Furthermore, Zakir Hussain collaborated not only with Indian artists such as Pandit Ravi Shankar, but also with Western musicians like John McLaughlin and Charles Lloyd. His versatile talent established him as a musician, music producer, and actor.
Following his family's wishes, Zakir Hussain opted for a career in music, foregoing potential opportunities in film acting.
Dilip Kumar's iconic film, 'Mughal-e-Azam', offered Zakir Hussain the role of Dilip Kumar's younger brother. However, he declined the offer because his father wanted him to pursue a career in music.
Following this, Jaikishan Hussain also acted in films such as "Chalis Chaurasi" (Forty-Four Eighty-Four). In total, he starred in twelve films, including notable titles like "Manto" and "Miss Beatty's Children".
In the film 'Saaz', Zakir Hussain shared a romantic pairing with Shabana Azmi. However, the film became embroiled in controversy due to its storyline, which was reportedly inspired by the lives of Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle.
Their acting debut was in Shashi Kapoor's film "Heat and Dust," released in 1983. They played a significant role in the film and showcased their acting prowess.
Zakir Husain was not only a brilliant tabla player but also showcased his talent in acting.
Renowned tabla player Zakir Hussain passed away at the age of 73.
Zakir Hussain, renowned for his mastery of the tabla, also ventured into acting, making his debut in a film starring Shashi Kapoor.