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Hansal Mehta opens up on ‘inhuman’ work hours in the industry after Deepika Padukone’s work-life balance debate sparks discussion : Bollywood News

As the debate around work-life balance and humane work hours in the Indian entertainment industry continues to heat up-especially after reports of actress Deepika Padukone requesting structured work guidelines post-motherhood—filmmaker Hansal Mehta has added a compelling perspective to the conversation. Hansal Mehta opens up on ‘inhuman’ work hours in the industry after Deepika Padukone’s work-life […]

Vijay Varma and Hansal Mehta team up for new project; announce “New Beginnings” : Bollywood News

Vijay Varma has announced a new project, and this time he is joining forces with celebrated filmmaker Hansal Mehta. The actor took to Instagram Stories to share a picture of a bouquet and a handwritten note from Mehta, with the caption – “New beginnings.” Vijay Varma and Hansal Mehta team up for new project; announce […]

Hansal Mehta demands accountability amid sexual misconduct allegations against Pratik Shah: “Abuse thrives in silence” : Bollywood News

Cinematographer Pratik Shah has found himself at the centre of a growing controversy after allegations of sexual misconduct surfaced online. The accusations have sparked a flurry of responses from the film fraternity, with filmmaker Hansal Mehta leading the call for accountability and systemic change. Hansal Mehta demands accountability amid sexual misconduct allegations against Pratik Shah: […]

Hansal Mehta on 11 years of CityLights, “We shot on platforms, in compartments, between crowds and curfews” 11 : Bollywood News

Hansal Mehta’s poignant drama CityLights completed 11 years today. Starring Rajkummar Rao, Patralekhaa and Manav Kaul, the movie was about a man, his wife and their little daughter migrating to Mumbai in hope of ending their poverty-stricken days. Mehta looked back at the film in an interview with us. Hansal Mehta on 11 years of […]

Hansal Mehta on his departed friend Mukul Dev, “We bonded over booze, broken hearts, and the foolish hope that things would one day make sense” : Bollywood News

The Indian film industry lost a fine actor in Mukul Dev. He passed away on Friday May 23 after being unwell since some time. His friend and director Hansal Mehta spoke about him in an interview with us. Hansal Mehta on his departed friend Mukul Dev, “We bonded over booze, broken hearts, and the foolish […]

7 years of Omerta: Hansal Mehta admits, “Maybe today I wouldn’t be allowed to release it; maybe I’d be labelled, boycotted, dissected on prime-time panels” 7 : Bollywood News

Filmmaker Hansal Mehta’s Omerta completed seven years today. The film starred Rajkummar Rao in the role of the terrorist Ahmed Omar Sheikh and it received a lot of acclaim world over. Hansal got talking about the film in an interview with us. 7 years of Omerta: Hansal Mehta admits, “Maybe today I wouldn’t be allowed […]

Hansal Mehta curates IMDb lists featuring his favourite actors across generations : Bollywood News

Filmmaker Hansal Mehta, known for his acclaimed works such as Scam 1992, Shahid, and Aligarh, has collaborated with IMDb to curate two special lists honouring actors who have left a significant mark on Indian cinema. The lists, divided into male and female performers, showcase a range of legends and contemporary talents whom Mehta credits for […]

Saif Ali Khan’s project with Hansal Mehta is the adaptation of ‘Black River’, author Nilanjana Roy confirms : Bollywood News

Last month, news about Saif Ali Khan teaming up with Hansal Mehta for a book adaptation of author Nilanjana Roy was out after the filmmaker announced it. It is now learnt that the book in question is the author’s best-selling novel ‘Black River’. Saif Ali Khan’s project with Hansal Mehta is the adaptation of ‘Black […]

Hansal Mehta teams up with Saif Ali Khan for a book adaptation : Bollywood News

Acclaimed filmmaker Hansal Mehta has confirmed his next directorial venture, which will feature Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan. This marks the first collaboration between the two, adding to the anticipation surrounding the project. Mehta revealed the news to Mid-Day on the sidelines of the Cinevesture International Film Festival in Chandigarh. He stated that the upcoming […]

Hansal Mehta responds to Kangana Ranaut’s jibe: ‘Get well soon’

02/02/2016: Director Hansal Mehta, in New Delhi | Photo Credit: SUDERSHAN V Filmmaker Hansal Mehta and Bharatiya Janata Party MP and actor Kangana Ranaut found themselves in a social media confrontation after a discussion over comedian Kunal Kamra’s recent controversy led to comparisons with Kangana’s past ordeal. The debate began when Mehta voiced his support […]