Happy birthday! Zubin Mehta turns 90 today

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The iconic and legendary conductor turns 90 on Wednesday, Apr. 29, 2026.
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Zubin Mehta is celebrating his 90th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed conductors of his generation.

Popular conductor Zubin Mehta has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 90th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Mehta, a cultural icon

Born in Mumbai on April 29, 1936, Zubin Mehta's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Indian history. Mehta's not just a great conductor, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Zubin hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Zubin Mehta as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 90.

Happy Birthday, Zubin, you're the best!

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