In a wide-ranging conversation at the Singapore International Film Festival, acclaimed filmmaker Deepa Mehta reflected on her ...

From facing angry mobs in Varanasi to fielding calls from George Lucas, Oscar-nominated filmmaker Deepa Mehta has built a fearless career challenging cultural taboos — and at 74, she’s not slowing ...

Acclaimed filmmaker Deepa Mehta is developing “Sher,” a comedic take on the Sherlock Holmes universe that reimagines the detective’s legacy through an unexpected Indian connection. “It’s a complete ...

Deepa Mehta's new film, Funny Boy, is Canada's Oscar submission. It's being distributed by Ava DuVernay's company and premieres on Netflix. It's... In 'Funny Boy,' A Young Sri Lankan Gay Man Comes Of ...

Acclaimed director Deepa Mehta, known for films like “Funny Boy,” “Fire,” “Water” and “Earth,” has boarded Iram Parveen Bilal‘s Pakistan-set “Wakhri” as a presenting executive producer. “Wakhri” is ...

Ava DuVernay‘s ARRAY Releasing has acquired the highly-anticipated dramatic feature Funny Boy directed by Oscar-nominated filmmaker Deepa Mehta. The film is based on the best-selling Canadian novel by ...

In a serious setback for freedom of artistic expression, Indian-born film director Deepa Mehta has announced that she will not resume production of Water, her film about the plight of widows in India.

MUMBAI (Reuters) - Film director Deepa Mehta is no stranger to controversy. Two of her movies - "Fire" and "Water" - were hit by protests from right-wing groups in India, and there were fears her ...

The British author and Indian director discuss their adaptation of Rushdie's best-selling book "Midnight's Children" and the plight of women in India. By Nyay Bhushan NEW DELHI — Deepa Mehta’s latest ...