- Hansal Mehta is a film director best known for Shahid (2013), Citylights (2014), Aligarh (2016), Omertà (2018) and Scam 1992 (2020). He is known for films that depict social and political realities in deeply polarised and troubled times. His films are remarkable for their understanding of characters and their worlds, while telling important stories. His films Shahid (2013) and Omertà(2018) premiered as official selections at different editions of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). Aligarh (2016) a moving tale about a professor suspended by university for being gay premiered at the BFI London Film Festival in 2015. His films have traveled to festivals around the world and have been extensively written about and discussed in both international and local forums. He won the National Award for Best Direction in 2014 for his film Shahid.- IMDb Mini Biography By: JM
- ChildrenKimaya MehtaPallava Mehta
- ParentsKishori Mehta
- Son Jai Mehta is an upcoming director. He made his debut with the 2017 short film 'PaaniPath' for National Geographic.
- Hansal Mehta is a foodie and amateur chef. Some of his recipes can be found on his blog hansalmehta.com.
- Married to Safeena Hussain daughter of actor Yusuf Hussain.
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