As New York City celebrates its new mayor, 34-year-old democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani, another story quietly captured public attention — that of his artist wife, Rama Duwaji, whose privacy and creativity suddenly became part of the city’s biggest headline.
Mamdani’s unexpected victory “has rewritten the city’s political script,” shocking even seasoned observers. But as the celebrations faded, people grew curious about the woman beside him — a Brooklyn-based illustrator who had once lived a modest, creative life.
The couple’s story began in 2021 when they met on the dating app Hinge, a modern love story that quickly turned serious. They married at the City Clerk’s office in early 2025, sealing their bond quietly before the political storm that followed.
In a heartfelt Instagram post, Mamdani shared, “Three months ago, I married the love of my life, Rama… Rama isn’t just my wife, she’s an incredible artist who deserves to be known on her own terms.”
Since his rise to fame, Duwaji has chosen to stay out of the spotlight. As The New York Times reported, she “declined all press after the primary election,” saying the attention had been overwhelming.
