As Zohran Mamdani rises in New York politics, his roots trace back to a home shaped by formidable intellect and creative defiance. His mother, filmmak

Mira Nair is an Oscar-nominated filmmaker who worked with a string of A-listers, including Academy Award winners Denzel Washington, Reese Witherspoon and Lupita Nyong’o.

Renowned Indian-American filmmaker Mira Nair has made global waves with her culturally rich films, and now beams with pride as her son Zohran Mamdani becomes New York City's new mayor. Here's a look at her journey.