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Mira Nair

"The Namesake": This sweet, but not cloying, adaptation of Jhumpa Lahiri's delicate novel brings us some wonderful moments.; By Stephanie Zacharek Mar 9, 2007
Toronto Film Festival: Christopher Guest takes on Hollywood's Oscar obsession in the nutty "For Your Consideration." Plus: Mira Nair adapts Jhumpa Lahiri's "The Namesake."; By Stephanie Zacharek Sep 11, 2006
Bollywood confidential: Despite a massive international market and a huge impact on pop culture, the outrageous musical eye candy of Bollywood remains almost invisible in America.; By Lisa Tsering Jan 28, 2003
Greetings from Desperation, N.J.: Armed with devastating performances from Uma Thurman, Juliette Lewis and Gena Rowlands, director Mira Nair trains her sociologist's eye on the Garden State in HBO's "Hysterical Blindness."; By Carina Chocano Aug 24, 2002
"My job is to choreograph chaos": Filmmaker Mira Nair talks about "Monsoon Wedding," her homemade tribute to Bollywood that's breaking art-house records across North America.; By Adrienne Crew Mar 13, 2002
A viewer's guide to "Monsoon Wedding": Punjabi wedding rituals, reggae bhangra mixes of old Bollywood hits and other esoterica from the season's most unlikely hit film.; By Adrienne Crew Mar 13, 2002
"Kama Sutra": "Kama Sutra" is bogus history and cheesy storytelling, but what the hell, it's sexy.; By Laura Miller Apr 7, 1997
All about eros: "Kama Sutra" director Mira Nair talks about sex in 16th century India, and what it means to us today.; By Jennie Yabroff Mar 7, 1997

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