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  Ketan Mehta - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Born in Navsari in Gujarat, Ketan Mehta was educated in New Delhi and graduated in film direction from Film and Television Institute of India and has eight feature films, seven documentaries and a television serial to his credit.
Ketan Mehta's very first film Bhavni Bhavai won him instant acclaim.
Ketan Mehta has also had the honour of serving as a member of the Jury in various national and international film festivals.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ketan_Mehta   (255 words)

  
 Bobby Bedi and Ketan Mehta working on same subject
Director Ketan Mehta is now working on a new subject for his next film.
Says Mehta, he had read a Marathi novel ‘Raja Ravi Verma’ few years back and was inspired to make a film on the subject.
Ketan Mehta’s last film was ‘The Rising’ starring Aamir Khan which didn’t do very well at the Box office.
www.indiafm.com /news/2006/06/19/7315/index.html   (219 words)

  
 AISHWARYA-FOREVER [dot] COM - ‘The Rebel’ wants only Ash
Mehta’s film would be a second film where she would be required to do some hard core action.
Mehta wants to release the film on August 15, 2007 to mark the 150 years celebration of the 1857 Mutiny.
Says Singh, “Ketan Mehta is willing to wait for Ash’s dates as long as the film is released on the scheduled date.” Mehta, however, says that it is incidental that it will also mark the 150th year of the National Uprising.
www.aishwarya-forever.com /news/archives/oct2005/oct-13.html   (373 words)

  
 Stay on Ketan Mehta’s arrest- The Times of India   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Thursday asked film maker Ketan Mehta to appear before the Crime Branch on March 4 and co-operate with the investigating agency probing a three-year-old cheating case against him.
Mehta and four others have been accused of defrauding the Prasar Bharati of more than Rs 12.10 crore.
Mehta had approached the high court against an NBW issued against him and four more persons in the cheating case.
timesofindia.indiatimes.com /articleshow/493555.cms   (317 words)

  
 Ketan Mehta and Bobby Bedi battle it out for a movie on Painter Ravi Verma   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Ketan Mehta, whose last movie ‘Mangal Pandey’ didn’t do too well at the box-office, is all set to make a movie on the legendary artiste Ravi Verma of the 19th Century.
Ketan and his wife Deepa Sahi have been working on the project for quite some time now and the motivation behind making the movie is the sensuality of relations between the artist and his muse.
Ketan, who was working on Rani Laxmibai, has put that project on hold and is working vigorously on this international fusion venture so that he can release it by April 2007.
www.bollywoodblog.com /category/All-News/Ketan-Mehta-and-Bobby-Bedi-battle-it-out-for-a-movie-on-Painter-Ravi-Verma   (507 words)

  
 Ketan Mehta’s film on Raja Ravi Verma should be out by Apr 2007   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Ketan Mehta is all set to paint the same magic on the silver screen with his adaptation of the book titled ‘Colours of Passion’- an Indo-French-German Venture.
Ketan and Deepa Sahi has been working on this project for quite some time now and have already procured the rights for the book.
Especially the sensuality of the relationship between the artist and the muse which seems to be the stuff dreams are made of.
www.indiafm.com /news/2006/06/26/7350/index.html   (248 words)

  
 Ketan Mehta to film Raja Ravi Verma's life
Mumbai, June 29 (IANS) "Mirch Masala" director Ketan Mehta is ready to announce his next venture - a screen adaptation of the popular Marathi novelist Ranjet Desai's award winning biography on the legendary 19th century artist Raja Ravi Verma.
Grapevine suggests that Ketan and wife Deepa Sahi have been working on the project for quite some time now and have already procured the rights for the book.
Known to do his homework before talking about his new projects, Mehta is expected to announce the film soon.
www.nowrunning.com /news/news.asp?id=7070   (139 words)

  
 Don't Miss Aamir Khan, Ketan Mehta on Zoom's 'Just Pooja' | Televisionpoint.com News
This Saturday, August 13 on 'Just Pooja', which debuts on Zoom Television at 10:00 PM dont miss Aamir Khan, making his appearance on a talk show for the first time and revealing it all to hostess who gets out the mostest from her guests with controversial issues.
Also present for this session will be renowned director Ketan Mehta who would highlight the making of "Mangal Pandey, The Rising" and the excitement around it.
And all this because Aamir Khan is making a comeback to the movies after four long years.
www.televisionpoint.com /news/newsfullstory.php?id=1123612106   (426 words)

  
 Ketan & Bobby head for a clash   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Says Mehta, “Ravi Verma, being the father of modern Indian aesthetics, has always been a key figure for me. In the late 90s, I read a Marathi novel Raja Ravi Verma written by Ranjeet Desai and I acquired the film rights for it.
Mehta explains, “I first saw Ravi Verma’s prints as a young film school student and was struck by their colourful exuberance and expressive quality.
Mehta remains unruffled, “When I heard that Bobby is making a film on the same subject, I immediately informed him that I had been working on the subject since 1997 and intend to go ahead.
ww3.mid-day.com /hitlist/2006/june/139696.htm   (562 words)

  
 International Food Products Group Names Ketan Mehta President @ Vending Market Watch News at AMonline.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Mehta who brings over 20 years of high level experience in investment banking, management, and manufacturing within the food industry.
Mehta is a frequent presenter of technical papers in the fields of finance and foods.
Mehta stated, "I am very enthusiastic about what lies ahead for IFPG as we move forward on all operational, financial, and strategic acquisition plans.
www.amonline.com /article/article.jsp?id=15558&siteSection=1   (421 words)

  
 rediff.com: Exclusive! Ash on The Rising controversy
s Ketan Mehta films the Aamir Khan starrer The Rising, Aishwarya Rai explains for the first time ever -- in every detail -- to Senior Associate Editor Archana Masih why she did not do the role she was initially slotted for.
Ketan [Mehta] wanted to make a different movie with me. He had approached me with a totally different script a year-and-a-half ago.
Around November-December 2002, Ketan came to see me and said he was now going to be making a move called The Rising for now with Aamir Khan, and hence he was not to do Kathputhli right now.
specials.rediff.com /movies/2004/apr/05sd1.htm   (315 words)

  
 'I wanted to make Mangal Pandey 17 years ago'
Mehta basked in the enthusiastic applause that greeted the screening.
Ketan Mehta arrived on the Indian film scene in the 1970s and 1980s, when creative talent suddenly began to spring and surge all over the country.
Mehta first made films in his own language, Gujarati.
www.rediff.com /movies/2005/aug/12ketan.htm   (1193 words)

  
 Indian film Mirch Masala makes for peculiar viewing
Mehta, however, undermines his own work -- especially in the first half -- with one silly and embarrassing scene after another.
As for the foray into melodrama, it is simply not possible to put Mehta's film in the same league as the films of other directors who have worked with melodrama.
The best one can say about the film as a whole is that Mehta has managed to avoid the worst excesses and mistakes of his peers in the commercial Indian cinema and that his goals remain commendable ones.
www-tech.mit.edu /V109/N58/masala.58a.html   (1013 words)

  
 Welcome to Amul - The Taste of India   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Ketan Mehta graduated in film direction from The Film Institute of India and has six feature films, seven documentaries and a television serial to his credit.
With his explicit direction of comedy and satire, silvan romance, violence and rebellion, Ketan Mehta has won himself the reputation of being "the most perceptive and talented representative of the rising generation of film makers."
It was released in 52 centres in the U.S.A. Ketan Mehta has also had the honour of serving as a member of the Jury in various national and international film festivals.
www.amul.com /ketan.html   (200 words)

  
 Planet Bollywood - News - ´Mangal Pandey´ - Ketan Wants Praise , Blasts The Protesters
Ketan Mehta gives a damn to the protests in Ballia (U.P.) against his film 'Mangal Pandey - The Rising'.
In a telephonic conversation from Bombay, Ketan reacted adversely to the demand that Ballia be included in the film.
Mehta advises his critics to see the film in its right perspective.
www.planetbollywood.com /displayArticle.php?id=082105085308   (292 words)

  
 The Ketan Parekh Saga   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
While Ketan Parekh or KP as he is called comes from a family where his father and grandfather were also traders in the stock market, Harshad Mehta had much humble origins.
Now Ketan Parekh's life is in darkness as he is in the hands of the Central Bureau of Investigation.
In the case of Ketan Parekh, the arrest was quite expected and his stocks and the Sensex has seen a steady downfall for quite some time.
www.indiainfoline.com /nevi/totb.html   (632 words)

  
 Indiantelevision.com > News Headlines > Ketan Mehta served notice in 'Time Bomb' case   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
MUMBAI: Delhi High Court, hearing the Time Bomb case, has today issued notice to producer-director Ketan Mehta, wife Deepa Sahi and their company Maya Movies for alleged violation of copyrights.
Today, justice Anil Kumar issued the notice on an application by the 20th Century Fox seeking impleadment of the respondent in the case.
Mehta, present in the court room, accepted his notice while the other respondents will be served with notices for replies.
www.indiantelevision.com /headlines/y2k5/july/july14.htm   (160 words)

  
 Ketan Mehta - Moviefone
Filmmaker and screenwriter Ketan Mehta is most popular in his native India, but some of his films are known internationally, especially his 1980...
Ketan Mehta has also had the honour of serving as a member of the Jury in various...
Ketan Mehta - Filmography, Biography, News, Photos, Birth date, Relationships, Ketan Mehta Film Clips, and Fun Facts on Moviefone.
movies.aol.com /celebrity/ketan-mehta/102379/main   (112 words)

  
 Ketan Mehta: It’s Madhuri Vs Aishwarya Rai!- Movies- Indiatimes   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
After directing ‘Mangal Pandey’ for Bobby Bedi, Ketan Mehta is now producing a film based on the life of the famous artist Raja Ravi Verma.
We spoke to Ketan Mehta about the controversy and whether he would still go ahead with the project if Bobby refused to back down.
While Ketan may cast Aishwarya in the lead in his version, Bobby is rooting for Madhuri we hear.
movies.indiatimes.com /articleshow/1647857.cms   (100 words)

  
 Ketan Mehta Biography Profile Vital Stat Bollywood Hollywood Kollywood
Now she is the toast of international audience with her subtle, layered and pained performance as the progressive widow Shakuntala in Deepa Mehtas "Water".
Even though he is terrifically good looking and a decent actor to boot, success continues to elude him.
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www.surfbollywood.com /imgbrowser.pl?CELEBRITY=Ketan%20Mehta&EXPLORE=1   (538 words)

  
 AsiaticaFilmMediale
Born in Gujarat (India) in 1952, Ketan Mehta studied at the Film and Television Institute of India in Pune.
He started his career making several telefilms and documentaries and in 1980 he shot his first feature film, Bhavni Bhavai, dealing with the question of the caste system, which was widely appreciated out of India.
Ketan MehtaŠs movies have been selected for various international film festivals and have won numerous awards over the years.
www.asiaticafilmmediale.it /2005/uk/schede-autori/KetanMehta.html   (248 words)

  
 Aamir Khan biography - S9.com
Went on to give a number of flop films, though his work in them was appreciated.
Got critical acclaim for his role as the ice candy man in Deepa Mehta's '1947: Earth'.
Played the eponymous hero in Ketan Mehta's 'Mangal Pandey: The Rising'.
www.s9.com /Biography/Aamir-Khan   (232 words)

  
 Ketan Mehta | TutorGig.co.uk Encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
His repetoire of themes include comedy, satire, silvan romance, violence and rebellion.
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The last days of Sardar Patel: Original film-script for Ketan Mehta's..
www.tutorgig.co.uk /ed/Ketan_Mehta   (375 words)

  
 'Mangal Pandey' not biography, but ballad: Ketan Mehta -Bollywood interview Webindia123.com
Ketan Mehta's "Mangal Pandey - The Rising" was an idea in the making for almost two decades.
Down the years, even Sanjay Dutt was considered for the title role that finally went to Aamir Khan.
Mehta: It is a film that I've wanted to make for the last 17 years.
www.webindia123.com /movie/interview/in110805.htm   (854 words)

  
 Ketan Mehta could face treason charges! : HTTabloid.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Director Ketan Mehta risks being labelled an anti-national for telling the story of a national hero.
What Samiti members find even more galling is that Mehta has announced plans to direct two more films based on India's freedom movement to complete a trilogy.
While the second film in the series will be based on the life of Rani Laxmibai of Jhansi, the third will highlight the role of the martyrs and freedom fighters from Delhi and Kanpur.
www.hindustantimes.com /news/7242_1466397,00180007.htm   (538 words)

  
 Ketan Mehta and Bobby Bedi working on same subject - Filmi Bhatein - It's All About Bollywood - AllIndianSite.com
Ketan Mehta and Bobby Bedi working on same subject - Filmi Bhatein - It's All About Bollywood - AllIndianSite.com
Director Ketan Mehta is now working on a new film which will be based on the life of painter Ravi Verma.
Bedi and Mehta had differences over the marketing and distribution of the film Mangal Pandey: The Rising whereby they parted ways.
bollywood.allindiansite.com /g/2006062002.html   (239 words)

  
 Naachgaana.com » Aishwarya, the next Jhansi ki Rani (Two movies on same subject)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
About rumours that Rani Mukherji had expressed her desire to play Laxmibai in Ketan's film, he says, “No. Rani never approached me; she is an extremely talented actress, but I can only see Ash as Laxmibai,” says Ketan.
Incidentally, Mehta wanted to work with Ash in Mangal Pandey, but due to problems with the script, Ash was dumped unceremoniously from the film.
Mehta is now working on the costume and jewellery for the film.
naachgaana.com /news.php?itemid=978   (897 words)

  
 Jackie’s Kathpuli to be directed by Ketan Mehta : Bollywood News : ApunKaChoice.Com
Bollywood’s macho hunk Jackie Shroff has roped in talented director Ketan Mehta for his next home production.
Ketan who once directed such emphatic films as “Mirch Masala” and “Maya Memsaab” is currently directing “Ji Mantriji” for the small screen.
Jackie and Ketan had earlier teamed for the film “Aar Ya Paar” which ended up as just an average fare at the box-office.
www.apunkachoice.com /scoop/bollywood/20011027-1.html   (194 words)

  
 BollywoodPremiere.com : News & Gossip - bollywood news, music news, movie news, latest news, music download...
Ketan Mehta, the director of 'Mangal Pandey - The Rising' has not been paid full for his job.
A source from his Production Company said, "Ketan Mehta had a contract with Bobby Bedi and Kaleidoscope Entertainment that Mehta would be paid Rs.
20 Lakh so far." On this matter, Mehta get annoyed and told, "It is none of anybody's business.
www.bollywoodpremiere.com /movies/news/05/aug/not-paid-full-24.php   (116 words)

  
 Telly Chakkar > Interview > "This show is a gamut of emotions"   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Ketan Mehta makes the biggest serial ever on telly
You are associated with films that deal with social and political issues.
Ketan Mehta with Deepa Sahi and the cast of 'Time Bomb'
india.tellychakkar.com /y2k5/june/16jun/interview_ketan.php   (383 words)

  
 SEBI debars Ketan firms
THE Securities & Exchange Board of India today debarred four stockbroking firms, controlled by Mr Ketan Parekh who is accused in the Bank of India (BoI) pay-order case and now in CBI custody, from undertaking fresh business as a stock broker and merchant banker till further orders.
In his order, Mr Mehta stated that ``after taking into consideration the available material and evidence, I am of the prima facie opinion that continuation of activities by entities controlled by and connected with Mr Ketan Parekh or Mr Kartik Parekh is likely to erode investor confidence and integrity of the capital market.''
Mr Ketan Parekh and Mr Kartik Parekh and/or representatives of the four affected firms have been ``given an opportunity of post-decision hearing on April 16.''
www.blonnet.com /businessline/2001/04/06/stories/14066201.htm   (349 words)

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