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Mira Nair (born 15 October 1957) is an Indian-American filmmaker based in New York City. Her production company, Mirabai Films, specializes in films for international audiences on Indian society, whether in the economic, social or cultural spheres.
- 1986–present
- 15 October 1957 (age 65), Rourkela, Orissa, India
- Padma Bhushan (2012)
- Zohran Mamdani
Mira Nair is an acclaimed Indian-born film director, producer and writer who has made award-winning films such as Salaam Bombay!, Monsoon Wedding and The Namesake. IMDb provides her detailed biography, filmography, awards, trivia, photos and videos.
- January 1, 1
- 4 min
- Bhubaneshwar, Orissa, India
Apr 25, 2024 · Mira Nair, Indian director known for her documentaries and feature films dealing with controversial subject matter. Her notable movies included Mississippi Massala (1997), Monsoon Wedding (2001), Vanity Fair (2004), Amelia (2009), and Queen of Katwe (2016). Learn more about Nair’s life and career.
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Dec 7, 2020 · How Mira Nair Made Her Own “Suitable Boy” The filmmaker talks about the political and cinematic challenges of adapting Vikram Seth’s beloved novel. By Isaac Chotiner
- Isaac Chotiner
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Learn about the life and career of Mira Nair, a renowned Indian film director, writer and producer. Find out her awards, projects, family, quotes and trivia on IMDb.
- October 15, 1957
Aug 21, 2020 · The 62-year-old has spent lockdown remotely editing a six-hour BBC adaptation of Vikram Seth’s epic novel, A Suitable Boy. Set in the early 1950s, just after independence, the drama depicts both...
Dec 7, 2020 · ‘A Suitable Boy’ Finally Finds Its Perfect Match: Mira Nair - The New York Times. The filmmaker’s acclaimed and controversial adaptation of the landmark novel, the BBC’s first prime-time drama...