Zohran Mamdani’s mother, Indian-American filmmaker Mira Nair, reacted to her son winning the mayoral election in New York City Tuesday with a story on Instagram.

Mamdani, 34, is the son of Mira Nair and Ugandan-American academic Mahmood Mamdani. As soon as the news of Mamdani winning the NYC mayoral election dropped, Nair shared a story by Indian film director Zoya Akhtar with the words: “Zohran, you beauty.” The story was accompanied by Jay-Z’s iconic track, ‘Empire State Of Mind.’

Here’s Nair’s Instagram post:

Mamdani, a Democratic-Socialist, defeated former Democrat New York Governor, Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa to become the first Muslim Mayor of New York City.

With over 91% of the votes counted in the New York City, Mamdani secured 1,035,646 votes – a 50% of the total ballot polled, the Associated Press. Andrew Cuomo secured 854,738 votes- 41.6% of the ballots.

Mamdani will take office on January 1, 2026, becoming the youngest mayor of New York City.

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Mamdani Looks Trump In The Eye In Victory Speech

Zohran Mamdani spoke directly to Donald Trump as he delivered is victory speech in New York City after winning the mayoral elections Tuesday. “I know you’re watching,” the 34-year old, said.

“So Donald Trump, since I know you’re watching, I have four words for you: Turn the volume up!,” Mamdani said. To get to any of us, you will have to get through all of us.”

“New York will remain a city of immigrants, a city built by immigrants, powered by immigrants and as of tonight, led by an immigrant,” he added.