Mira Nair
Indian American filmmaker (born 1957)
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- Mira Nair (born 15 October 1957) is an Indian American filmmaker.
- Nair began her career making documentaries, but went on to make feature films.
- She made her feature-length directorial debut with Salaam Bombay!
- Her next film, Mississippi Masala (1991), was nominated for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Film.
- Monsoon Wedding made her the first female director to win the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival, was nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best International Feature Film, and held the record for the highest-grossing Indian film in North America until 2017.
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WikipediaMira Nair (born 15 October 1957) is an Indian American filmmaker. She has received two prizes from the Cannes Film Festival and four from the Venice Film Festival, as well as nominations for an Academy Award, two BAFTA Awards, a Golden Globe, and two César Awards.
Nair began her career making documentaries, but went on to make feature films. She usually directs independent drama films, which she also produces through her company Mirabai Films, and her films often touch on political themes or controversial topics. She made her feature-length directorial debut with Salaam Bombay! (1988), which received Academy Award, BAFTA Award, and Golden Globe Award nominations. Her next film, Mississippi Masala (1991), was nominated for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Film.
Nair has directed films such as Monsoon Wedding (2001), Vanity Fair (2004), The Namesake (2006), and Queen of Katwe (2016). Monsoon Wedding made her the first female director to win the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival, was nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best International Feature Film, and held the record for the highest-grossing Indian film in North America until 2017.
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