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

Her son Satya confirmed the news on Instagram, prompting tributes from the Marathi film community.

Overview

  • Satya Manjrekar shared an Instagram Story with a photo of his mother and the message, “I miss you Mumma.”
  • News reports and social media posts offered condolences, with acquaintances praising her strength and entrepreneurial example.
  • Mehta worked as a costume designer and founded the Queen of Hearts saree brand, which was widely used in Marathi cinema.
  • She married Mahesh Manjrekar in 1987 and divorced in 1995, and their children, Ashwami and Satya, subsequently lived with him.
  • No cause of death or funeral details have been disclosed by the family or media outlets at this time.