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Deepa Mehta, director
Director

Deepa Mehta: Movies & Box Office

films
18
on screen
1991–2020
box office
$36.6M
average score
81
Born
September 15, 1950 (age 76)
Birthplace
Amritsar, East Punjab, India
Citizenship
Canadian
Occupations
Film director, screenwriter, film producer
Years active
1976-present
Spouses
Paul Saltzman, David Hamilton
Children
1
Career at a glance

Deepa Mehta's Career in Numbers

Deepa Mehta's films in numbers — as a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Deepa Mehta works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Sam & Me (1991) to Little America: The Manager (2020), and the 1990s were the busiest decade.

Deepa Mehta Movies by Decade

  1. 1990s 6
  2. 2000s 5
  3. 2010s 4
  4. 2020s 2

The 1990s were Deepa Mehta's busiest decade, with 6 films.

Deepa Mehta Movies by Genre

  • Drama 11
  • Crime 2
  • Action 2
  • Comedy 1

Drama is the genre Deepa Mehta has worked in most, with 11 films, ahead of crime (2).

Deepa Mehta Career Milestones

First film
Sam & Me 1991
Biggest box office hit
Fire $16.2M worldwide
Best-rated film
Funny Boy Movie Echo Score 81
18 credits

Deepa Mehta Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Deepa Mehta is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 81. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Biography

Who Is Deepa Mehta?

Deepa Mehta was born in Amritsar, East Punjab, India in 1950 and is 76 years old. Credited on films since 1991, as a director. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Deepa Mehta, an India-born Canadian film director and screenwriter, is best known for her acclaimed Elements Trilogy, comprising 'Fire' (1996), 'Earth' (1998), and 'Water' (2005). 'Earth' was India's official entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the Academy Awards, and 'Water' was submitted by Canada in the same category. Apart from directing, Mehta is also a successful screenplay writer. Along with her spouse, David Hamilton, Mehta co-founded Hamilton-Mehta Productions in 1996. She was honored with a Genie Award in 2003 for penning down the screenplay of 'Bollywood/Hollywood' and received the Governor General's Performing Arts Award for Lifetime Artistic Achievement in 2012. Born in the militarized border-town of Amritsar in Punjab, Mehta experienced the impacts of the Partition firsthand. Her family moved to New Delhi during her childhood, and she was exposed to a broad spectrum of cinema growing up, prompting her career in filmmaking. Her career took off in Canada, where she co-founded a production company with her brother Dilip and then-husband Paul Saltzman. Mehta has directed several documentaries and dramas, sparking both acclaim and controversy along her path. She continues to explore cultural, social, and political issues through her lens, making her a prominent figure in world cinema.

Works with

Who Deepa Mehta Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Deepa Mehta shares the most films with. Seema Biswas comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Ali Kazmi (2).

FAQ

Deepa Mehta: Questions & Answers

How many movies Deepa Mehta has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Deepa Mehta been in?

Deepa Mehta is credited on 18 films, from 1991 to 2020. All of them as a director. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Deepa Mehta's highest-grossing movie?

Fire (1997) is Deepa Mehta's biggest box office hit, with $16.2M worldwide, ahead of Water (2006) ($13M). Across every film with box office figures, Deepa Mehta's movies have made $36.6M.

Deepa Mehta's biggest hits

What is the best Deepa Mehta movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Deepa Mehta's best-rated film is Funny Boy (2020) with a score of 81.

Best Deepa Mehta movies, ranked

How old is Deepa Mehta?

Deepa Mehta is 76 years old, born on September 15, 1950 in Amritsar, East Punjab, India.

What is Deepa Mehta's newest movie?

The most recent film on Deepa Mehta's filmography is Funny Boy (2020), which Deepa Mehta directed.

Who does Deepa Mehta work with most often?

Deepa Mehta shares the most films with Seema Biswas (3 films), Ali Kazmi (2 films) and Lisa Ray (2 films).

The Best Deepa Mehta Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 18 directing credits.

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