from Al Qaeda magazine Inspire, and plotting to use a toy car to attack a base of the Territorial Army in Britain's Luton town. The plot was, however, foiled.
New Delhi, Apr 30(ANI): Hours after Bangaru Laxman stepped down from the party's national executive committee, the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday hit out at the ruling Congress party and charged it of indulging in tactics to save its allegedlycorrupt ministers.
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Jaipur, April 28 (IANS) The grand celebrations being organised in Britain during June to mark 60 years of Queen Elizabeth II's reign will have a Rajasthani connection!
New Delhi, Apr 28 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday termed veteran social activist Anna Hazare's remark that voters were not informed enough and could be influenced by money and alcohol to be his personal opinion, and emphasized that it believes people of the country vote with full honesty and integrity.
Karachi, Apr 28 (ANI): Pakistan's hardline Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) party observed an Anti-Vulgarity Day in Karachi, where prayer leaders delivered sermons in Friday prayers against promotion of nudity and vulgarity in Pakistan.
Islamabad, Apr 26 (ANI): Former Ambassador to the U.S., Hussain Haqqani told the Supreme Court (SC) that he was under threats from different quarters and requested the Commission to record his testimony through video conference from Washington.
Lahore, Apr 25 (ANI): The Pakistan People's Party (PPP) has held exhaustive discussions on the possible outcomes and ways to deal with each scenario emerging from the Supreme Court's decision to convict Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani for contempt of court.
New Delhi, Apr 25 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson Shahnawaz Hussain has said that Congress- led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) coalition Government has no intention of discussing the separate state row of Telangana in Parliament.
Islamabad, Apr 24(ANI): The announcement of this year's central contracts for Pakistan cricketers has been further delayed after the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) formed a new committee to recommend the pay hike and players who would be included in the list.
Islamabad, Apr 24(ANI): The announcement of this year's central contracts for Pakistan cricketers has been further delayed after the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) formed a new committee to recommend the pay hike and players who would be included in the list.
Islamabad, Apr 23(ANI): The opposition Pakistan Muslim League- Nawaz has slammed the 'controversial makeup' of the judicial commission formed to probe last Friday's deadly Bhoja aircrash.
London, April 21 (IANS) A group of Muslim men in Britain was jailed for a total of 38 years after they abducted and raped two teenage girls as part of their Eid celebrations.
Islamabad, Apr 21(ANI): Pakistan Petroleum Minister Dr Asim Hussain has said that India, Afghanistan and his country have decided to set 49.5cents as the transit fee for the 7.6 billion dollar Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline project.
London, Apr 21 (ANI): A group of Muslim men in Britain, who abducted and raped two teenage girls as part of their Eid celebrations laughed in court as they were sentenced to 38 years in prison.
Islamabad, April 20 (IANS) At least 118 people were killed in Pakistan when an airliner with a 127-strong complement on board crashed near Islamabad city Friday evening in inclement weather, Xinhua reported citing local media reports.
Guwahati, April 19 (IANS) A survey of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNEGA) in Assam has revealed that only about 18 lakh households out the 43 lakh provided job cards in the state were provided with jobs in 2011-12, an NGO said Thursday.
Guwahati, April 18 (IANS) The Assam government has decided to go all out to protect the forest wealth of the state, a state minister said.
New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) Energy and higher education are among areas that have immense potential of cooperation between India and Yemen, experts said here and suggested that New Delhi should help further develop its maritime potential.
Islamabad, Apr 17(ANI): Pakistan Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar has said the strategic partnership with China remains the cornerstone of the country's foreign policy and added Sino-Pak ties had withstood the test of time.
New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) India's biggest export to the world has been stories, powerful narratives that have influenced literature throughout history, says Karachi-based Musharraf Ali Farooqi, who shot to literary limelight with his translations of 'Hoshruba' and 'The Adventures of Amir Hamza', ancient epics written in Persian and Urdu.
Islamabad, April 16 (IANS) Terming Sunday's jail attack in Pakistan as a "pre-planned conspiracy", Interior minister Rehman Malik Monday said the Taliban were "contract killers" but called themselves "Muslims".
Patna, Apr 15 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday told Home Minister P. Chidambaram to not to work in an authoritarian manner while building consensus on formation of National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC).
New Delhi, Apr 13 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday backed Nitish Kumar's decision to attend the 'Bihar Divas' programme in Mumbai, saying the decision to oppose the Bihar Chief Minister's visit will be against the unity and integrity of the country.
Kochi, April 13 (IANS) Dulquar Salman's debut film 'Second Show' did reasonable business at the box office, but it hasn't stopped filmmakers to offer films to the youngster. The young actor, who is Malayalam superstar Mammootty's son, is happy with his profession and the way his acting career is shaping up.
Islamabad, Apr 10 (ANI): The Pakistan Supreme Court has said that former president General (retired) Pervez Musharraf should surrender himself before the court in accordance with the law in the Benazir Bhutto murder case.
Islamabad, Apr 9(ANI): Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) President Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain has said there is no justification for the actions taken by the United States against Jammat-ud Dawa chief Hafiz Muhammad Saeed.
Peshawar, Apr 8(ANI): Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) Secretary General Mushahid Hussain Syed has said that his party had proposed that re- opening of non-weapon supplies for the NATO forces in Afghanistan should be made conditional for ending drone attacks in Pakistan.
London, Apr 7 (ANI): A world champion gravy wrestler had to undergo surgery and was left with an eye deformity, after she was hit in the face with a monkey wrench when she caught two friends having sex on her sofa at a party.
Varanasi, April 6 (IANS) Eight people, including three children, were seriously injured here Friday when a drunkard man threw acid on them, police said.
Bhopal, April 5 (IANS) The Indian Council of Cultural Relations (ICCR) started working officially from its brand new regional centre in Bhopal Thursday.
Islamabad, Apr 3(ANI): Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Minister Iftikhar Hussain has stressed the need for restoring confidence building measures between Afghanistan, Pakistan and the United States.
The 2008 Delhi Serial Blast accused, who was arrested in Batla House encounter in which a Delhi Police Inspector and two alleged Indian Mujahideen (IM) terrorists were killed.....
London, March 31 (IANS) A 27-year-old Pakistani-origin man was beaten and physically tortured for three years by his relatives who regarded him as a financial burden, a British court has heard.
Islamabad, Mar 31(ANI): Pakistan's Supreme Court has ordered the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) to address problems faced by Hindu women in obtaining Computerised National Identity Cards (CNICs), as it has affected three million Hindus in the country.
New Delhi, Mar 30 (ANI): Commerce Secretaries of India and Bangladesh - Rahul Khullar and Mohammad Ghulam Hussain respectively extend the countries' bilateral trade treaty by three years.
New Delhi, Mar 28 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has urged veteran anti-graft crusader Anna Hazare to refrain from using derogatory and unparliamentary remarks in his speeches against lawmakers over the Lokpal Bill.
New Delhi, Mar 27 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday urged the central government to take into cognizance of court's verdict over the appointment of governors in light of the federal structure of the Constitution.
New Delhi, Mar 27 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday extended its support to the demand of separate Telangana state, saying the government should give clearance to the formation of separate state as soon as possible.
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) The demand for a separate Telangana state rocked the Lok Sabha for the second day Tuesday, paralysing house proceedings as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) blamed the Congress for inaction on the statehood issue.
Islamabad, Mar 19 (ANI): Pakistan Interior Minister Rehman Malik has said that target killings have ended in Karachi, but extortion is continuing, and the operation has started against the extortion mafia.
Islamabad, Mar 14 (ANI): The Pakistan Taliban are re-grouping in Peshawar and tribal areas to counter the impact of the security forces' crackdown on them, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Minister Mian Iftikhar Hussain has said.
Islamabad, Mar 14 (ANI): The Pakistan Taliban are re-grouping in Peshawar and tribal areas to counter the impact of the security forces' crackdown on them, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Minister Mian Iftikhar Hussain has said.
New Delhi, Mar 11 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Shahnawaz Hussain on Sunday said that the future of United Progressive Alliance (UPA) is at stake.
Islamabad, Mar 8 (ANI): The Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) has greeted the Hindu community on the occasion of their religious festival of "Holi".
Islamabad, Mar 8 (ANI): The Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) has greeted the Hindu community on the occasion of their religious festival of "Holi".
Bhagalpur, Mar 6 (ANI): With latest trends showing improved performance in the current elections by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Uttar Pradesh and Punjab, senior party leader Shahnawaz Hussain on Tuesday said the reports that have been coming from the various states appear to be very hopeful, and added that the hard work put in has been given due recognition.
Bhagalpur, Mar 6 (ANI): With latest trends showing improved performance in the current elections by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Uttar Pradesh and Punjab, senior party leader Shahnawaz Hussain on Tuesday said the reports that have been coming from the various states appear to be very hopeful, and added that the hard work put in has been given due recognition.
Bhagalpur, Mar 5 (ANI): With barely few hours left for the electoral verdict in Uttar Pradesh, an extremely confident Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday said the Congress Party's dream of forming the next government in the state would not be fulfilled.
Bhagalpur/ Dehradun, Mar 5 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has expressed confidence about achieving electoral victory in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand on Tuesday, when a counting of votes takes place.
Bhagalpur, Mar 5 (ANI): Backing veteran social activist Anna Hazare's call that politicians should reveal the amount of money spent during their campaigns before assembly polls in five states, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday accused the Congress Party of splurging huge amounts of money and demanded that the ruling party should tell the nation about its expenses.
Bhagalpur, Mar 5 (ANI): With barely few hours left for the electoral verdict in Uttar Pradesh, an extremely confident Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday said the Congress Party's dream of forming the next government in the state would not be fulfilled.
Bhagalpur/ Dehradun, Mar 5 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has expressed confidence about achieving electoral victory in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand on Tuesday, when a counting of votes takes place.
Shahjahanpur, Mar 3 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Swami Chinmayananda said on Saturday that the party would have gained if it had projected Uma Bharati as its chief ministerial candidate ahead of elections in Uttar Pradesh.
Shahjahanpur, Mar 3 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Swami Chinmayananda said on Saturday that the party would have gained if it had projected Uma Bharati as its chief ministerial candidate ahead of elections in Uttar Pradesh.
Shahjahanpur, Mar 3 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Swami Chinmayananda said on Saturday that the party would have gained if it had projected Uma Bharati as its chief ministerial candidate ahead of elections in Uttar Pradesh.
Shahjahanpur, Mar 3 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Swami Chinmayananda said on Saturday that the party would have gained if it had projected Uma Bharati as its chief ministerial candidate ahead of elections in Uttar Pradesh.
Amritsar, March 1 (ANI): Released prisoners from Pakistan, who have arrived here, have sought monetary assistance from the Indian Government to enable them to return to their respective hometown.
Amritsar, March 1 (ANI): Released prisoners from Pakistan, who have arrived here, have sought monetary assistance from the Indian Government to enable them to return to their respective hometown.
Samastipur/Noida/Agra, Feb 27 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson Shahnawaz Hussain has accused the Congress party of indulging in high level corruption and for facilitating scams worth billions in the country.
Samastipur/Noida/Agra, Feb 27 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson Shahnawaz Hussain has accused the Congress party of indulging in high level corruption and for facilitating scams worth billions in the country.
Karachi, Feb 23(ANI): Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has agreed to enhance cooperation between the Pakistan People Party (PPP) and the Muttahida Quami Movement (MQM) for the Senate polls and the general election.
Karachi, Feb 23(ANI): Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has agreed to enhance cooperation between the Pakistan People Party (PPP) and the Muttahida Quami Movement (MQM) for the Senate polls and the general election.
Islamabad, Feb 19 (ANI): Pakistan Interior Minister Rehman Malik has admitted that the Difa-e-Pakistan Council (DPC) is a banned organization that should not be allowed to stage a sit-in in Islamabad.
Islamabad, Feb 19 (ANI): Pakistan Interior Minister Rehman Malik has admitted that the Difa-e-Pakistan Council (DPC) is a banned organization that should not be allowed to stage a sit-in in Islamabad.
Baramulla, Feb 12 (ANI): Kashmir's Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), chief Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday visited family members of 22-year-old Ashiq Hussain Rather, who was shot by security forces in Baramulla District on Saturday. hile speaking to reporters after meeting the family of Rather, Mufti said: "A child was killed yesterday, the police baton charged people and tear gas was fired on them. Obviously people are angry."
Baramulla, Feb 12 (ANI): Kashmir's Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), chief Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday visited family members of 22-year-old Ashiq Hussain Rather, who was shot by security forces in Baramulla District on Saturday. hile speaking to reporters after meeting the family of Rather, Mufti said: "A child was killed yesterday, the police baton charged people and tear gas was fired on them. Obviously people are angry."
Pulwama, Feb 4 (ANI): Security personnel in Jammu and Kashmir killed two members of Lashkar-e-Taiba militant outfit on Saturday.
Islamabad, Jan 31 (ANI): The wife, daughter, and driver of Balochistan lawmaker, Sahibzada Bakhtiar Domki, have been assasinated near the Gizri Bridge in Karachi.
Islamabad, Jan 31 (ANI): The wife, daughter, and driver of Balochistan lawmaker, Sahibzada Bakhtiar Domki, have been assasinated near the Gizri Bridge in Karachi.
Quetta/Islamabad, Jan 30(ANI): Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) chief Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain has revealed that his party had helped the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) form a coalition government in Balochistan at the request of former military ruler Pervez Musharraf.
Quetta/Islamabad, Jan 30(ANI): Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) chief Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain has revealed that his party had helped the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) form a coalition government in Balochistan at the request of former military ruler Pervez Musharraf.
New Delhi, Jan 25 (ANI): India and Pakistan on Wednesday agreed to a transit fee formula for the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline project.
Islamabad, Jan 17 (ANI): Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Information Minister Mian Iftikhar Hussain has said the peace talks between the United States and the Afghan Taliban will not be result-oriented without the involvement of Islamabad and Kabul.
Islamabad, Jan 17 (ANI): Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Information Minister Mian Iftikhar Hussain has said the peace talks between the United States and the Afghan Taliban will not be result-oriented without the involvement of Islamabad and Kabul.
