Today in History:Legendary tabla maestro Zakir Hussain.

New Delhi 09 March ( VNI)   Zakir Hussain Allarakha Qureshi, born on 9 March 1951 in Mumbai, was a legendary Indian tabla player, composer, arranger, and percussionist. As the eldest son of renowned tabla maestro Alla Rakha, he became one of the greatest tabla players of all time. His exceptional skill, innovative compositions, and contributions to Indian classical music earned him international acclaim, cementing his legacy as a true icon of the art form.