Mira Nair
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Summary
Mira Nair was born on October 15, 1957[1], in Rourkela[2]. She has worked as an actor[3], film director[4], film producer[5], screenwriter[6], and director[7]. She ranks in the top 0.24% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (56,643 views/month, #2,381 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Mahmood Mamdani[9]
- Child: Zohran Mamdani[10]
- Country of citizenship: India[11]
- Occupation: producer[12]
- Employer: Columbia University[13]
- Educated at: Harvard University[14], University of Delhi[15], Miranda House[16]
- Notable work: Salaam Bombay![17], Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love[18], Monsoon Wedding[19], The Namesake[20], Queen of Katwe[21], A Suitable Boy[22]
- Award received: Padma Bhushan[23], Caméra d'Or[24], Golden Lion[25], Dorothy Arzner Directors Award[26]
- Religion or worldview: Hinduism[27]
- Sex or gender: female[28]
- Commons category: Mira Nair[29]
- Residence: New York City[30]
- Family name: Nair[31]
- Given name: Mira[32]
- Described by source: African Film Festival, Inc.[33], Women film directors : an international bio-critical dictionary[34], The St. James women filmmakers encyclopedia[35]
- Participant in: 1988 Cannes Film Festival[36]
- Nominated for: European Film Award for Best Non-European Film[37]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[38], Hindi[39]
- Start of work period: 1979[40]
Why It Matters
Mira Nair has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] She is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
FAQs
Where was Mira Nair born?
Mira Nair's place of birth was Rourkela[2].
Who was Mira Nair married to?
Mira Nair's spouses include Mahmood Mamdani[9].
What did Mira Nair do for work?
Mira Nair worked as an actor[3], film director[4], film producer[5], screenwriter[6], and director[7].
Where did Mira Nair go to school?
Mira Nair was educated at Harvard University[14], University of Delhi[15], and Miranda House[16].
What awards did Mira Nair receive?
Honors received include Padma Bhushan[23], Caméra d'Or[24], Golden Lion[25], and Dorothy Arzner Directors Award[26].