Director

Richie Mehta

Richie Mehta is a Canadian filmmaker who's carved out an impressive career straddling indie cinema and prestige streaming content. His directorial debut, Amal, grabbed major attention at the Genie Awards back in 2008, but it's his work with Netflix that really put him on the global map. Creating and directing Delhi Crime—a hard-hitting series about the 2012 Delhi gang rape case—became a massive critical success, earning him an International Emmy Award for Best Drama Series in 2020 and cementing his reputation as a storyteller unafraid to tackle difficult, urgent subjects. Before that, he'd already proven his versatility with projects like the Venice Film Festival-premiering indie drama Siddharth and the sci-fi thriller I'll Follow You Down featuring heavy hitters like Gillian Anderson. What sets Mehta apart is his unflinching approach to storytelling and his ability to blend intimate human drama with larger social commentary. He doesn't shy away from exploring India's darkest corners or chasing ambitious narratives—whether it's through documentary work like India in a Day (a collaboration with Ridley Scott and Google) or sprawling prestige TV. His contribution to Bollywood and Indian cinema extends beyond just directing; he's shaped how streaming platforms approach Indian stories on the world stage. Delhi Crime remains his crowning achievement so far, a series that proved Indian stories told with artistic integrity could dominate international awards and resonate globally, essentially opening doors for more daring, complex narratives in the Indian entertainment landscape.