Mira Nair Biography

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Mira Nair : KEY FACTS

Birthday

Oct 15, 1957

Profession

Film Maker

Birth Place

Odisha, India

Age

68 Years

Mira Nair is a famous Indian Film Maker, who was born on Oct 15, 1957 in Odisha, India. Find Mira Nair age, husband, net worth, height, weight, education, career, family, images, biography & more updates. Get information about Mira Nair’s all key achievements or accomplishments, including professional and personal life detail.

Personal Profile About Mira Nair

Mira Nair is an Indian-American filmmaker known for directing independent dramas through her production company, Mirabai Films. The Mira Nair biography shows that she has received prizes from the Cannes and Venice Film Festivals. She has also had nominations for two BAFTA Awards, two César Awards, and two Academy Awards. She is famous for films like Salaam Bombay!, Mississippi Masala, and Monsoon Wedding.

Mira Nair Son

Mira Nair son is Zohran Kwame Mamdani, born on October 18, 1991, in Kampala, Uganda. Zohran is an American politician and the mayor-elect of New York City. He has been a member of the New York State Assembly since 2021. Zohran also worked as a music supervisor for Nair’s film Queen of Katwe, earning a Guild of Music Supervisors Awards nomination. Mira Nair son Zohran’s success continues her family’s legacy of achievement.

Mira Nair Religion

Mira Nair religion is Hindu. She was born into a Punjabi Hindu family with roots in Delhi. Her cultural background influenced her films. Her films often show Indian traditions, diaspora, and social issues. Mira Nair religion shaped her worldview. It blended Eastern and Western perspectives in her storytelling.

Mira Nair Net Worth

Mira Nair net worth is estimated to be over $22 million. However, it is not confirmed. Her wealth comes from her film and directing career, and producing her projects through Mirabai Films. Nair’s films like Monsoon Wedding and Mississippi Masala have earned international acclaim and commercial success. Mira Nair net worth reflects decades of work in independent and mainstream cinema.

Mira Nair Husband

Mira Nair husband is Mahmood Mamdani, an Indo-Ugandan political scientist. They married in 1991 after meeting during research for her film Mississippi Masala in Kenya. Their son, Zohran Mamdani, was born the same year. Before Mahmood, she was married to photographer Mitch Epstein from 1981 to 1989. Mira Nair husband Mahmood and she have lived in South Africa and Uganda during his academic appointments.

Mira Nair Brother

Mira Nair brother refers to her two older brothers, Vikram (Vicky) Nair and Gautam Nair. They grew up with Mira in Rourkela and Bhubaneswar. Mira often mentions that her brothers had conflicts with their father, while she was given freedom to pursue her interests. Mira Nair brother played a role in shaping her early family experiences and perspectives on independence and gender.