The majestic tabla maestro and composer, Ustad Zakir Hussain, left fans and admirers deeply heartbroken as he left the world with a huge hole. Earlier on December 15, 2024, it was reported that Zakir was hospitalised due to serious heart-related health issues. The legendary musician is the son of the iconic tabla genius, Ustad Allah Rakha, who was admitted to a hospital in San Francisco, USA. The 73-year-old musician was being treated there. However, later, on the same day, it was reported that the legend had bid adieu to the world.
Late tabla whizz, Zakir Hussain’s wife and kathak dancer, Antonia Minnecola
Zakir Hussain’s fans and well-wishers know everything about his professional feat, but not much is known about his personal life. For the unversed, Zakir was married to the dynamic Kathak dancer, Antonia Minnecola. She was also his manager. The duo tied the knot in 1978 and were proud parents to two daughters, Anisa Qureshi and Isabella Qureshi. However, that is not all; the legendary tabla player’s wife is no less than the maestro herself.
