Mira Nair is an Indian-American filmmaker based in New York City. She is the founder of the MiraBai production company.
Mira Nair Biography
| Real Name | Mira Nair |
| Nickname | Mira Nair |
| Profession | Filmmaker |
| Date of Birth | 15 October 1975 |
| Age | 68 years (As of 2025) |
| Birth Place | Rourkela, Odisha, India. |
| Nationality | Indian-American |
| Hometown | Rourkela, Odisha |
| Gender | Female |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
| Ethnicity | Update soon |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Hobbies | Writing poetries, acting, painting, gardening |
| Social Media | Instagram X (Twitter) |
Education Qualification
| School | Not known |
| College | Delhi University Loreto Convent, Shimla Harvard university |
| Education Qualification | B.A. (Socialogy) |
Mira Nair Age
Mira Nair was born on 15 October 1957 in Rourkela, Odisha, India. She is 68 years old as of 2025, and her zodiac sign is Libra.
Mira Nair Husband
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Boyfriend | Not known |
| Spouse/Husband | Mitch Epstein (div. 1987) Mahmood Mamdani (m. 1991) |
| Children | Son – Zohran Mamdani Daughter – None |
Mira Nair Family
| Father’s Name | Amrit Nair (civil servent) |
| Mother’s Name | Parveen Nair (social worker) |
| Brother’s Name | Vicky Nair |
| Sister’s Name | None |
Career
| Debut | She started her career as filmmaker in 1979 |
| Awards | 1988 – Audience Award 1988 – Golden Camera Award 1991 – Golden Osella 2001 – Golden Lion 2002 – UNESCO Award 2004 – Faith Hubley Web of Life Award 2012 – Padma Bhushan by Government of India. |
Mira Nair Movies
| Movies | Release Year |
|---|---|
| Jama Street Masjid Journal | 1979 |
| Children of a Desired Sex | 1987 |
| India Cabaret | 1985 |
| Hysterical Blindness | 2002 |
| Salaam Bombay! | 1988 |
| Mississippi Masala | 1991 |
| Monsoon Wedding | 2001 |
| Vanity Fair | 2004 |
| The namesake | 2006 |
| Amelia | 2009 |
| The Reluctant Fundamentalist | 2012 |
| Queen of Katwe | 2016 |
Mira Nair Height And Weight
| Height (approx) | In centimeters – 170 cm In meters – 1.70 m In feet & inches – 5’6” |
| Weight (approx) | In kilograms – 65 kg In pounds – 142 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Hair Colour | Black |
Mira Nair Net Worth
| Net Worth (approx) | $3-5 Million (As of 2025) |
| Annual Income (approx) | Update soon |
| Salary (approx) | Update soon |
| Income Source | Filmmaking, and other |
Some Lesser Facts About Mira Nair
- Mira Nair was born in Rourkela, Odisha, and grew up with her older brother and parents in Bhubaneswar.
- Her father was an officer of the Indian Administrative Service, and her mother was a social worker.
- Her family is of Punjab origin with roots in Delhi. She was raised in a Hindu family.
- At the age of 18, she attended an English-medium high school at Loreto Convent, Tara Hill in Kaithu, Shimla.
- She applied for a transfer after her first year, and at 19, she attended Harvard University on a scholarship.
- Before she became a filmmaker, she was originally interested in acting.
- She started her career producing documentaries on social issues in India.
- She made her debut as a film producer in 1988 with the box office hit movie Salaam Bombay.
- She runs a film production house under the banner name of the Mirabai films
- She cast non-actors from Katwe for a real-life based film, Queen of Katwe, in 2016.
FAQ:
How old is Mira Nair?
68 years old (As of 2025)
Who is Mira Nair’s husband?
She has been married to Mahmood Mamdani since 1991.
What is Mira Nair’s net worth?
As of 2025, Mira Nair’s estimated net worth is $1-3 million.
Who is Mira Nair’s son?
American politician Zohran Mamdani.