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Mira Nair rejected Harry Potter because of son Zohran Mamdani

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Zohran Mamdani, son of filmmaker Mira Nair and NYC mayoral nominee, once convinced his mother to reject directing Harry Potter in favor of The Namesake. His emotional clarity at age 14 helped shape one of her most acclaimed films
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News video: Indian-origin socialist stuns America: Zohran Mamdani defeats Cuomo in New York City mayoral shocker

Indian-origin socialist stuns America: Zohran Mamdani defeats Cuomo in New York City mayoral shocker 03:15

Indian-origin Democrat Zohran Mamdani has shocked the U.S. political establishment by defeating former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo in the NYC mayoral primary. Backed by the Democratic Socialists of America, Mamdani's victory marks a major moment for progressive politics and a deep shake-up within...

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