Ustad Zakir Hussain's net worth: Here is the wealth, concert fee of the great musician

Renowned tabla player Ustad Zakir Hussain died at the age of 73, hours after being admitted to a hospital in San Francisco on Sunday after experiencing heart-related problems.

Hussain's manager, Nirmala Bachani, said in a statement that the maestro was affetced with blood-pressure related problems.

Ustad Zakir Hussain's life

The musician was born on March 9, 1951, in Mumbai, Maharashtra. He was the eldest son of the great tabla player Allah Rakha and was naturally drawn towards music from a young age.

He completed his primary education at St. Michael's High School in Mahim, Mumbai, and later graduated from St. Xavier's College which solidified his foundation in music and academics.


Hussain married Antonia Minnecola, a Kathak dancer and teacher. They have two daughters Anisa Qureshi and Isabella Qureshi. Zakir Hussain also acted in a few movies including 'Saaz', 'Heat and Dust'. His most recent film 'Monkey Man' was released in 2024.

Ustad Zakir Hussain's net worth

Hussain earned a lot of wealth from his performances. According to media reports, he owned a net worth of around $1 million or Rs 8,48,09,500. Hussain used to charge Rs 5 to Rs 10 lakh for his concerts.