Refuting the reports of Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain's death, his nephew Ameer Aulia appealed to the people to pray for his health.
"I am Zakir Hussain's nephew and he has not passed away," he said.
Ameer posted an image of his mother and uncle Hussain on Instagram.
"Thinking about my Mamu, Zakir uncle. Praying for him and for his good health. Here with my Mother, Zakir Mamu's elder sister," Ameer posted on Instagram.