19. Mira Nair

The Indian-American director is a known name in South Asian movies and has always represented topics surrounding India with sensitivity and fluidity. She started as a documentary director and directed So Far from India and India Cabaret. Her many award-winning movies include Salaam Bombay! and Monsoon Wedding. She is among the only seven women awarded the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival.
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