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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.
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
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- 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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Learn about the life and career of Mira Nair, an acclaimed 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 · 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. December 7, 2020....
Oct 1, 2021 · At the 23rd convocation ceremony of FTII ( Film and Television Institute of India ), filmmaker Mira Nair, in her virtual speech shared the highlights of her 40 year-filmmaking journey. The maker of acclaimed movies like Salaam Bombay! and The Reluctant Fundamentalist shared her memories of Bhubaneswar, Delhi, and New York.