Vanity Fair director Mira Nair first read the book when a nun sneaked it to her at her catholic boarding school.
The Monsoon Wedding movie-maker was educated at an Catholic school in India - not the most permissive environment for William Thackeray's period romance novel.
CONNECT WITH US TODAY
Be the first to know the latest news and updates
CONNECT WITH US TODAY
Be the first to know the latest news and updates
Our team of experts are on hand to offer advice and answer your questions here
Newsletter
Eat better, live well and stay inspired with the Irish Examiner’s food, health, entertainment, travel and lifestyle coverage. Delivered to your inbox every Friday morning.
This July, take five simple steps towards
a healthier, more balanced life in our
Irish Examiner five-week series.
