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Learn about Mira Nair, an award-winning director of films such as Salaam Bombay!, Mississippi Masala, and The Namesake. Explore her early life, education, career, and documentaries on Indian culture and society.
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.
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Jan 12, 2024 · From immigrant dramas to biopics, here are the best movies directed by Oscar nominee Mira Nair along with a guide on where to stream them.
A list of 14 movies directed by Mira Nair, an Indian-born filmmaker known for her multicultural and social themes. The list includes ratings, summaries, and cast information for each movie.
- Mississippi Masala. Set in the depths of rural Mississippi, Mississippi Masala is a unique tale about Uganda-born Indians living in the American South.
- The Namesake. Based on the Jhumpa Lahiri novel of the same name, The Namesake tells the story of Gogol, a son of Bengali immigrants to the United States.
- Monsoon Wedding. Monsoon Wedding is about its namesake: a wedding that happens with a flair for the dramatics. An arranged marriage is about to be conducted and the wedding brings together family members from all corners of the world.
- Salaam Bombay! The movie that introduced Mira Nair to the world, Salaam Bombay! was nominated for a plethora of awards when it was released, although it was considered a foreign film due to its subject matter and language (Hindi).
14 titles. Sort by List order. 1. Salaam Bombay! 1988 1h 53m Not Rated. 7.9 (10K) Rate. 78 Metascore. Young Krishna struggles to survive among the drug dealers, pimps, and prostitutes in the back alleys and gutters of India. Director Mira Nair Stars Shafiq Syed Anjaan Amrit Patel. 2. The Namesake. 2006 2h 2m PG-13. 7.5 (22K) Rate. 82 Metascore.
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Mira Nair is an Indian film director and producer based in New York. She has made films such as Salaam Bombay!, Monsoon Wedding, The Namesake, and Queen of Katwe.
