Several members of the film fraternity, including Kamal Haasan, Akshay Kumar, A. R. Rahman, Mohanlal, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Hansal Mehta, and others, expressed their condolences on his passing. Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar paid tribute on social media, sharing an image of Zakir Hussain. He wrote, "Deeply saddened by the demise of Ustad Zakir Hussain Sahab. He was truly a gem of our country’s musical heritage. Om Shanti."
Being organised by Banyan Tree Events, the Barkha Ritu features musicians who will present renditions of the specialized ragas meant for the monsoons, and not otherwise performed for the rest of the year.
Following the fall of Kabul in August 2021, the Taliban has enforced a series of prohibitions, one of which includes the ban on playing music in public spaces.
