- By Swati Singh
- Wed, 05 Nov 2025 02:53 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Indian-origin democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani has scripted history by becoming the first Muslim mayor of New York City. Several prominent Bollywood celebrities have extended their regards to the new mayor of NYC. From Zoya Akhtar, Shabana Azmi, Hansal Mehta, among others, took to social media and wished Mamdani for the big win.
Zoya Akhtar took to her Instagram Story and wrote, "Zohran Mamdani has officially won the NYC mayoral race at 34 years old." She even called him "beauty," furthr tagging Zohran's mother and filmmaker Mira Nair, who reposted it on her Instagram.
(Image: Instagram/@zoieakhtar)
Filmmaker Hansal Mehta shared some photos from Zohran's mayoral campaign and wrote on X, "Zohran Mamdani's victory in New York City is more than just a political moment. It's a moral one. At a time when cynicism feels like the default and compassion often seems like weakness his win is a reminder that decency, empathy and conviction still matter. Mamdani for me represents the best of liberalism - plural, inclusive, grounded in justice, equality and community."
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"In an increasingly fractured world his ascent offers not just hope to New York but to all of us who still dare to believe that politics can be a force for good. In times of darkness a small ray of light can be enough. Today Zohran Mamdani is that light. Many Duas to you Zohran Mamdani. Many congratulations to proud mom Mira Nair," he further added.
Zohran Mamdani’s victory in New York City is more than just a political moment. It’s a moral one.
— Hansal Mehta (@mehtahansal) November 5, 2025
At a time when cynicism feels like the default and compassion often seems like weakness his win is a reminder that decency, empathy and conviction still matter. Mamdani for me… pic.twitter.com/KKlwhCKa5W
Starting at 1% in the polls, @ZohranKMamdani pulled off one of the great political upsets in modern American history.
— Bernie Sanders (@BernieSanders) November 5, 2025
Yes. We CAN create a government that represents working people and not the 1%.
I look forward to working with Zohran as he builds a city that works for all. pic.twitter.com/dHUP6Yo5xv
Actor Namit Das also shared a throwback photo with Zohran Mamdani on Instagram. He wrote, "The little that I know about American politics… and given how shy I am about posting about famous friends… this truly feels like a personal victory. I'm so, so happy for Zohran — who's now gone on to lead the same city he once envisioned with hope and purpose — and equally for Mira and Mahmoud."
He further added, "Looking back at all the times we've spent together, and the conversations we've shared, this moment just feels right. Congratulations, Zohran! Our interactions may have been few, but your warm hugs and kind words have always stayed with me. You are a special man, and the world needs your filter — the one that sees the simplest truths so clearly."