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18 years of Heaven On Earth: Deepa Mehta on casting Preity Zinta, “I was stuck by Preity’s positivity and her hungering for opportunities to stretch herself as an actress”

Deepa Mehta’s Heaven On Earth about an NRI bride from Punjab in Canada who becomes a victim of…
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20 years of Water: Lisa Ray on working with Deepa Mehta, “She saw something in me before I recognised it fully myself”

Deepa Mehta’s iconic Water completed 20 years recently. Starring Lisa Ray and John Abraham, the…
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Deepa Mehta on receiving Cinema Honorary Award by Singapore International Film Festival, “First time a woman was given this award in 36 years”

Filmmaker Deepa Mehta was recently conferred with the Cinema Honorary Award, which is the highest…
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Mahesh Manjrekar’s first wife Deepa Mehta passes away

Deepa Mehta, the first wife of filmmaker-actor Mahesh Manjrekar, has passed away. Their son, Satya…
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26 years of 1947 Earth: Deepa Mehta on the film’s relevance today, “Secular violence is heartbreakingly alive”

Filmmaker Deepa Mehta’s 1947 Earth completed 26 years recently on September 10. Starring Aamir…
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Onir’s queer love story set in Kashmir to be presented by veteran filmmaker Deepa Mehta

Critically acclaimed director Onir, known for his sensitive portrayal of complex emotions and…
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Deepa Mehta on her documentary I Am Sirat, “Sirat’s constant optimism and hope in the face of every challenge drew me to her”

It is astonishing how upbeat Deepa Mehta keeps the mood of what could easily be a harrowing tale of…
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“Funny Boy is not just a coming of age story or about ethnic conflict, but a tale of humanity” – Deepa Mehta

Having read the novel by Shyam Selvadurai I can say with confidence that you are the best director…
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EXCLUSIVE: Deepa Mehta on death of Ranjit Chowdhry – “I have been in shock followed by immense sadness”

The sudden demise of America-based Indian actor Ranjit Chowdhry who will be remembered for his…
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Deepa Mehta roped in to direct the boldest web series for Netflix

Remember filmmaker Deepa Mehta? Yes the same director who had given us the Elements trilogy of…
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