Quick Info
| Profession | Filmmaker, Producer, Screenwriter |
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| Nationality | Canadian |
| Date of Birth | 01/01/1950 |
| Age | 76 years |
| Birthplace | Amritsar, Punjab, India |
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Bio/Wiki
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 165 cm (5’ 5”) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Welham Girls High School, Dehradun |
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| College/University | Lady Shri Ram College for Women, University of Delhi |
| Degree | Degree in Hindu Philosophy |
Personal Life
| Religious Views | Hinduism |
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| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
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| Marital Status | Married | ||||
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| Marriage Date | 1970 | ||||
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Deepa Mehta is a renowned Indo-Canadian filmmaker, screenwriter, and producer. | |
| 2. She is the co-founder of Hamilton-Mehta Productions. | |
| 3. Mehta is internationally acclaimed for her films that address sensitive societal issues. | |
| 4. Born in Amritsar, she was raised amidst the influences of the partition. | |
| 5. Inspired by Indian commercial cinema and renowned international directors like Satyajit Ray, Ritwik Ghatak, Truffaut, and Godard. | |
| 6. She has directed successful films including the 'Elements Trilogy' (Fire, Earth, Water) and 'Midnight’s Children'. | |
| 7. Mehta is known for her focus on making women-centric films. |