Mira Nair from Bhubaneswar to Hollywood

Anyone who loves to watch good cinema must be a fan of Mira Nair, internationally acclaimed Film Director/Writer/Producer. But a few know that she is from Bhubaneswar, Orissa. Yes, Mira was born in Rourkela and lived in Bhubaneswar until she was 18 years old.

Mira Nair, 54, one of Hollywood’s most interesting directors, was from Bhubaneswar and remains an Oriya at heart who to this date covets an ORG number plate. She attended a convent in Bhubaneswar. Some of Mira’s best movies are Salaam Bombay, Kama Sutra, Monsoon Wedding, The Namesake.