Here Is How New York’s Potential Mayor Zohran Mamdani Is Connected To Bollywood!

Get to know all about Zohran Mamdani's innovative campaigns!

Here Is How New York’s Potential Mayor Zohran Mamdani Is Connected To Bollywood!

Meet the coolest person on the internet right now, Zohran Mamdani. You might have seen Mamdani take over your Instagram feeds, whether it’s when he’s roasting New York Mayor Andrew Cuomo or campaigning for New Yorkers’ votes through filmy dialogues. Discover how the famous mayoral candidate is related to the Bollywood industry.

Zohran Mamdani And Mira Nair

One of the most surprising facts about Zohran Mamdani is Mira Nair’s son. Mira Nair is a legendary director based in New York who is famous for directing some of the most revered masterpieces in the Bollywood industry. Her roster features films like Salaam Bombay and The Namesake; her movies have been nominated for prestigious awards like the Oscars and the BAFTAs.

Zohran Mamdani’s Iconic Deewar Recreation

Another thing that made Zohran a notable name among the international crowd is his unique campaigns. A particular campaign video where Mamdani recreated a scene from the 1975 classic film Deewar garnered a lot of attention. In the scene, Amitabh Bachchan says his iconic line “Aaj mere paas buildingein hai, property hai, bangla hai, bank balance hai, gaadi hai. Tumhare paas kya hai?”  Before the film’s next dialogue could play, the video cuts to Mamdani, standing in Shah Rukh Khan’s signature pose, responding simply, “Aap.”

Mamdani Asks The Viewers Questions, Kishore Kumar Style

In another clip,  Zohran Mamdani takes a creative twist on Kishore Kumar’s iconic line in Karz. Mamdani asks the viewers,  “Have you ever voted for anyone? Have you ever ranked anyone?” His innovative campaign strategy is praised for introducing ranked choice voting to multilingual and immigrant voters.

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Over the years, New York has become a melting pot for all cultures and races. A mayoral candidate whose campaign focus is on minorities is needed at times when America is becoming increasingly conservative, with an anti-immigrant sentiment. These are the reasons why many are rooting for Zohran Mamdani to win the race for New York’s mayor.

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First Published: June 26, 2025 1:41 PM

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