Archive · 19 Jan 2026
Dayanita Singh Exhibits Four Decades of Zakir Hussain Photography
Dayanita Singh, a famous photographer, has been taking pictures of the famous musician Zakir Hussain for over 40 years.
She has put some of these photos in a special exhibition called 'Zakir Hussain — Learning to Learn' in Mumbai.
The photos show different times in Zakir's life, from casual moments to when he became a well-known teacher.
Dayanita says that making this exhibition helped her deal with Zakir's passing.
She hopes that people who see the show will feel like they spent time with Zakir and feel comforted.
The photos are arranged in a way that shows how music and photography both need practice and repetition.
Dayanita also talks about how Zakir taught her to always keep learning and improving.
Dayanita Singh has photographed Zakir Hussain for over four decades, documenting his life and career.
The exhibition 'Zakir Hussain — Learning to Learn' is currently on display at the Dilip Piramal Art Gallery in Mumbai.
Singh's photographs capture both casual, unguarded moments and more formal portraits of Hussain.
The exhibition is a deeply personal project for Singh, helping her cope with Hussain's passing.
Singh hopes the exhibition will bring viewers a sense of solace and the feeling of being in Hussain's presence.
- Who
- Dayanita Singh (photographer) and Zakir Hussain (subject)
- What
- Exhibition of Dayanita Singh's photographs of Zakir Hussain over four decades
- When
- Currently on display (specific dates not mentioned)
- Where
- Dilip Piramal Art Gallery within Mumbai's NCPA
- Why
- To honor Zakir Hussain's legacy and document Singh's artistic journey
- Exhibition Title
- Zakir Hussain — Learning to Learn
- Location
- Dilip Piramal Art Gallery, NCPA, Mumbai
- Photographer
- Dayanita Singh
- Subject
- Zakir Hussain
- Duration of Photography
- Over four decades
- Key Themes
- Rhythm, memory, grief, and artistic evolution