Updated On: 26 June, 2025 05:24 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Kangana Ranaut recently lashed out at New York City's newly elected mayor, Indian-origin Zohran Mamdani, saying his name sounds more Pakistani than Indian. She also shared a video of him leading anti-Hinduism protest at Times Square

Kangana Ranaut and Zohran Mamdani
Actor-turned-politician and BJP MP, Kangana Ranaut, who is known for being unapologetically vocal about her political stance, has made headlines once again, The MP from Himachal Pradesh's Mandi has raised questions on the cultural and religious identity of Zohran Mamdani, the Indian-origin politician who recently won the Democratic primary in the race for New York City mayor. For the unversed, Mamdani is a 33-year-old democratic socialist and sitting New York State Assembly member. Also, the son of renowned Indian filmmaker Mira Nair, Mamdani, recently emerged victorious over former Governor Andrew Cuomo to become the city's first Muslim mayor.
His victory has been widely discussed globally. Following his victory, Ranaut took to her X (formerly Twitter) handle to share her thoughts him. She shared a video clip of an old protest led by Mamdani.
His mother is Mira Nair, one of our best filmmakers, Padmashri , a beloved and celebrated daughter born and raised in great Bharat based in Newyork, she married Mehmood Mamdani ( Gujarati origin) a celebrated author, and obviously son is named Zohran, he sounds more Pakistani… https://t.co/U8nw7kiIyj