Mira Nair
Mira Nair Nair at the 2008 IIFW Masterclass Directors Meet Born (1957-10-15) 15 October 1957 (age 57) Rourkela, Odisha, India Residence New York City, New York, U.S. Occupation Film director, film producer Years active 1986–present Spouse(s) Mitch Epstein (divorced) Mahmood Mamdani (1988–present) Mira Nair (born 15 October 1957) is an Indian film maker and actress based in New York. Her production company, Mirabai Films, specializes in films for international audiences that act as "native informers" on Indian society, whether in the economic, social or cultural spheres. Among her best known films are Mississippi Masala, Monsoon Wedding, and The Namesake.