Zohran Mamdani was a disruptor in the New York City mayoral primary. His mother did something similar in Hollywood

If Zohran Mamdani looks comfortable on camera, there’s a reason for that.

If Zohran Mamdani looks comfortable on camera, there’s a reason for that. The 33-year-old democratic socialist stunned the political world after he was backed by voters in the Democratic mayoral primary Tuesday. The formal outcome won’t be known until at least July 1, when New York City releases the initial ranked-choice results. But Mamdani held a clear lead Tuesday night, and his top challenger Andrew Cuomo told supporters he had called Mamdani to concede. If he wins in November, Mamdani would make history as the first Muslim to serve as mayor of New York City. Mamdani is no stranger to the limelight. In addition to having moonlighted as a rapper, Mamdani is the son of director Mira Nair, known for films like “The Namesake,” “Queen of Katwe” and “Monsoon Wedding,” a movie that won the coveted Golden Lion at the Venice International Film Festival. “Salaam Bombay!” was her first hit. The 1988 drama, which depicted the daily lives of children living in slums in India’s most populous city, was nominated for an Academy Award and a BAFTA.