Is filmmaker Mira Nair’s former husband related to Jeffrey Epstein of ‘The Epstein Files?’ Here’s everything you need to know about him

Indian filmmaker Mira Nair had attended an “after party” for a film at the townhouse of convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell, according to the latest Epstein files released by the US Justice Department.

Nair, the mother of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, is mentioned in one of the emails as part of additional files of investigation related to millionaire sex offender Jeffrey Epstein put out in public domain by the Department of Justice on Friday.

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“Just left Ghislaine’s townhouse… after party for film. Bill Clinton and Jeff Bezos were there… Jean Pigozzi, director Mira Nair…etc. Film received tepid reaction although women like it much more… Hillary Swank and Gere at stupid party in Bloomingdales cheap sportwear department… very weird.

Is Mira Nair’s former husband related to Jeffrey Epstein?

The controversy for the filmmaker may be far from over as her former husband may be related to Jeffrey Epstein. Nair’s former husband is Mitchell Epstein, a well-known American photographer and artist. His photographs have been showcased at the Museum of Modern Art, the Whitney Museum and Tate Modern. He has received his education at various instiutions like Union College, Rhode Island School of Design and Cooper Union in New York.

And as per multiple reports doing the rounds on social media, the two Epsteins are not related in any form.

Protests outside Zohran Mamdani’s residence

New York City’s newly elected mayor Zohran Mamdani found himself facing angry residents outside his official residence, Gracie Mansion, after the latest release of Jeffrey Epstein‑related documents mentioned his mother, acclaimed filmmaker Mira Nair.

Videos that circulated on social media showed a small crowd shouting “shame” and accusing the mayor of misleading supporters, demanding answers over the unexpected connection.

The protests were triggered by an email from 2009 included in the newly released files by the US Department of Justice, sent by American publicist Peggy Siegal to Epstein . The email describes an after‑party at Ghislaine Maxwell’s Manhattan townhouse following a screening of a film, and names several high‑profile attendees, including Bill Clinton, Jeff Bezos and Mira Nair.

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