I am at home in many cultures. I live actively in three continents and I've done that for most of my life, so I just make films as I see the world, and that happens to speak to people. I do things that I want to do. Mira Nair activelycontinentculture share on social
The film itself should interact with the audience. In the case of 'Queen of Katwe', people are laughing, sobbing and dancing. I am taking them on a ride... It is not like I am asking them for handouts. Mira Nair audiencecasedance share on social
Every film is a political act; it's how you see the world. Mira Nair actfilmpolitical Change image and share on social
'No words - action' was the lesson my mother taught me: as artists, we have the privilege of holding a mirror to the world, to engage, to question, to bring beauty to a complex universe. Mira Nair actionartistbeauty Change image and share on social
Christmas lights may be the loneliest thing for me, especially if you mix them up with reindeers and sleighs. I feel alone. I feel isolated. I feel I do not belong. Mira Nair belongchristmasfeel Change image and share on social
I'm the bullheaded type, and I really don't give up if I fall in love. Mira Nair bullheadfallgive Change image and share on social
I love the idea that it doesn't take one person only to achieve your potential. It takes a village, it takes a community, a street, a teacher, a mother. Mira Nair achievecommunityidea Change image and share on social
Every frame and every scene has to have an intention. Mira Nair frameintentionscene Change image and share on social
You have to want to be in the company of those you're making films about. Mira Nair companyfilmmake Change image and share on social
There's nothing universal about Indian families except that the family itself is deeply important across the country. It's sort of the fabric and anchor of our country. Mira Nair anchorcountrydeeply Change image and share on social
