Actor-Director Mahesh Manjrekar's First Wife Deepa Mehta Passes Away, Son Satya Pens Heartfelt Note

Actor

and director Mahesh Manjrekar's first wife, Deepa Mehta, has passed away. Mahesh and Deepa's son Satya Manjrekar confirmed the news about his mother's demise by posting a story on social media handles, penning a sweet and heartfelt note.

Deepa Mehta Passes Away

Mahesh Manjrekar tied the knot with Deepa Mehta, a costume designer, in 1987. The duo used to know each other and have been together since their college days. The couple became parents to two children, a daughter, Ashwami Manjrekar and a son, Satya Manjrekar. But in 1995, their marriage hit a rough patch, and the two got divorced. However, Ashwami and Satya stayed back with their father, Mahesh.Satya took to social media and shared an old picture of his mother, Deepa Mehta writing, "I miss you mumma."

Who Was Deepa Mehta?

For the unversed, Deepa ran a saree brand called Queen of Hearts. Her brand of sarees is in great demand not only in the Marathi film industry but also in Bollywood. Deepa and Mahesh's daughter Ashwami Manjrekar models for this brand. Ashwami is also trying her luck in the acting field. Mahesh Manjrekar got married for the second time to Medha. Medha Manjrekar is an actress. Medha and Mahesh have a daughter named Saiee Manjrekar, who made her debut in Bollywood with her father in Salman Khan's Dabangg 3. She worked in films that included

Major and Kuch Khattaa Ho Jaay. Mahesh's step-daughter, Gauri Ingawale, is also an actress and did films like Panghrun, Hi Anokhi Gath, and De Dhakka 2. Mahesh and Deepa's children, Ashwimi and Satya, also belong to the same acting profession.