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Two decades after its release, director Deepa Mehta reflects on the enduring legacy of ‘Water’, her Oscar-nominated masterpiece on the plight of widows in 1930s India. In an exclusive conversation with Variety India, Mehta reveals the “accidental” way John Abraham was cast as the lead, alongside Lisa Ray and Seema Biswas. She also shares the…
Once a prominent face in Malayalam cinema thanks to her role in ‘Priyam’, Deepa Nayar has opened up about her decision to step away from the limelight. After her memorable debut in 2000, she chose to prioritize her engineering studies over early acting roles. A single film turned her into a familiar face for Malayalam…
Deepa Mehta is one of the most celebrated screenwriter-directors in the industry. From giving cinema the trilogy of elements, ‘Fire,’ ‘Earth,’ and ‘Water,’ she entertained the audience with ‘Bollywood Hollywood.’ The movie recently completed 11 years, and to celebrate the milestone, Deep Mehta, in an exclusive conversation, shares some interesting insights. She told us, “I…
Mahesh Manjrekar, a renowned actor and filmmaker, was married first to Deepa Mehta, a costume designer. They had two children, Ashwami and Satya. After divorcing in 1995, Deepa launched the successful Queen of Hearts saree brand. She passed away on September 27, 2025, with Satya sharing a heartfelt tribute. Mahesh Manjrekar is a well-known actor…
Actor-filmmaker Mahesh Manjrekar’s first wife, Deepa Mehta, has passed away. The news was confirmed by their son, actor Satya Manjrekar, who took to social media to share an old photograph of his mother along with a short but moving note. “I miss you mumma,” he wrote. Mahesh and Deepa’s journey together Mahesh Manjrekar married Deepa…
