Over the moon!: Zohran Mamdani wins; Shabana Azmi, Zoya Akhtar post congratulatory messages
Zohran Mamdani was showered with congratulatory messages. Shabana Azmi said she was over the moon. Read more here!
Mumbai: Zohran Mamdani's legendary win as the Mayor of New York City has left the internet elated. Many from the film industry applauded Zohran on social media. Shabana Azmi took to Facebook to share her thoughts. "Zohraan Mamdani wins !!!! I am over the moon! Not only because Zohraan is Mira and Mahmoud's son, but because of who Zohraan is and the hope he represents for social justice. I have been watching his campaign closely .. inspite of all the negative publicity that was manufactured against him, with Trump even pathetically saying that "I am better looking than him!"
She added, "Politics is not something that is done to us; politics is something we do for ourselves. A bold vision of what we can achieve, not excuses for what hasn't been done!" More power to you."
Actor Namit Das also took to X to share her thoughts on Zohran's victory.
"The little that I know about American politics… and given how shy I am about posting about famous friends… this truly feels like a personal victory. I'm so, so happy for Zohran — who's now gone on to lead the same city he once envisioned with hope and purpose — and equally for Mira and Mahmoud. Looking back at all the times we've spent together, and the conversations we've shared, this moment just feels right. Congratulations, Zohran! Our interactions may have been few, but your warm hugs and kind words have always stayed with me. You are a special man, and the world needs your filter — the one that sees the simplest truths so clearly," said the Namit.
Filmmaker Zoya Akhtar shared the news of Zohran's win on her Instagram stories and wrote, "Zohran, you beauty."
Director Hansal Mehta also shared a congratulatory message for the new mayor of New York City.
"Zohran Mamdani's victory in New York City is more than just a political moment. It's a moral one. At a time when cynicism feels like the default and compassion often seems like weakness, his win is a reminder that decency, empathy and conviction still matter. Mamdani for me represents the best of liberalism - plural, inclusive, grounded in justice, equality and community," said Mehta.
He added, "In an increasingly fractured world his ascent offers not just hope to New York but to all of us who still dare to believe that politics can be a force for good. In times of darkness a small ray of light can be enough. Today, Zohran Mamdani is that light. Many Duas to you Zohran Mamdani. Many congratulations to proud mom Mira Nair."
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever fame Lupita Nyong'o also praised Zohran.