Age: 68
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Mira Nair (born 15 October 1957) is an Indian film director and producer based in New York. Her production company is Mirabai Films. She was educated at Delhi University and Harvard University. Her debut feature, Salaam Bombay! (1988), won the Golden Camera award at the Cannes Film Festival and also earned the nomination for Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. Nair used the proceeds to establish an organisation for street children, called the Salaam Baalak Trust in India. She often works with longtime creative collaborator, screenwriter Sooni Taraporevala, whom she met at Harvard. Nair has won a number of awards, including a National Film Award and various international film festival awards, and was a nominee at the Academy Awards, Golden Globes, BAFTA Awards and Filmfare Awards. She was also awarded the India Abroad Person of the Year-2007, which was presented by Indra Nooyi, Chairperson and CEO, PepsiCo, Inc, and India Abroad Person of the Year-2006. Nair is married to political scientist Mahmood Mamdani. Their son, Zohran Mamdani, is, since 1 January 2026, Mayor of New York City. Description above from the Wikipedia article Mira Nair, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Mira Nair
Director
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Merle Oberon's inspiring life story is a tapestry of victories and challenges, and "Eclipsing Shadows" vividly captures her journey. Born into a mixed-race family in India, she faced racial discrimination and prejudice in her quest for fame. However, her exceptional talent and unwavering determination led her to the pinnacle of Hollywood, where she shared the screen with legends like Laurence Olivier and Charles Laughton. But success came with a high price, as Merle battled to protect her hidden personal life. The film delves into her complex relationships, including her turbulent romance with Alexander Korda and her secret marriage to Robert Wolders. It also explores her remarkable rise to fame in films like "Wuthering Heights" and "The Dark Angel." As Merle navigates the glitz and glamour of Hollywood's Golden Age, "Eclipsing Shadows" unveils her unwavering ambition to be more than just a leading lady. She demanded equal pay, defied stereotypes, and refused to be confined by societal norms. Her unwavering courage in the face of adversity makes her an enduring feminist icon.
