Mira Nair’s Heartfelt Reaction On Zohran Mamdani’s NYC Mayrol Election Win
What happens when New York’s newest mayor is your son? You celebrate like only a proud mother can! Acclaimed filmmaker Mira Nair took to Instagram the moment Zohran Mamdani’s historic win hit the headlines. She reshared filmmaker Zoya Akhtar’s story with the joyous words, “Zohran, you beauty,” set to Jay-Z’s iconic ‘Empire State of Mind’, a perfect anthem for the city that never sleeps. The post radiated pride, warmth, and New York energy, as fans and film fraternity alike joined in cheering this emotional, history-making mother-son moment.
Zohran Mamdani Looks Trump In The Eye In Victory Speech
In his powerful victory speech, Mamdani directly addressed Donald Trump, saying,
“I know you’re watching… So Donald Trump, since I know you’re watching, I have four words for you: Turn the volume up!”
The newly elected mayor added firmly,
“To get to any of us, you will have to get through all of us.”
Mamdani emphasized his commitment to inclusivity and immigrant pride, declaring,
“New York will remain a city of immigrants, a city built by immigrants, powered by immigrants, and as of tonight, led by an immigrant.”
A Historic Win For Zohran Mamdani
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Age & Background: Zohran Mamdani, 34, is the son of acclaimed filmmaker Mira Nair and Ugandan-American academic Mahmood Mamdani.
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Historic First: He has made history by becoming the first Muslim Mayor of New York City.
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Political Affiliation: Mamdani ran as a Democratic-Socialist, representing a progressive wave in the city’s politics.
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Election Rivals: He defeated former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa in a closely contested race.
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Vote Tally: With 91% of votes counted, Mamdani secured 1,035,646 votes (50%), while Cuomo received 854,738 votes (41.6%), according to the Associated Press.
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Taking Office: He will officially assume office on January 1, 2026, becoming the youngest mayor in New York City’s history.
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