Mira Nair Indian Director Born 1957 in Rourkela
Mira Nair · actor and film director · Indian
Known for
Biography
Mira Nair, born 15 October 1957 in Rourkela, is an Indian director. She is known for New York, I Love You (2008) and Vanity Fair (2004).
Early life
She studied at Miranda House, University of Delhi and Harvard University.
Career
Records list Salaam Bombay! (1988) as her earliest screen credit. In the 1990s, she appeared in Mississippi Masala (1991). The 2000s brought Monsoon Wedding (2001). Her 2010s credits include Finals (2019).
In all, 18 films appear in her credits from 1988 to 2019. She is also credited as director on 17 titles, including The Namesake, and writer on Salaam Bombay! and Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love. Queen of Katwe and A Suitable Boy are listed among her notable work.
Recognition
Mira Nair received the Golden Lion in 2001. Further recognition came with the Caméra d'Or (1988) and a Dorothy Arzner Directors Award (2017). Her awards record shows 4 wins and one nomination.
Personal life
She has been married to Mahmood Mamdani since 1991. Earlier marriages on record are to Mitch Epstein (1987). She is the mother of Zohran Mamdani.
Filmography
18 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Finals | Film | |
| 2016 | Queen of Katwe | Director | Film |
| 2014 | Words with Gods | Director | Film |
| 2012 | The Reluctant Fundamentalist | Director | Film |
| 2009 | Amelia | Director | Film |
| 2008 | 8 | Director | Film |
| 2008 | New York, I Love You | Director | Film |
| 2007 | Migration | Director | Film |
| 2006 | The Namesake | Director | Film |
| 2004 | Vanity Fair | Director | Film |
| 2002 | 11'09"01 September 11 | Director | Film |
| 2002 | Hysterical Blindness | Director | Film |
| 2001 | Monsoon Wedding | Director | Film |
| 1996 | Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love | Director, Writer | Film |
| 1995 | The Perez Family | Director | Film |
Show all 18 credits
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | My Own Country | Director | Film |
| 1991 | Mississippi Masala | Director | Film |
| 1988 | Salaam Bombay! | Writer, Director | Film |
Awards and nominations
4 won, 1 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Dorothy Arzner Directors Award | Won | |
| 2001 | Golden Lion | Won | |
| 1988 | Caméra d'Or | Won | |
| Padma Bhushan | Won | ||
| 2001 | European Film Award for Best Non-European Film | Monsoon Wedding | Nominated |
Mira Nair on Social Media
Mira Nair Photos
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Frequently asked questions
How old is Mira Nair?
Mira Nair is 69 years old, born on 15 October 1957 in Rourkela.
What is Mira Nair known for?
Mira Nair is known for New York, I Love You (2008) and Vanity Fair (2004).
What is Mira Nair’s nationality?
Mira Nair is Indian, born in Rourkela.
Who is Mira Nair married to?
Mira Nair is married to Mahmood Mamdani; they married in 1991.
Has Mira Nair won any awards?
Yes. 4 awards are on record, including Dorothy Arzner Directors Award (2017).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q466320), accessed October 2026
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