Hansal Mehta

Director, Producer, Writer

Indian Mumbai

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Quick Info

ProfessionDirector, Producer, Writer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth29/04/1968
Age58 years
BirthplaceMumbai

Latest News about Hansal Mehta

01/01/2025

Hansal Mehta's film 'Faraaz', based on the 2016 Holey Artisan Bakery attack in Bangladesh, was nominated for a Filmfare Critics Award for Best Film in 2023. The film continues to be recognized for its sensitive portrayal of the tragic event.

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Bio/Wiki

ReligionHinduism
Food HabitNon-Vegetarian
HobbiesCooking, Food Blogging

Physical Stats & More

Height173 cm
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorSalt & Pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

College/UniversityDr. D. Y. Patil Institute of Technology, Pune
Educational QualificationB Tech in Electronics from Dr. D. Y. Patil Institute of Technology

Personal Life

SchoolRose Manor International School, Mumbai

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affair/Girlfriend/PartnerSafeena Husain
Marriage Date
First Marriage1989
Second Marriage25/05/2022

Family

FatherDeepak Subodh Mehta
MotherKishori Mehta
Siblings
  • Parad D Mehta
  • Sheetal Mehta Vyas
Spouse
Children
  • Jai Mehta (Filmmaker
  • from Sunita)
  • Pallava Mehta (from Sunita)
  • Kimaya Mehta (from Safeena)
  • Rihanna Mehta (from Safeena)
  • Jai Mehta (Filmmaker, from Sunita)

Career

Debut
Film (Director)Jayate (1999)
TV (Director)Khana Khazana (1993)
Awards, Honours, Achievements
  • Winner (2014): 1st KA Abbas Honor for Film with Outstanding Social Sensitivity in 2013 for Shahid (2012)
  • Winner (2012): India Gold Silver Gateway for Shahid (2012)
  • Winner (2014): Golden Lotus Award for Best Direction for Shahid (2012)
  • Winner (2013): New York Indo-American Arts Council Film Festival Award for Best Director Shahid (2012)
  • Winner (2014): Zee Anmol Award Shahid (2012)
  • Winner (2013): National Film Award for Best Direction Shahid (2012)
  • Winner (2020): Filmfare OTT Award for Best Director for Scam 1992
  • Winner (2023): Asia Contents Awards & Global OTT Award for Best Asian Television Series for Scoop

Favourites

FoodIdli
ActorRajkummar Rao
Film(s)
Bollywood
  • AndhaDhun
  • Stree
HollywoodThe Birth of a Star

Style Quotient

Car CollectionMercedes-Benz E-Class

Social Media

LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/hansal-mehta-0863807

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Hansal Mehta enjoys drinking alcohol.
2. Hansal Mehta stopped smoking in 2018.
3. Hansal Mehta created 'Khana Khazana' and introduced Sanjeev Kapoor to the world.
4. Early in his career, Hansal Mehta faced setbacks and took a three-year break before returning.
5. Hansal Mehta's movie 'Shahid' received critical praise and numerous awards.
6. Hansal Mehta's web series 'Scam 1992' was highly successful.
7. Hansal Mehta is a parent to Pallava, a child with Down syndrome.
8. Hansal Mehta's daughters Kimaya and Rihanna were born outside of marriage.
9. Hansal Mehta is the founder of his own production company, Karma Pictures.
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