Mira Nair

The 2025 US election cycle sees a significant number of Indian Americans running for office. High-profile candidates include Vivek Ramaswamy for Ohio Governor and Dini Ajmani for Mayor of Hoboken. The Indian American Impact Fund endorses several candidates, emphasizing the importance of representation and leadership in shaping local and statewide policies.

Shabana Azmi is undoubtedly one of the most celebrated actresses in the industry, known for her versatile choices and bold approach to acting. She has also made headlines for her personal life, particularly her marriage to renowned writer-lyricist Javed Akhtar in 1984. There was a time when Shabana compared herself to Rekha and felt jealous of her bond with filmmaker Mira Nair.

Filmmaker Karan Johar and actor Ram Kapoor, known for his recent physical transformation, took a selfie at the airport, shared on Instagram. Ram mentioned their long journey in the caption, asking who looked more jet-lagged. Ram Kapoor's career highlights include his TV debut in 1999 and notable roles in films and series like Bade Achhe Lagte Hain.

Producer Guneet Monga expressed gratitude for the recognition "Anuja" received at the Oscars, despite not winning. The film, directed by Adam J Graves, tells the story of a young gifted girl facing tough choices. Monga emphasized the importance of independent cinema and thanked the cast and crew for their dedication and efforts.

India's presence at the 97th Academy Awards includes Anuja, nominated for Best Live Action Short Film, and I Am Ready, Warden, a documentary short. Despite historic challenges, Indian cinema's Academy journey has seen successes from Mother India’s nomination to Slumdog Millionaire’s wins, highlighting significant contributions by filmmakers like Bhanu Athaiya and Satyajit Ray.

Kal Penn expresses his deep connection with India and his love for Indian films and TV shows. Often visiting India for both family and work, he enjoys collaborating in the country and appreciates Hindi cinema by Karan Johar and Zoya Akhtar, as well as popular TV dramas like Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah.

Director Mira Nair recalls casting Irrfan Khan in "The Namesake," appreciating his initial unfamiliarity with the US. She ensured his Bengali immigrant accent was authentic by introducing him to Jhumpa Lahiri's parents. Despite staying at Times Square, Khan adeptly adopted the required accent, balancing between a Bengali caterer and a librarian, enhancing the character's realism.

Mira Nair is busy working towards her next blockbuster, wherein she plans to narrate the story of Indian-Hungarian painter Amrita Sher-Gil. She had announced this project in 2020 but the pandemic delayed her plans.

Filmmaker Mira Nair says in a report that being Indian allows her to be liberal with the use of music in her films.

This diarist had reported about Liev Schreiber and Naomi Watts being spotted in Delhi's Khan Market, while shooting for Mira Nair's film.

Now that her kids are grown up and her husband firmly based in Africa, Mira Nair wants to set up home in India, again.

Filmmaker Mira Nair will be making her next film on the book Queen Of Katwe.

Filmmaker Mira Nair who is currently busy shooting for her film 'Queen of Katwe' starring Oscar winner Lupita Nyong'o in Kampala has suddenly taken ill.

Celina's name in the forthcoming comic caper 'Golmaal Returns' is Mira Nair, and she’s playing a South Indian.

Mira Nair shot a qawwali scene for ‘The Reluctant Fundamentalist’ at the dargah

Mira Nair’s cast for Shantaram is almost through -- it includes Big B and Hollywood star, Johnny Depp, and the music will be by Vishal Bharadwaj.

Mira Nair praised Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal's debut production, lauding Suchita Talati’s writing and direction. Zoya Akhtar also expressed admiration for the film. Richa Chadha thanked both directors for their heartfelt support, emphasizing the film's importance to her and her team.

The actor is out of Mira Nair's The Reluctant Fundamentalist; the director was tired of waiting for him.