Mira Nair’s son has made history as New York’s first Muslim mayor, with tributes pouring in from artists, activists and actors worldwide

x Filmmaker Mira Nair is all smiles as her son Zohran Mamdani clinches a historic win in New York, becoming the city’s first Muslim mayor at 34. The milestone has triggered an outpouring of celebration across political, film and cultural circles on both sides of the world. Zoya Akhtar was among the first to share the news online, writing, “Zohran you beauty,” as Mira proudly reposted the message. The Monsoon Wedding filmmaker has often spoken of her son’s drive for public service. “He’s always wanted to make a difference. He’s very involved with politics,” she had said earlier. Hollywood, which rallied behind Mamdani’s grassroots-heavy campaign

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