Mira Nair is an Indian director who has been making films since the 1980s. She is best known for her Academy Award-nominated film, Monsoon Wedding, and her adaptation of Jhumpa Lahiri's novel, The Namesake. Nair has also directed a number of documentaries, including India Cabaret and The Laughing Club of India. She has won numerous awards for her work, including the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi.