Deepa Mehta, OC OOnt ([d̪iːpaː ˈmeːɦt̪aː] born September 15, 1950) is an Indo-Canadian film director and screenwriter, most known for her Elements Trilogy, Fire (1996), Earth (1998), and Water (2005).
Amritsar, Punjab, India
Residence
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Nationality
Canadian
Occupation
Film director, screenwriter, film producer
Years active
1976 – Present
Known for
Elements Trilogy
Spouse(s)
Paul Saltzman (1973–1983)[1]
David Hamilton (– present)
Children
Devyani Saltzman (daughter)
Relatives
Dilip Mehta (br