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Mira Nair: News

06 Nov 2025
Ananya Panday

No, Tanya Maniktala isn't replacing Ananya in Amrita Sher-Gil biopic 

Tanya Maniktala, who rose to fame with Mira Nair's A Suitable Boy, has confirmed that she will be collaborating with Rajkummar Rao for an upcoming film.

05 Nov 2025
Irrfan Khan

Celebrate Zohran's win by watching these brilliant Mira Nair titles  

Mira Nair, the acclaimed BAFTA-nominated filmmaker from Odisha, has been making headlines after her son Zohran Mamdani made history by becoming New York City's second-youngest and first Muslim mayor at 34.

05 Nov 2025
Columbia University

Zohran Mamdani's net worth, Indian connection: Everything about NYC mayor-elect

Democrat Zohran Mamdani was elected as the next Mayor of New York City on Thursday. At 34, he is also the youngest person to hold this position in over a century.

30 Oct 2025
United States of America

Did Zohran Mamdani's mother Mira Nair use slur against Americans?

In a 2013 interview with Hindustan Times, filmmaker Mira Nair described her son Zohran Mamdani as "not an American at all."

20 Oct 2025
Upcoming Movies

Tanya Maniktala to lead Mira Nair's Amrita Sher-Gil biopic

After four years of living with the story of Hungarian-Indian painter Amrita Sher-Gil, acclaimed filmmaker Mira Nair has finally found her leading lady for the biopic.

01 Sep 2025
Entertainment

Mira Nair's bold storytelling that redefined Hollywood diversity

Mira Nair, an acclaimed filmmaker, has become a cultural icon in America with her unique storytelling and impactful films.

26 Jun 2025
Kangana Ranaut

'Ready to wipe out Hinduism': Kangana sharply criticizes Zohran Mamdani

Actor-politician Kangana Ranaut has sharply criticized Zohran Mamdani, the son of acclaimed filmmaker Mira Nair (The Namesake, Monsoon Wedding), for his alleged anti-Hindu stance.

11 Jun 2025
Amitabh Bachchan

Mira Nair's son Zohran Mamdani runs Bollywood-style campaign

Zohran Mamdani, a New York State Assemblyman of Indian descent and son of acclaimed filmmaker Mira Nair, is running for mayor of New York City.

30 Jan 2025
Academy Awards

When, where to watch 'Anuja' on OTT

Oscar-nominated short film Anuja, co-produced by Priyanka Chopra Jonas's Purple Pebble Pictures, Mindy Kaling, and Guneet Monga's Sikhya Entertainment, will make its digital debut on Netflix.

15 Jan 2025
Guneet Monga

When, where to watch Oscar-shortlisted film 'Anuja'

India's Oscar-shortlisted short film Anuja, backed by global icons like Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Mindy Kaling, and Guneet Monga Kapoor, is set to debut on Netflix.

19 Sep 2024
Hollywood

'No layered roles': Ishaan on career impact of youthful looks

Ishaan Khatter, who recently made his Hollywood debut with The Perfect Couple, has opened up about the challenges he faces in the Indian film industry.

10 Jan 2024
Hollywood

Must-watch Hollywood movies about immigration

Dive into the diverse narratives and emotional landscapes of Hollywood movies based on immigration.

24 Jan 2022
Lifestyle

National Girl Child Day: Women role models who inspire us

The National Girl Child Day is an initiative by the Ministry of Women and Child Development that is celebrated every year on January 24.

28 Oct 2020
Netflix

'A Suitable Boy' review: An unsuitable adaptation

It is pretty ironic that A Suitable Boy, directed by Mira Nair and now streaming on Netflix, feels exhausting and hurried in equal measure.

16 Jul 2020
Karan Johar

Netflix announces 17 new Indian movies, shows: Check list here

After a bit of a wait-and-watch period, Netflix has announced a slew of Indian original movies and shows to be released in the coming months.

12 Jul 2020
Ram Kapoor

'A Suitable Boy' trailer: Tale of forbidden love and history

The first trailer of Mira Nair-directed A Suitable Boy, starring Tabu and Ishaan Khatter, is now out.

01 May 2019
Barack Obama

Kal Penn to be in 'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah'?

Indian-American actor Kal Penn took the Twitter by storm recently, when he posted a 45-second video of his, where he's seen impersonating a Gujarati 'Ladies Bhai'.

16 Apr 2018
Mumbai

Iranian director Majidi feels real-life is missing in Indian films

Iranian director Majid Majidi decided to set his latest film "Beyond the Clouds" in Mumbai streets, which he believes, are full of incredible heroes trying to lead a life of dignity in the face of struggle.