Once the script is done, I put it aside for a month. I start thinking of all the films that have influenced me, which I have liked for different reasons, and not necessarily the look, but films that have moved… — Deepa Mehta Copy Share Image
One of the things that I really love about doing a film is working with actors and the whole casting process. I feel I'm… — Deepa Mehta Copy Share Image
Even though ashrams... probably still exist in India, you don't find a child widow anymore. — Deepa Mehta Copy Share Image
We cannot force our self to stay longer with something,situation or with the person who we don't really like . The best decision is… — Deepa Mehta Copy Share Image
When I was exposed to the history and the cultural background of why women whose husbands die, why they have to become ascetic or… — Deepa Mehta Copy Share Image
I think it's really important not to be so judgmental and not to be so fearful. Try to have confidence in yourself. Don't depend… — Deepa Mehta Copy Share Image
It was difficult in India to find an eight year old who could play a widow. The reason for that is that most of… — Deepa Mehta Copy Share Image
I simply can't understand the stereotyping women as film makers who make soppy family dramas. Look at Katherine Bigelow: she has directed Point Break… — Deepa Mehta Copy Share Image
My screenplays are very detailed. The reason they're detailed... you have to think on your feet. You have to be ready to change because… — Deepa Mehta Copy Share Image
While we're working on the script, I never see any films. I make it a point because I don't want to get distracted. I… — Deepa Mehta Copy Share Image
I write mostly as a director. That's why my screenplays are very detailed. So I get into the images I see. I like that. — Deepa Mehta Copy Share Image
The most interesting part of IIFA is that I get to meet filmmakers from India. I just attended a symposium on Satyajit Ray with… — Deepa Mehta Copy Share Image
