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From Cannes to City Hall: How Mira Nair's Son Zohran Mamdani Made History as New York's First Muslim Mayor
Nov 05, 2025 04:08 pm CST
Filmmaker Mira Nair proudly references a touching 1988 Cannes Film Festival moment as her son Zohran Mamdani makes history by becoming New York's first Muslim mayor. At 68, Nair celebrates her transition from "producer of the director" to "producer of the candidate" as Mamdani prepares to become the youngest, first South Asian-descended, and first African-born mayor of New York City.
Zohran Mamdani Makes History as NYC's First Muslim Mayor: The Remarkable Legacy of His Parents Mira Nair and Mahmood Mamdani
Nov 05, 2025 03:08 pm CST
Zohran Kwame Mamdani, son of acclaimed filmmaker Mira Nair and influential scholar Mahmood Mamdani, has made history as New York City's first Muslim mayor. This article explores the remarkable achievements of his parents - from Mira Nair's groundbreaking films that cross cultural boundaries to Mahmood Mamdani's significant contributions to postcolonial studies and political discourse.