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Photographer Honors Tabla Maestro Zakir Hussain
A photographer named Sateesh Paknikar made a special calendar called 'Taal Farishta' to remember Ustad Zakir Hussain, a famous tabla player.
The calendar has 12 black and white photos of the maestro taken over many years.
It was released on the day he passed away, December 15, 2024.
The calendar also has QR codes that let you watch and listen to other famous musicians sharing their memories of Zakir Hussain.
Paknikar chose black and white photos to make the emotions and the artist's spirit stand out.
The calendar was released at a big music festival in Pune, India, and was presented by two respected musicians.
Photographer Sateesh Paknikar created a black and white calendar titled 'Taal Farishta' as a tribute to Ustad Zakir Hussain.
The calendar features 12 photographs taken between 1985 and 2019 and includes QR codes linking to videos of classical musicians sharing memories of Hussain.
It was released on December 15, 2024, during the 71st Sawai Gandharva Bhimsen Festival in Pune, India.
The calendar was presented by Padma Shri Pt Ulhas Kashalkar and Padma Shri Suresh Talwalkar.
Paknikar chose black and white photography to emphasize the deep emotion and lasting quality of Hussain's artistry.
- Who
- Sateesh Paknikar (photographer), Ustad Zakir Hussain (tabla maestro)
- What
- Release of a black and white photography calendar titled 'Taal Farishta' as a tribute to Ustad Zakir Hussain
- Where
- Pune, India
- When
- December 15, 2024, during the 71st Sawai Gandharva Bhimsen Festival
- Why
- To honor the legacy of Ustad Zakir Hussain, who passed away on December 15, 2024, and would have turned 75 on March 9, 2026
Key facts
- Calendar Name
- Taal Farishta (Angel of Rhythm)
- Release Date
- December 15, 2024 (71st Sawai Gandharva Bhimsen Festival)
- Photographer
- Sateesh Paknikar
- Photograph Timeline
- 1985 to 2019
- Special Feature
- QR codes linking to videos of classical musicians sharing memories
- Release Ceremony Attendees
- Padma Shri Pt Ulhas Kashalkar and Padma Shri Suresh Talwalkar
Quotes
Antonia Minnecola
Zakir Hussain's wife
“The gathering had been in the works for months and that the family had been overwhelmed by the love they received.”
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“Zakir’s connection with guitarist John McLaughlin and the group Shakti was very special and that he always dreamt of creating an institute for young artists.”
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Taufiq Qureshi
Performer and collaborator of Zakir Hussain
“Zakir always insisted on celebration over mourning and added that the tribute was meant to honour his music and the joy he brought to people.”
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John McLaughlin
Shakti guitarist and collaborator of Zakir Hussain
“Zakir had been part of his life since 1969 and that it was impossible to describe his genius.”
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Shankar Mahadevan
Singer and collaborator of Zakir Hussain
“He called him a transformative force who changed the way the band understood music.”
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Selvaganesh
Performer and collaborator of Zakir Hussain
“He felt as if he had lost his right hand but still sensed Zakir’s presence in the music.”
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