Mira Nair wanted son Zohran Mamdani, now NYC Mayor, for 'A Suitable Boy' lead

• Filmmaker Mira Nair revealed she initially wanted her son, Zohran Mamdani, for the lead role in 'A Suitable Boy'.
• Zohran Mamdani, now the first Muslim mayor of New York City, declined the acting offer.
• Nair admired his clarity and lack of desire for acting, despite his charisma.
• She occasionally cast him in minor roles, like in 'Queen of Katwe'.
• His multicultural upbringing influenced his path to becoming a leader.

Why It Matters: Mira Nair's son, Zohran Mamdani, chose politics over acting, becoming NYC Mayor.