Mira Nair reveals Zohran Mamdani was her first choice for 'A Suitable Boy'

• Mira Nair revealed her son, Zohran Mamdani, was her initial choice for the lead role in "A Suitable Boy," a part eventually played by Ishaan Khatter.
• Zohran Mamdani, now the mayor of New York City, previously performed as P.K. Dubey in a workshop for the "Monsoon Wedding" musical.
• Despite his mother's offer, Zohran declined the main role in "A Suitable Boy," indicating a lack of acting ambition.
• He made a brief appearance in "Queen of Katwe" and contributed music to the film.

Why It Matters: NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani chose politics over a potential acting career.