Who's production company, Mirabai Films, specializes in films for international audiences on Indian society, whether in the economic, social or cultural spheres, Mira Nair or Mel Stuart ?
Mira Nair Mira Nair (born 15 October 1957) is an Indian American filmmaker based in New York City. Her production company, Mirabai Films, specializes in films for international audiences on Indian society, whether in the economic, social or cultural spheres. Among her best known films are "Mississippi Masala", "The Namesake", the Golden Lion-winning "Monsoon Wedding" and "Salaam Bombay!", which was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.
Shankar Melkote Shankar Melkote (Telugu: శంకర్ మేల్కోటే ) is a Telugu comedian, supporting actor and CEO of a marketing company in Hyderabad. He started his film career with Jandhyala's Srivariki Premalekha and went on to appear in 180 films. He is one of the speakers and writers at the Hyderabad Literary Festival. Melkote received the 17th Yudhvir Memorial Award in 2008 for outstanding contribution.