Filmmaker Mira Nair mentioned attending 2009 premiere party but no misconduct alleged
Filmmaker Appears in Released Documentary Records With No Allegations
Mira Nair, the acclaimed filmmaker and mother of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, appeared in newly released Jeffrey Epstein documents disclosed by the Justice Department on January 30, 2026. The mention came from an October 21, 2009 email sent by entertainment publicist Peggy Siegal to Jeffrey Epstein describing a party at Ghislaine Maxwell’s residence celebrating the premiere of Nair’s film “Amelia.” The email stated: “Just left Ghislaine’s townhouse…after party for film. Bill Clinton and Jeff Bezos were there…Jean Pigozzi, director Mira Nair….etc.” The mention included prominent figures including former Presidents, tech billionaires, and celebrities at the social gathering.
Justice Department Releases Three Million Pages of Records
The Justice Department released more than three million pages of documents, thousands of videos and images as part of mandatory disclosure under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, passed by Congress in November 2025 and signed by President Donald Trump. The unprecedented scope included documents touching multiple public figures. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche confirmed the breadth of the disclosure. Federal officials emphasized that inclusion of names in released documents does not indicate criminal wrongdoing or involvement in unlawful activity. Justice Department guidance explicitly states that references in emails or social records must be interpreted carefully and do not imply culpability.
Mira Nair Internationally Recognized Filmmaker With Distinguished Career
Mira Nair is an internationally recognized filmmaker who directed critically acclaimed films including Monsoon Wedding, Salaam Bombay! and Mississippi Masala. She has received numerous awards and maintained a distinguished career spanning decades in international cinema. The filmmaker’s appearance in social event documentation remains limited to the single publicist email referencing her presence at a private social gathering celebrating her film premiere. Nair’s 2009 film “Amelia” starred Hillary Swank and Richard Gere and received theatrical release during the period documented in the emails. The Mayor’s Office had not publicly responded to Nair’s mention in the files. Legal experts note that casual social attendance at events does not establish meaningful connection to investigations or alleged misconduct. The DOJ release of Epstein files continues as part of broader transparency initiatives.
