Zakir Hussain, the acclaimed Tabla maestro, has passed away at the age of 73 in San Francisco, according to family confirmations. Reports of his critical health surfaced earlier, with Hussain admitted to an ICU due to heart-related ailments. Despite earlier denials from family members regarding his demise, they later confirmed his passing, prompting widespread mourning across India and tributes highlighting his immense contribution to music. Leaders and fans alike expressed their grief, stating that the world has lost a unique rhythm that can never be replaced.