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(Tuesday)
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English, Hindi
Spouses
Mahmood Mamdani (1991), Mitch Epstein
Zodiac Sign
♎ Libra
Chinese Zodiac
鸡 Rooster
Name Origin
English < Latin (mīrus)
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Mira Nair: Indian-American filmmaker (born 1957).
Born (age 68).
Mira Nair has 10 credits in our database.
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Filmography (10)
Words with Gods
Director
Amelia
Director
New York, I Love You
Director
Blood Brothers
Producer
11'09"01 September 11
Director
Hysterical Blindness
Director
Monsoon Wedding
Producer, Director
My Own Country
Director
Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love
Producer, Director, Writer
Salaam Bombay!
Producer, Director, Writer
Biography
Mira Nair (IAST: Mīrā Naiyara; born 15 October 1957) is an Indian American filmmaker. She has received two prizes from the Cannes Film Festival and four from the Venice Film Festival, as well as nominations for an Academy Award, two BAFTA Awards, a Golden Globe, and two César Awards. Nair began her career making documentaries, but went on to make feature films. She usually directs independent drama films, which she also produces through her company Mirabai Films, and her films often touch on political themes or controversial topics. She made her feature-length directorial debut with Salaam Bombay!
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How old is Mira Nair?
Mira Nair is 68 years old, born on .
What movies or shows has Mira Nair been in?
Mira Nair has 10 credits in our database. Notable titles include Words with Gods (2014), Amelia (2009), New York, I Love You (2008), Blood Brothers (2007), 11'09"01 September 11 (2002).
Where can I find more information about Mira Nair?
You can find more about Mira Nair on TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
