Mira Nair, a renowned Indian film director and producer, was born on October 15, 1957, and is currently based in New York. Her production company, Mirabai Films, has been the hub for her creative endeavors.
Mira's academic background is impressive, with a degree from Delhi University and Harvard University. Her debut feature film, Salaam Bombay! (1988),gained international recognition, winning the Golden Camera award at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival and earning a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.
The success of Salaam Bombay! enabled Mira to establish the Salaam Baalak Trust in India, an organization dedicated to supporting street children. Her long-standing creative partnership with screenwriter Sooni Taraporevala, whom she met at Harvard, has resulted in numerous collaborative projects.
Throughout her illustrious career, Mira has received numerous accolades, including a National Film Award and various international film festival awards. She has also been nominated for prestigious awards such as the Academy Awards, Golden Globes, BAFTA Awards, and Filmfare Awards.
Mira's most recent films include Vanity Fair, starring Reese Witherspoon, The Namesake, and Amelia. Her impressive body of work has earned her the India Abroad Person of the Year-2007 and India Abroad Person of the Year-2006 awards, presented by Indra Nooyi, Chairperson and CEO of PepsiCo, Inc.
