New York just witnessed one of its most unexpected political upsets, and the name at the centre of it all is Zohran Mamdani . At 34, the young lawmaker from Queens has become NYC’s newly elected Mayor, and his victory is sending ripples across the world, especially in India, where cinephiles know him as the son of acclaimed filmmaker Mira Nair .

The Bollywood Connection: Meet His Iconic Mother

For Indian readers, Mamdani’s name instantly sparks another association, his mother, the internationally respected Mira Nair . Known for films like Salaam Bombay!, Monsoon Wedding, and The Namesake, Nair has built a legacy of bold, intimate storytelling that has shaped independent cinema for decades.

Her personal journey is just as fascinating. She met Ugandan scholar Mahmood Mamdani while r

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