Mira Nair is an Indian film director and producer based in New York City. I have been a fan of hers for many years. Of all of her wonderful films, Mississippi Masala and Monsoon Wedding stand out for me as most influential, even life-changing films. The former about an inter-racial couple, an Indian girl and a black man and the difficulties they ensue in trying to pursue a relationship with one another and the latter revolves around the negative stigma and stereotypes surrounding arranged marriages in India. I admire and look up to her greatly and applaud her bravery and commitment in telling these stories. I can't imagine the difficulties she may have endured in trying to do so. Her most recent film The Reluctant Fundamentalist deals with the backlash many experienced after 9/11 simply due to the colour of their skin and the way they look. It will be playing at this years Toronto International Film Festival.
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