Deepa Mehta Reflects on Career, ‘Water’ Controversy and Staying Independent at Singapore Film Festival

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Deepa Mehta Reflects on Career, 'Water' Controversy

Deepa Mehta discusses her controversial 'Elements' trilogy, and her commitment to independent filmmaking at Singapore International Film Festival.

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Shu Qi’s Directorial Debut ‘Girl’ Opens Singapore International Film Festival to Record-Breaking Ticket Sales

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Shu Qi's Directorial Debut 'Girl' Opens Singapore Film Festival

The Singapore International Film Festival launched its 36th edition with international star Shu Qi's first feature as director.

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Shu Qi’s ‘Girl’ to Open Singapore Film Festival, Deepa Mehta and Youn Yuh-jung Receive Honors

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Shu Qi's 'Girl' to Open Singapore Film Festival

The Singapore International Film Festival has unveiled its full lineup, with Shu Qi's award-winning directorial debut 'Girl' set to open the event.

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Deepa Mehta on 30 Years of Boundary-Breaking Cinema: Facing Down Protests, Hanging Up on George Lucas and Her $1 Deal With Salman Rushdie
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Deepa Mehta on Protests, Hanging Up on George Lucas, Salman Rushdie

TIFF honors Deepa Mehta in a career retrospective as she reflects on her controversial films, fearless approach and resilient spirit.

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Sherlock Holmes' Indian Daughter Subject of New Deepa Mehta Film

Deepa Mehta is developing 'Sher,' a comedic take on the Sherlock Holmes universe that reimagines the detective's legacy through an Indian connection.

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Kashmir’s 1st queer love story We Are Faheem & Karun hits BFI Flare 2025! Onir & Deepa Mehta bring the feels—don’t miss it!

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Love, Kashmir, and a Big Win: Onir’s ‘We Are Faheem And Karun’ Steals the Spotlight at BFI Flare 2025!

Buckle up, Bollywood buffs—Onir’s latest flick, We Are Faheem And Karun, is ready to sprinkle some Kashmiri magic and queer love vibes at the British Film Institute’s Flare 2025! This indie gem, backed by the fabulous Deepa Mehta, is the only Indian film strutting its stuff at the 39th edition of the fest, with screenings set for March 20 and 22, 2025. Get ready for a heart-melting tale that’s breaking barriers and turning heads!What’s the Buzz About This Love Story?Picture this: a swoon-worthy

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Deepa Mehta Joins ‘Wakhri,’ Film Inspired by Slain Pakistan Social Media Star, as Executive Producer (EXCLUSIVE)
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Deepa Mehta Boards Pakistani Film 'Wakhri' as Executive Producer

Acclaimed director Deepa Mehta joins 'Wakhri,' a Pakistan-set film about a teacher-turned-influencer, set to open Tasveer Film Festival in Seattle.

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