Filmmaker Mira Nair’s Son Zohran Mamdani Set to Be NYC’s First Indian-American Muslim Mayor

In a major political shake-up, 33-year-old Indian-American democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani has declared victory in the New York City Democratic mayoral primary, defeating former Governor Andrew Cuomo. If confirmed, he will become the city’s first Indian-American and Muslim mayor. Born in Uganda and raised in NYC, Mamdani ran on bold progressive ideas. His historic win marks a generational shift in urban politics.