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Mumbai: Mira Nair, an Indian-American filmmaker, is known for the independent films that she produces through her production company Mirabai Films. Over the years, Mira has entralled audiences with her storytelling skills, which also garnered her several accolades across the world. Mira, well-known for her craft, was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2012 for her contributions to the world of cinema.
She is also the mother of Zohran Mamdani, the candidate who shocked the US with his win in the crucial New York Mayor elections. Mira is married to scholar and political scientist Mahmood Mamdani.
Here are 5 of her movies that showcase her prowess as a filmmaker
The film, released in 1988, is one of Mira's internationally acclaimed movies. It follows the life of a boy named Krishna and his attempt to survive in the slums of Bombay. The raw portrayal of a child struggling to sustain himself garnered the appreciation of the audience. Though the film was largely shot with unprofessional actors, it made an impact on a global level. Salaam Bombay won a National Award in the Best Feature Film in Hindi category. It also garnered the Audience Award and the Golden Camera Award at the Cannes festival.
Released in 1991, this movie explores the life of an Indian-Ugandan family who are forced to go to the USA's Mississippi. The movie explores the romance of the Indian daughter of the family with an African-American man. Mira, in the movie, explores themes like interracial love, community tensions, and displacement. The movie won an award for Best Original Screenplay at the Venice Film Festival.
This movie, released in 1996, is one of Mira's most controversial and provocative works. The historical romance set in 16th-century India explores themes of sensuality, caste, power and love. The movie sparked a massive controversy in India. It also faced censorship issues.
This vibrant 2001 movie is all about an arranged marriage in a Punjabi family in Delhi. The funny film dissects issues of modernity, the rollercoaster of emotions, etc. The film was applauded for depicting the events inside an Indian household in a raw and real manner. The movie was awarded the Golden Lion at Venice.
This movie, released in 2006, is based on Jhumpa Lahiri’s novel. It explores the lives of a Bengali‐Indian family who immigrate to the US and their son's challenges in fitting into the two cultures. It garnered praise of shedding light on the immigrant‐generation tension.
