Mehta, Deepa (1950–)
摘要
Born on September 15, 1950, in Amritsar, India, Deepa Mehta is a renowned filmmaker known for her impactful contributions to cinema, particularly in exploring themes related to the Indian diaspora. Her family moved to New Delhi during her childhood. Mehta’s father worked as a film distributor, influencing her early exposure to the industry. She pursued her education at Welham Girls’ High School in Dehradun and later graduated from the Lady Shri Ram College for Women, University of Delhi. In 1973, she married Canadian filmmaker and producer Paul Saltzman and settled in Canada. Following her divorce, Mehta married David Hamilton, and she is the mother of a daughter, Devyani Saltzman.