Hansal Mehta Age, Wiki and Bio

Hansal Mehta

Quick Info

ProfessionDirector, Producer, Writer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth29/04/1968
Age56 years
BirthplaceMumbai

Bio/Wiki

Zodiac signTaurus
HometownMumbai
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
BrotherParad D Mehta
SisterSheetal Mehta Vyas
Spouse
First WifeSunita Mehta (divorced in 2000)
Second WifeSafeena Husain (Social Worker)
Children
Son
  • Jai Mehta (Filmmaker; from Sunita)
  • Pallava Mehta (from Sunita)
Daughter
  • Kimaya Mehta (from Safeena)
  • Rihanna Mehta (from Safeena)

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)

Favourites

FoodIdli
ActorRajkummar Rao
Film(s)
Bollywood
  • AndhaDhun
  • Stree
HollywoodStar Is Born

Style Quotient

Car CollectionMercedes-Benz E-Class

Some Lesser Known Facts

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