I am actually a resident of three worlds - of America, of India, and of Africa. I live in Uganda most of the year. It's extraordinary to have that worldview that is an expansive one rather than just looking at the world from where you sit. Mira Nair africaamericaexpansive share on social
Truth is more peculiar than fiction. Life is really a startling place. Mira Nair fictionlifepeculiar Change image and share on social
My family is almost exactly like the one in 'Monsoon Wedding'. We are very open, fairly liberal, loud people. Mira Nair fairlyfamilyliberal Change image and share on social
To make films, you have to have something to say. To have something to say, you have to be a student of life. And to be a student of life, you have to be feeding yourself with what life, politics, society, and your family fuels you with. Mira Nair familyfeedfilm share on social
Never take no for answer, and try to make films that turn you on. Mira Nair answerfilmmake Change image and share on social
It took me three years to learn to dress in the American way, especially in winter. That was just like me. I barely wear socks even now. Mira Nair americanbarelydress Change image and share on social
The film-school mantra is that if you don't tell your own stories, nobody will. Mira Nair filmmantraschool Change image and share on social
We want the diversity of the world that is around us represented both in front of and behind the camera, and on our screens as a result. Mira Nair cameradiversityfront Change image and share on social
My family is vital to me - just the sense of being surrounded by no pretension. Mira Nair familypretensionsense Change image and share on social
I listen to music deeply and seriously for at least an hour or two a day. Mira Nair daydeeplyhour Change image and share on social
