'''Mira Nair (b. 1957)'''


English and Hindi director born in
Bhubaneshwar, Orissa; daughter of a civil
servant. Educated at the Irish Catholic School in
Simla and at the University of New Delhi.
Active as an actress in repertory theatre in
India. Went to Harvard (1976) where she
graduated in sociology (1979). Started making
films in the USA for R. Leacock and D.A.
Pennebaker. Produced her own documentaries
and short films. Achieved major international
success with India Cabaret and Salaam
Bombay. Works mainly in the USA. Made a
cameo appearance as a gossip in her
Mississippi Masala.


'''FILMOGRAPHY:''' 1979: Jama Masjid Street
Journal (Sh); 1982: So Far from India (Doc);
1985: India Cabaret (TV); 1987: Children of
Desired Sex (TV); 1988: Salaam Bombay;
1991: Mississippi Masala; 1995:The Perez
Family; 1996:Kama Sutra.

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