Zohran Mamdani had hidden Disney movie cameo 9 years ago – Page 4

HOLLYWOOD, CA – SEPTEMBER 20: (L-R) Director Mira Nair and son music supervisor Zohran Kwame Mamdani attend the premiere of Disney’s ‘Queen Of Katwe’ at the El Capitan Theatre on September 20, 2016 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Barry King/Getty Images)

Mamdani’s involvement in the project included acting as the third assistant director and music supervisor, while he also played a small role in the film, credited as “Bookie Student”.

Not only that, but the new New York mayor also performed a rap song, #1 Spice, under the artist name Young Cardamom, contributing to the film’s soundtrack.

Mamdani is also credited with having wielded some influence over his mother’s career too, at least in so far as her turning down a major opportunity. Nair revealed in 2018 that her son had convinced her to turn down a Harry Potter directing gig offered by Warner Bros.

Instead, the 68-year-old directed The Namesake. As per Screenrant, Nair said: “He said to me, ‘Mama, many good directors can make Harry Potter, but only you can make The Namesake’.”

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