Mira Nair Awards
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Nominated | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences |
Best Foreign Language Film Salaam Bombay! |
British Academy of Film and Television Arts
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Nominated | British Academy of Film and Television Arts |
Best Foreign Language Film Monsoon Wedding |
Cannes Film Festival
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Won | Cannes Film Festival |
Camera d'Or Salaam Bombay! |
Los Angeles Film Critics Association
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Won | Los Angeles Film Critics Association |
New Generation Award Salaam Bombay! |
Venice International Film Festival
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Won | Venice International Film Festival |
Lanterna Magica Award (C.G.S.) Monsoon Wedding |
| 2001 | Won | Venice International Film Festival |
Golden Lion Monsoon Wedding |
| 1991 | Won | Venice International Film Festival |
Osella d'Oro for Best Story and Screenplay Mississippi Masala |