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Deepa Mehta, OC OOnt ([diːpa ˈmeːɦta]; born 15 September 1950) is an Indian-born Canadian film director and screenwriter, best known for her Elements Trilogy, Fire (1996), Earth (1998), and Water (2005).
- Canadian
- 1976–present
- Film director, screenwriter, film producer
- Devyani Saltzman (daughter)
Deepa Mehta is a transnational artist and a screenwriter, director, and producer whose work has been called "courageous", "provocative" and "breathtaking". Her visually lush and emotionally resonating films have played at every major international film festival; receiving numerous awards and accolades, and have been distributed around the world.
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- Director, Producer, Writer
- Amritsar, Punjab, India
- Deepa Mehta
May 16, 2022 · Global. May 16, 2022 4:00pm PT. Pioneering Director Deepa Mehta Reflects on Her Immigrant Experience: ‘Where Did You Learn Such Good English? By Deepa Mehta. Array. Toronto-based filmmaker...
Sep 14, 1999 · Canadian-Indian filmmaker Deepa Mehta talks about her film "Earth", the second in her trilogy of films set in India, which explores the politics of nationalism and the partition of India and Pakistan. She also discusses her other films "Fire" and "Water", and the themes of elements, sexuality and religion.
- Indiewire
Jan 8, 2012 · Deepa Mehta, OC, OOnt, director, producer, screenwriter (born 15 September 1950 in Amritsar, India). Deepa Mehta has received international acclaim for her moving and provocative films, which often explore issues of human rights and social injustice.
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Deepa Mehta is a transnational artist and a screenwriter, director, and producer who has made visually lush and emotionally resonating films about social issues. She was born in India, immigrated to Canada, and has won numerous awards and honors for her work. She is known for her Elemental Trilogy, Bollywood/Hollywood, Midnight's Children, and other films.
Mar 19, 2016 · Twenty years later, looking back at what made Deepa Mehta’s Fire such a pathbreaking film and examining its relevance today. Written by Dipanita Nath. follow. Mumbai | March 20, 2016 00:00 IST. Follow Us. In 1996, a film exploring homosexual love was released without a single cut and garnered criticism and praise in equal measure.
