In 2025, Netflix is not just streaming; it is serving a global buffet of content that hits every taste: bone-chilling horror, edge-of-your-seat thrillers, laugh-out-loud comedies, real-world documentaries, and yes, even a nostalgic comeback of cinema classics. Among the filmmakers making waves is the iconic Mira Nair, New York-based, India-rooted, and unapologetically bold. With her signature storytelling style, audiences everywhere are on the hunt to see which of her cinematic treasures are streaming on Netflix.
Fan anticipation is sky-high as curiosity swirls around Mira Nair’s Netflix lineup, especially with her son Zohran Mamdani making political headlines. Here is the ultimate scoop on every must-watch title you can stream on Netflix.
Mira Nair on Netflix: A closer look at the films now available
Among Mira Nair’s many acclaimed projects, her legacy shines through bold, unforgettable storytelling. An Indian-American filmmaker, she has delivered cinematic gems like Mississippi Masala, The Namesake
, the Golden Lion winner Monsoon Wedding
, and the Oscar-nominated Salaam Bombay!.
While most of these masterpieces are not currently available to stream on Netflix, fans can still enjoy A Suitable Boy
—a visually rich, emotionally layered series that captures Nair’s signature touch and is currently streaming on the platform.
Watching now ‘A Suitable Boy’ by Mira Nair. Based on a book by Vikram Sheth, really a beautiful series 🙂 pic.twitter.com/gxEukqz43M
— Manisha Rana (@ManishaMahat2) January 26, 2021
Many of Mira Nair’s acclaimed films may not be on Netflix, but they are available on other streaming platforms. Salaam Bombay!
can be viewed on
Apple TV, Amazon Video, Fandango, and the NFDC Amazon Channel. Queen of Katwe
is available on JioHotstar and VI Movies and TV. Vanity Fair
streams on VI Movies and TV, with rental options on Amazon Video. And speaking of the Nair legacy, her son, Zohran Mamdani, made an unexpected mark of his own with a Disney movie cameo nine years ago.
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New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is not just a political name; he once stepped into the Disney spotlight with a surprise cameo in Queen of Katwe,
thanks to his filmmaker mother.
Before the ballot: Zohran Mamdani’s subtle role in Queen of Katwe
Set against the vibrant backdrop of Uganda, Queen of Katwe
(2016) captures the extraordinary rise of young Phiona Mutesi, who transforms from selling maize on the streets to conquering the world of competitive chess. Her brilliance earns her the title of Woman Candidate Master—a first for Ugandan female players. Amid the powerful storytelling, Zohran Mamdani slips into the frame as Bookie Student, a cameo that offered a quiet nod to the artistic world that shaped his roots before politics took centre stage.
Mira Nair’s son Zohran will provide the soundtrack to her new film Queen of Katwe pic.twitter.com/1KbzVgFeHC
— Harish Chandra (@HarishChan20246) June 27, 2025
Based on a true story first told in an ESPN article and later a book by Tim Crothers, Queen of Katwe
was brought to life by Disney, ESPN Films. Premiering at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2016, the film drew praise for performances by Madina Nalwanga, Lupita Nyong’o, and David Oyelowo. Zohran Mamdani also contributed behind the scenes, including music supervision. While Netflix showcases compelling dramas
, only A Suitable Boy
currently represents Nair’s work on the platform.
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