Who is Zohran Mamdani, Mira Nair’s son, who is contesting in the NYC mayoral polls?

Who is Zohran Mamdani, Mira Nair’s son, who is contesting in the NYC mayoral polls?

Zohran Mamdani, the Indian-origin Assemblyman from Queens, has emerged as a key contender in the 2025 New York City mayoral race. Mamdani, who is the son of filmmaker Mira Nair, is currently polling a close behind former New York governor Andrew Cuomo. If elected, Mamdani would be New York City’s first Muslim and Indian-American mayor

If elected, Zohran Mamdani would be New York City’s first Muslim and Indian American mayor. File image/Reuters