Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Mira Nair |
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| Famous For | Producing Cross-Culture Films On Social Issues |
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Libra |
| Hometown | Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India |
| Religion | Hinduism |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 170 cm (5’ 6”) |
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| Weight | 70 kg (154 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
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| Educational Qualification | B. A. (Sociology) |
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| Marital Status | Married | ||||
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Family
| Father | Amrit Nair (Civil Servant) | ||||
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| Mother | Parveen Nair (Social Worker) | ||||
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Career
| Debut | Film- Salaam Bombay (1988) |
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| Controversy | Her film Kama Sutra (1996) was banned by the censor board of India because the movie was full of homosexual and heterosexual scenes. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| Mira Nair was born in Odisha to a humble family background. She was the youngest of three siblings but became the family's leader. She received a full scholarship from Harvard University due to her academic excellence. Nair began her career by producing documentaries focused on social issues in India. Her first documentary film, Jama Masjid Street, was released in 1979, showcasing the life of Muslims in Delhi. She founded the Salaam Balak foundation to help street children in India after the success of her debut film, Salaam Bombay, in 1988. In 2012, she was awarded the Padma Bhushan by the President of India. Nair established Maisha, a school that provides financial support and training for young screenwriters in India and East Africa. |
