Mira Nair

Film director and producer of acclaimed films

Mira Nair - Film director and producer of acclaimed films
Born

October 15th, 1957
67 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

India

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An Indian-American filmmaker, this individual achieved prominence in the film industry with a focus on stories from India and the Indian diaspora. The directorial debut, "Salaam Bombay!", received an Academy Award nomination for Best Foreign Language Film and won the Camera d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival. The filmmaker directed "Monsoon Wedding", which garnered a Golden Globe Award and an International Film Festival Award. This filmmaker also received a National Film Award in India for exceptional contributions to cinema.

Directed "Salaam Bombay!"

Directed "Monsoon Wedding"

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