Mira Nair Archives

Dhoom of Democracy: Zohran Mamdani’s win brought a Bollywood touch to New York, just as his campaign’s start

by Amrita Priya | Nov 6, 2025

(November 6, 2025) Beginning with Deewar and ending with Dhoom, the first South Asian mayor of NYC Zohran Mamdani turned his mayoral election journey into a symphony of activism and artistry with a Bollywood-infused reimagining of New York’s democratic spirit. The...

From Assam to Hollywood: How Adil Hussain won over the global audience

by Global Indian | Oct 28, 2021

(October 28, 2021) A tall and lanky boy loved mimicking Bollywood’s leading men of the 70s and 80s as he took over the centre stage as a stand-up comic in Assam’s Goalpara district. His act was a success, and this love for acting took him to the National...

Salaam Bombay to A Suitable Boy: How Oscar-nominated director Mira Nair made intelligent cinema in Hollywood

by Global Indian | Aug 18, 2021

(August 18, 2021) Realism and socio-political commentary—this is what makes Mira Nair’s art exceptional. With heavy influences of Indian roots at the center of her storytelling, the 63-year-old’s work is brushed with real cultural elements. It’s the...

Farah Khan to Shiamak Davar: Meet 5 choreographers who have put India on the global map

by Global Indian | Jul 3, 2021

Gone are those days when desi dance moves were purely restricted to Bollywood. Though filmi songs still form a major chunk of Indian cinema, there are some Indian choreographers who aren’t shying away from spreading their wings and making a mark in the global...