Hansal Mehta is an acclaimed Indian film director, screenwriter, and producer, celebrated for his realistic and socially relevant cinema. His critically...
Hansal Mehta is best known for directing critically acclaimed films and web series that often explore social issues and real-life events, such as "Shahid," "Aligarh," and "Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story."
"Shahid" (2012) earned him the National Film Award for Best Director. "Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story" (2020) is also widely praised as one of India's best web series.
His films frequently address themes of social justice, identity, human rights, LGBTQ+ issues, and the complexities of the Indian legal and financial systems, often depicted with realism.
Yes, he has successfully ventured into streaming, notably directing the hugely popular and critically acclaimed web series "Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story" and "Scoop."