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Deepa Mehta, Costume Designer and Mahesh Manjrekar’s First Wife, Dies

Her son Satya confirmed the death with a brief Instagram tribute.

Overview

  • Satya Manjrekar posted a photo of his mother on Instagram with the message “I miss you Mumma” and reshared condolence notes from well-wishers.
  • Mehta worked as a costume designer and founded the Queen of Hearts saree label, which gained popularity in the Marathi film industry and had visibility in Bollywood.
  • She married filmmaker-actor Mahesh Manjrekar in 1987; they had two children, Ashwami and Satya, and divorced in 1995, after which the children lived with their father.
  • Friends and acquaintances shared tributes praising her influence and entrepreneurial spirit, many of which were collected on Satya’s Instagram Stories.
  • As of the latest reports, outlets noted there was no public comment from Mahesh Manjrekar regarding her death.