Filmmaker and Zohran Mamdani’s mother Mira Nair named in Epstein files

The recent batch of Epstein files released by the Department of Justice has disclosed an email that names filmmaker Mira Nair in connection with a high-profile afterparty held in 2009. Along with  the mother of democratic socialist politician Zohran Mamdani, other high-profile names like Bill Clinton and Jeff Bezos were also mentioned in the file.

Mira Nair named in Epstein Files

According to the newly revealed documents, the email was reportedly sent by publicist Peggy Siegal to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein on October 21, 2009. The message mentioned an afterparty hosted at the New York townhouse of Ghislaine Maxwell, who was later convicted of sex trafficking-related crimes. The event took place after a screening of the film Amelia, a biographical drama directed by Nair. In her email, Siegal wrote, “Just left Ghislaine’s townhouse…after party for film.”

Further listing several prominent figures present at the party, she said, “Bill Clinton and Jeff Bezos were there…Jean Pigozzi, director Mira Nair…etc. Film received tepid reaction though women like it much more…Hillary Swank and [Richard] Gere are at stupid party in Bloomingdales cheap sportswear department…very weird.”

Siegal also shared her personal review of the film’s response at the time. “Film received tepid reaction though women like it much more,” she wrote in the email giving a brief commentary on audience feedback.

The message further mentioned other celebrity appearances at a separate promotional event, which she described in dismissive terms. “Hillary Swank and [Richard] Gere are at stupid party in Bloomingdales cheap sportswear department…very weird,” the email read.

She added details about the promotional strategy, saying, “Studio went for free party from store and windows for a month… Going to be in Wall Street 2 tomorrow ….more to come. xoxo Peg.”

About the case

Notably, Ghislaine Maxwell, who is facing imprisonment for sex trafficking, is currently serving a 20–year sentence in connection with the deceased financier, convicted sex offender and paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. The recently released documents highlight what the government knew about the millionaire financier`s sexual abuse of young girls.

Notably, these files were withheld from an initial release in December. Subsequently, they were finally disclosed on January 30, under the Epstein Files Transparency Act. The latest files include correspondence with Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Britain’s Prince Andrew, along with some other Epstein`s friends.