Zakir Hussain Love Story: The country’s famous tabla player and musician Zakir Hussain is no more among us. He breathed his last in San Francisco at the age of 73. The news of Zakir Hussain’s demise has spread a wave of mourning across the country. His music lovers and fans are remembering him, discussing the time spent with him, his creations and his inspirations. Meanwhile, Zakir Hussain’s love story is also being discussed.
Very little information about Zakir Hussain’s personal life has become public. However, in an interview he talked about his love story, which everyone was surprised to hear.
Such was the love story
Zakir Hussain himself had told that he had married without informing his family. He said that this marriage was a secret, which no one knew. Later, when he told his family about this, the marriage was organized with customs. Let us tell you that Hussain’s mother was against this marriage. However, he later accepted Antonia as his ‘daughter-in-law’.
This love story of Zakir Hussain started when he went to California. He had come there to gain knowledge of Tabla, but while learning Tabla, his heart strings got connected with a foreign girl. This incident happened in the 70s when he first fell in love with an Italian-American girl Antonia Minnecola in the Bay Area of California. Hussain had told that it was love at first sight and this turning point in his life was very special.
A deep friendship developed between Zakir Hussain and Antonia, which gradually turned into a beautiful relationship. However, Zakir and Antonia’s relationship was initially hidden from their family. The couple kept it a secret even after their marriage, but with time when their family came to know about it, they formalized their relationship with traditional rituals.
Hussain is known worldwide for his contribution to Indian classical music. With his art he gave a new identity to Indian music not only in India but also abroad. There are many achievements in his musical journey, which are still alive in the hearts of people through his art. His demise has left an irreparable void in the world of Indian music. However, his music and his inspiration will live on forever.
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