Zohran Mamdani was elected as the Mayor of New York City on Tuesday, marking a historic achievement for the Democratic Party's progressive wing. For the unversed, Zohran Mamdani is the son of acclaimed filmmaker Mira Nair.
In a heartfelt reaction, the director expressed her joy and pride following her son’s remarkable win in the New York City mayoral polls. Read on to know what Mira Nair wrote.
What did Mira Nair say?
Taking to her Instagram Stories, Mira Nair reposted Zoya Akhtar's congratulatory post that read, "Zohran, you beauty,” along with several emojis. Resharing the story, Mira added, "This is for you." For the unversed, Mira Nair enjoys a strong following of 100K followers on Instagram.
Moreover, celebrities such as Saba Pataudi, Aditi Rao Hydari, Sonam Kapoor and others also congratulated Zohran Mamdani over his win.
Mira Nair's notable films and achievements
Mira Nair is a renowned filmmaker and has directed several notable films and series, including A Suitable Boy, Monsoon Wedding, Salaam Bombay!, Queen of Katwe, Amelia, New York, I Love You and others. For the unversed, Mira Nair won the Golden Camera Award at the Cannes Film Festival for her 1988 film, Salaam Bombay!
Salaam Bombay!: Plot and OTT platform
The film, Salaam Bombay!, follows the story of Krishna, who struggles to survive among the drug dealers in the back alleys of India. The Hindi crime drama film is available to stream on JioHotstar. It holds an IMDb rating of 7.9.
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