Zohran convinced Mira Nair to skip Harry Potter for The Namesake

• Mira Nair was considered to direct "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" after her work on "Vanity Fair".
• She ultimately declined the offer to direct the film.
• Nair chose to direct "The Namesake" instead, a project she was already adapting.
• Her son, Zohran Mamdani, advised her to prioritize "The Namesake," stating only she could make it.

Why It Matters: It shows how family influence can shape a director's significant career decisions.