Short Bio
Hansal Mehta is an Indian director well recognised for his work in Hindi Cinema. With the critical and financial flop “Dil Pe Mat Le Yaar!!” in 2000, he made his directorial debut. Later, he directed the films “Shahid” (2013), “Citylights” (2014), “Aligarh” (2016), “Omertà” (2018), and “Scam 1992” (2020). Mehta is renowned for his delicate and nuanced storytelling, and many of his films deal with social and political concerns.
Wiki/Overview
Full Name: | Hansal Mehta |
Nick Name: | N/A |
Profession: | Director |
Known For: | Films like “Shahid” (2013), “Citylights” (2014), “Aligarh” (2016), “Omertà”(2018) and “Scam 1992” (2020). |
Date of Birth: | 11 July 1974 |
Age (as in 2023): | 55 years |
Place of Birth: | Mumbai, India |
Father: | Kishori Mehta |
Mother: | N/A |
Spouse: | Safeena Husain |
Education: | He studied filmmaking at the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) in Pune, India. |
Alma Mater: | Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) |
Organization: | N/A |
Residence: | Mumbai, India |
Hometown: | N/A |
Nationality: | Indian |
Religion: | Hindu |
Height: | 5’10” |
Weight: | 75 Kg |
Zodiac Sign: | Taurus |
Early Life
Mehta was born in Mumbai, India, in 1968. He grew up in a middle-class family and developed an interest in cinema at a young age. He would often watch films with his family and friends, and he would also read about cinema in magazines and newspapers.
Career
Mehta made his directorial debut with the 2000 film “Dil Pe Mat Le Yaar!!”. The film was a critical and commercial failure, but it did help Mehta to establish himself as a director. Mehta followed up “Dil Pe Mat Le Yaar!!” with the films “Shahid” (2013), “Citylights” (2014), “Aligarh” (2016), “Omertà”(2018) and “Scam 1992” (2020). All of these films were successful, and they established Mehta as one of the leading directors in Hindi cinema.
Education
Mehta studied filmmaking at the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) in Pune, India. He graduated from FTII in 1992, and he began his career as a film director shortly after.
Family & Affairs
Mehta is married to Safeena Husain, and they have a son.
Appearance
Mehta is a tall and thin man with 5 feet and 10 inch with best personality.
Money Factor
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Achievement
Mehta has won several awards for his work as a film director. He has won the National Film Award for Best Direction for “Shahid” (2013) and “Scam 1992” (2020). He has also won the Filmfare Award for Best Director for “Shahid” (2013).
Trivia & Facts
- Mehta is currently working on a web series titled “Scoop”. The series is based on the book “Scoop” by Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury.
- Mehta is also working on a film titled “The Railway Children”. The film is a remake of the British film of the same name.
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