Movies: Deepa Mehta

The story, set in 19th century Calcutta during British rule, sees a female prostitute embark on an unheard-of killing spree....

A portrait and tribute to Canadian filmmaker Deepa Mehta....

follows Dr. Watson as he gives a poorly-attended lecture in Calcutta (as Kolkata was known then) before making a startling discovery — Sherlock Holmes has an illegitimate daughter named Sher living in the city, born from an affair with “an Indian you...

Inspired by the 2006 Academy Award® nominee for Best Foreign Language film, "Water," this documentary tells the story of some of the 20 million Indian widows who are abandoned by their families and literally turned out into the streets when their hus...