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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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Shabana Azmi shoots for yet another lesbian film

Remember Fire, Deepa Mehta's super-controversial 1996 film about two lonely daughters-in-law,…
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Sharmila Tagore, Deepa Mehta, Freida Pinto are now Oscar members

Following an uproar on social media over the alleged majority of white and male members in the…
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Aligarh becomes a victim of homophobia

Irony cannot go any further. Hansal Mehta's path-breaking film Aligarh, which was actually shot in…
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