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Epstein Files Big Revelation: Zohran Mamdani’s Mother And Indian Filmmaker Mira Nair Also On The List

Indian-origin filmmaker Mira Nair has been mentioned in the latest batch of documents released in connection with the Jeffrey Epstein case. Nair, who is also the mother of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, is named in an email that refers to a film-related party held in 2009.

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Filmmaker Mira Nair has been mentioned in documents released by the U.S. Department of Justice related to the Jeffrey Epstein case, specifically within an email about a 2009 film-related party at Ghislaine Maxwell's residence; the release includes millions of pages of records.

The documents were made public by the United States Department of Justice, which released around three million pages of material linked to Epstein. The mention of names in these files does not suggest or confirm any wrongdoing.

Email Refers to Film Party at Ghislaine Maxwell's Home

According to reports, the email is dated October 21, 2009, and was sent by publicist Peggy Siegal to Epstein. The message mentions attending a party hosted at the residence of Epstein's associate Ghislaine Maxwell.

In the body of the email, Siegal lists several well-known personalities who were present at the gathering, including Mira Nair. The email describes the event as an after-party for a film, though the subject line of the message is not visible in the released screenshot.

Reports suggest the gathering may have been linked to Nair's 2009 film Amelia, which starred Hillary Swank and Richard Gere. However, the email itself does not clearly state the purpose of the event.

No Allegations Linked to Mention in Files

It is important to note that being named in the released documents does not imply any connection to Epstein's crimes. The files largely consist of emails, contact details, and references collected over several years, many of which involve social or professional interactions.

Jeffrey Epstein died in prison in 2019 while awaiting trial on federal sex trafficking charges. His case and associations have continued to draw attention as more documents are released.

Background on the Document Release

The Justice Department confirmed that the latest disclosure includes over three million pages of records, along with more than 2,000 videos and nearly 180,000 images. Officials said the release is part of a broader effort to make Epstein-related material public.

Mira Nair is a widely respected filmmaker known for directing films such as Monsoon Wedding, Salaam Bombay! and Mississippi Masala. As of now, there has been no official response from Mayor Mamdani's office regarding the mention of her name in the documents.

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