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Did you know New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani was the first choice for Mira Nair's A Suitable Boy?

Entertainment | Jan 01, 2026, 05:45 PM IST

Mira Nair told THR India in an interview that there was a time when she approached her son, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, for the lead role in the Netflix series A Suitable Boy.

Filmmaker Mira Nair celebrates son Zohran Mamdani's NYC mayoral victory: 'This is for you'

Entertainment | Nov 05, 2025, 02:21 PM IST

On Wednesday, renowned director Mira Nair expressed her joy and pride following her son's historic win in the New York City mayoral polls. Take a look at her Instagram story here.

Zohran Mamdani's fiery victory speech as New York City mayor ends with Dhoom Machale music | Viral

Entertainment | Nov 05, 2025, 12:21 PM IST

In a viral moment after his New York City mayoral election win, Zohran Mamdani ended his fiery victory speech with Bollywood’s iconic track, Dhoom Machale. For the unversed, Zohran is filmmaker Mira Nair's son.

Zohran Mamdani Elected NYC Mayor Despite Trump's Threats – Do You Know About His Indian Roots?

Originals | Nov 05, 2025, 11:31 AM IST

Zohran Mamdani, 34, has made history as New York City's first Muslim, South Asian, and African-born mayor, defeating Republican Curtis Sliwa despite Trump's threats. His win marks a major victory for progressives—and yes, he has an Indian connection. Watch the video to learn more.

Hopes were riding high on Aamir Khan-starrer Lagaan when it

Before Jai Bhim, these Indian films generated huge Oscar buzz

Entertainment | Feb 08, 2022, 02:21 PM IST

Mother India, Salaam Bombay and Lagaan have been top contenders from India for an Oscar win in the Best Foreign Film category but all three of them have lost at their times. Jai Bhim is in the running for a Best Film nomination at the 94th Oscars among 276 films.

Mira Nair to helm 'National Treasure' series for Disney Plus

Web Series | Mar 25, 2021, 10:49 AM IST

Celebrated filmmaker Mira Nair is set to direct a series based on Nicolas Cage-starrer "National Treasure" films.

We are a hit couple: Tabu on 'A Suitable Boy' director Mira Nair

Celebrities | Dec 04, 2020, 03:43 PM IST

Actor Tabu says her creative partnership with filmmaker Mira Nair makes them a "hit couple."

Creative energy is not limitless: Mira Nair

Celebrities | Oct 24, 2020, 02:46 PM IST

Filmmaker Mira Nair believes artistes should keep on developing and nurturing their craft as creativity is not permanent.

Mira Nair's Monsoon Wedding musical to open in India in 2021

Entertainment | Oct 23, 2020, 07:14 PM IST

Speaking at a virtual masterclass during the ongoing Busan Film Festival, the director revealed that the musical will first open in India, followed by Singapore and Dubai with a possibility of London and the US also being on the tour map.

Mira Nair wins TIFF Tribute award, says important to tell our own stories

Celebrities | Sep 16, 2020, 05:43 PM IST

Mira Nair was one of six recipients of the TIFF Tribute Awards alongside octogenarian actor Sir Anthony Hopkins, Oscar-winning actress Kate Winslet, Chinese-American filmmaker Chloe Zhao (whose Venice Golden Lion-winning Nomadland is one of the highlights of TIFF 2020), indigenous Canadian director Tracey Deer and musician Terence Blanchard.

Mira Nair ahead of 'A Suitable Boy' premiere: It is a massive yet intimate saga

Celebrities | Jul 26, 2020, 11:00 AM IST

An official adaptation of acclaimed author Vikram Seth's classic novel of the same name, Mira Nair directorial 'A Suitable Boy' hits television screens in the UK on Sunday, with a diverse cast of over 100 actors from India and around the world.

Working on A Suitable Boy has been an enriching experience: Ishaan Khatter

Entertainment | Jul 11, 2020, 07:33 PM IST

A BBC One adaptation, the six-part series also stars Vijay Varma and Rasika Dugal . Other than "A Suitable Boy", Khatter has romantic action thriller "Khaali Peeli" with Ananya Pandey.

Tabu, Ishaan Khatter A Suitable Boy Trailer

A Suitable Boy Trailer: Tabu and Ishaan Khatter's chemistry stands out in this Mira Nair series

Bollywood | Jul 11, 2020, 06:45 PM IST

In Mira Nair's A Suitable Boy, Ishaan Khatter plays Maan Kapoor, the rebellious son of politician Mahesh Kapoor (played by Ram Kapoor), who develops an attraction to the beautiful courtesan Saaeda Bai (essayed by Tabu).

Mira Nair to adapt New York Times article ‘The Jungle Prince of Delhi’ in a series

Entertainment | Jul 10, 2020, 12:09 AM IST

Written by Ellen Barry, the article reveals the truth about the history of royal family of Oudh, who lived in a ruined palace in Delhi and claimed to be the heirs to the fallen kingdom.

Actor Namit Das no one can ever lie to Mira Nair

Celebrities | Jun 23, 2020, 08:09 AM IST

Actor Namit Das recalls working with Mira Nair in 'A Suitable Boy' and says, 'Mira is one of those special people in the world who understands human relationships. She knows human beings so well. That's why you can never lie to her. You have to be truthful.'

Impossible to speak of Irrfan Khan in past tense: Mira Nair

Celebrities | May 04, 2020, 10:43 AM IST

"To speak of Irrfan Khan in the past tense is virtually impossible, because Irrfan was always alive. He was alive to life, whimsy, friendship, alive to the street child. Irrfan was one of the most beautiful listeners I have ever known. He listened beautifully and harnessed it into his art," she said.

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