Artist Rama Duwaji recently shared a photo on Instagram documenting her husband’s visit to India nearly four months later. Zoran Mamdansworn in as mayor of New York City.
“I saw things in April that made me want to make art,” she wrote, before sharing a list of 14 objects that fascinated her during her time in India.
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One of her photos shows a door inside amritsar. Describing it, she writes, “It has something to do with the pattern and dark grain of the wood that’s most weathered.”
Another shows a stunning lithograph by Satish Gujral from 1952, and the third shows “Ink Paintings by Tyeb Mehta, Kiran Nadar Museum of Art, 1950-1961.”
Check out what else she posted:
How was the social media reaction?
“Thank you for coming to our house, I’m so touched that it inspired you to create art,” one person posted. Another added: “This list is so inspiring! So happy to be a part of it.”
A third commented: “You are the most amazing woman I have ever met.” A fourth wrote: “Everything is so vivid and beautiful. It really makes me want to make art. Thank you for sharing these MARAVILLAS!”
Zohran Mamdani and Rama Duwaji’s love story:
Zohran Mamdani made history as the first Muslim and first South Asian mayor of New York City. And, the youngest in more than a century. With his victory, his personal life has also come into focus, particularly his marriage to Syrian-American artist Rama Duaji.
The two met in 2021 in one of the most modern ways – through Hinge. As Mamdani once described, their relationship progressed slowly, with them first exchanging messages and eventually meeting each other. “There’s still hope for these dating apps,” Mamdani once joked while sharing his love story on a podcast.
When they met, Mamdani was slowly establishing himself in local politics, while Duwaj, who grew up partly in Dubai, was busy developing an artistic career.
Initially, their relationship was kept secret, but after Mamdani’s political career came into focus, the couple made frequent public appearances. However, she still maintains a fairly low profile.
Eventually, they got engaged in 2024 and held their wedding (nikah) in Dubai. They reportedly held a closed ceremony on the rooftop of Vida Creek Harbor overlooking the Burj Khalifa. They then held a civil ceremony in early 2025 at the New York City Clerk’s Office. Zohran Mamdani and Rama Duwaji also held a three-day wedding in Uganda.
