Who Is Zakir Hussain’s Wife Antonia Minnecola? All You Need To Know!
Zakir Hussain and Antonia Minnecola tied the knot In 1979.
On December 15, the news about tabla maestro Zakir Hussain passing away surfaced online. However, the claims were dismissed by his publicist, who stated that he was admitted to the hospital and didn’t pass away. As per recent reports, with an official statement from the Tabla Maestro’s family, it has been confirmed that Zakir Hussain passed away at the age of 73. Well, not much is known about his personal life, but did you know that the tabla maestro tied the knot with a Kathak dancer, Antonia Minnecola, against his mother’s wish? Here’s all you need to know about Antonio Minnecola and their love story!
How Did Zakir Hussain And Antonia Minnecola Meet?
During the late 1970s, Zakir Hussain and Antonia Minnecola met for the first time in the Bay Area of California while they were both getting trained for Tabla and Kathak. Zakir was immediately attracted to her; however, Antonia was unsure about starting a relationship with him. Well, Zakir didn’t give up and would wait outside her class every day to win her over. In 1979, they tied the knot eight years after they met. They have two daughters, Anisa Qureshi and Isabella Qureshi.
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During the show Rendezvous with Simi Garewal, Zakir shared that he was the first person in his family to marry someone from a different caste. Hence, his mother did not agree with his choice to marry Antonia. However, his father quietly supported them and helped them get married before telling his mother about it. After a few years together, Zakir’s mother eventually accepted Antonia as her daughter-in-law. Furthermore, he also added that Antonia gave up her career to support Zakir and worked hard to raise their daughters.
First Published: December 16, 2024 10:59 AM
