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NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani breaks silence on ‘disturbing’ AI photos linking him, Mira Nair to Jeffrey Epstein

February 06, 2026 11:44 am

The manipulated visuals began appearing online soon after the US Justice Department released a fresh batch of documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein case.

Anurag Kashyap and Mira Nair's names have cropped up in Epstein Files.

Anurag Kashyap, Mira Nair, Nandita Das named in Epstein Files: Why it doesn't imply misconduct, close allegiance with the sex trafficker

February 05, 2026 9:10 pm

The three names from the Indian entertainment sector that have appeared in the infamous Epstein Files -- Anurag Kashyap, Mira Nair, and Nandita Das -- may not have even met convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein ever. Here's where their names have cropped up.

Mira Nair, epstein files, Zohran Mamdani

New Epstein files mention Zohran Mamdani’s mother Mira Nair; email recalls Clinton, Bezos at afterparty

January 31, 2026 1:20 pm

The documents include an October 21, 2009 email sent by publicist Peggy Siegal to Epstein, referencing an afterparty at Ghislaine Maxwell’s townhouse for Mira Nair’s film Amelia.

Zohran Mamdani refused Ishaan Khatter's role in The Suitable Boy, his 'number 1 film' is Munna Bhai MBBS, says mom Mira Nair

December 16, 2025 1:47 pm

Director Mira Nair reveals her son, New York's Mayor, Zohran Mamdani's favourite Bollywood movies while growing up and how he refused acting offers, including The Suitable Boy.

Zohran Mamdani is the first-ever Muslim mayor of New York City.

'Zohran Mamdani was a rapper, rehearsing for Monsoon Wedding': Namit Das celebrates NY mayor's 'historic' win with throwback pics

November 05, 2025 7:22 pm

Actor Namit Das shared throwback photos with Zohran Mamdani from when Mamdani was still a rapper and congratulated him for making history in the mayoral elections.

'Zohran Mamdani you beauty': Mom Mira Nair reacts to son's win, had once called him 'not an American'; Spike Lee, Mark Ruffalo share wishes

November 05, 2025 2:36 pm

Celebratory posts from Hollywood actors and directors have been pouring in since Zohran Mamdani's historic win in the mayoral elections of New York City.

Zohran Mamdani celebrates New York’s first Muslim Mayor win with 'Dhoom Machale', composer Pritam reacts: 'Never expected song to play at a mayoral rally'

November 05, 2025 1:20 pm

Music composer Pritam told SCREEN that while the song twist was unexpected, he believes there could have been no better song for the Zohran Mamdani's victory celebration.

National Award-winning actor became an auto rickshaw driver after film industry dreams shattered, was first spotted living on streets of Mumbai

July 31, 2025 2:45 pm

Young Shafiq Syed was a runaway child living on the streets of Mumbai when he was spotted by a casting agent and hired to star in Mira Nair's Salaam Bombay! He won a National Award, but the dream ended shortly afterwards. He returned home, and started driving a rented auto rickshaw for a living.

From The Namesake to Vanity Fair: 6 books Mira Nair adapted for screen

January 02, 2026 6:54 pm

Here are 6 books that shaped Mira Nair’s films and series- each rooted in migration and identity.

Mira Nair and son Zohran Mamdani at the premiere of her film Queen of Katwe.

Zohran Mamdani, New York City's next potential mayor, once told mom Mira Nair to direct The Namesake instead of Harry Potter 4 and cast Kal Penn

June 25, 2025 11:36 am

Mira Nair's son Zohran Mamdani is in the running to become the first Muslim and Indian American mayor of New York City. He's also an ex-rapper who has made a music video with veteran actor and cookbook author Madhur Jaffrey.

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Lata in 'A Suitable Boy': Tanya Maniktala's style deserves your attention

October 23, 2020 3:56 pm

Tanya Maniktala has a fun style and here are some instances

10 must watch films that were submitted to Oscars by India

September 25, 2017 1:53 pm

Rajkummar Rao's 'Newton' is India's latest entry to Oscars in the Best Foreign Language Film category. The trend was started in independent India in 1957 with Mehboob Khan directorial 'Mother India'. Over the years, there have been only three films that have actually made to the final Oscar nominations list. Scroll through for a list of top movies that were submitted to Oscars by India.