DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR: HANSAL MEHTA
GQ India|December 2020
Mehta’s powerful storytelling has always brought to life the humour and humanity behind headline-making events and figures. With notable films like Shahid, Aligarh and Omertà, he has chronicled the shifting contours of Indian society. Long a favourite of the critics, he impressed audiences far and wide this year with the masterful Scam1992: The Harshad Mehta Story. He also forayed into the mainstream masala space like never before with Chhalaang. With 23 years in the industry behind him, he stands at the cusp of a new decade and phase in his career. Among India’s most acclaimed film-makers, this is Hansal Mehta 4.0.
NIDHI GUPTA
DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR: HANSAL MEHTA

What are your main takeaways from the triumph of Scam 1992?

With this, and with Chhalaang, I feel I bridged that divide between critical and mass appeal. I actually shot Chhalaang before Scam 1992, at a time when I was seeking some of that mainstream popularity. Then, Scam 1992 came along and I owned it completely. It was my baby from start to finish. Its viral success did leave me feeling vindicated.

What are your favourite memories from the shoot for Scam 1992?

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