Tuesday, December 17th, 2024

Zakir Hussain had a friendly relationship with his/her father, if every father becomes like this, then the child will conquer the world.


Zakir Hussain gave a new identity to Indian classical music in the world with the beats of tabla. Even though he/she is not among us today, his/her name will remain in the heart of every music lover. Zakir Hussain always gave the credit for his/her success to his/her father Ustad Allah.

According to him/her, to be successful, apart from good education, it is also important to have a good relationship with your father. his/her father, being a famous tabla player, became his/her first teacher, then colleague and then a good friend. It is clear from this that the positive relationship between father and son impacts the success of the child. Every father must take a lesson from their relationship.

Ashram like atmosphere at home

Zakir Hussain had told in many old interviews that his/her father not only raised him/her but was also his/her first guru. There was an ashram like atmosphere in his/her house. It seemed as if he/she was Dronacharya and we Kauravas were Pandavas. he/she is the one who taught us about the world.

never pressured to practice

never pressured to practice

he/she had told that his/her father never put any pressure on him/her. Never said that – it’s an eight-hour effort every day. I used to work against discipline. I used to have fun like any other boy, but I sat with my father every day and practiced playing the tabla.

taught everything without saying anything

taught everything without saying anything

There was a great bonding between Zakir Hussain and his/her father. According to him/her, his/her father never made him/her feel that he/she had to devote time to his/her studies. Without me saying anything, he/she not only taught me Tabla but also the music of the world.

Deep impact of father’s words

Deep impact of father's words

How deep an impact a father’s words have on children can be gauged by looking at the success of Zakir Hussain. After his/her birth, when his/her mother handed Hussain into his/her father’s arms, according to tradition, she had to whisper a few words of blessing into her son’s ear. But instead of blessings he/she sang the beats of tabla. he/she had no idea then that his/her son would grow up to become a tabla master.

knowledge given since childhood

knowledge given since childhood

If you want your children to be as great as you, then you should give them the same training from childhood. Zakir Hussain’s father not only explained to him/her the difference between the gharanas from the age of three, but also taught him/her to balance with the tabla.

Disclaimer: This article is for general information only. It cannot in any way be a substitute for any medicine or treatment. Always consult your doctor for more information.

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