Ustad Zakir Hussain is alive! Family and friends say tabla maestro is critical but 'very much breathing'

Zakir Hussain is Alive: Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain, 73, is critically ill in a San Francisco ICU due to heart-related problems. His manager confirmed his hospitalization, while his sister urged fans to pray for his recovery amidst false death rumors. Hussain, son of legendary tabla player Allah Rakha, is a renowned musician and five-time Grammy Award winner.