Even though ashrams... probably still exist in India, you don't find a child widow anymore.
Deepa MehtaI think it's really important not to be so judgmental and not to be so fearful. Try to have confidence in yourself. Don't depend so much on what others say about you or want you to be.
Deepa MehtaWe cannot force our self to stay longer with something,situation or with the person who we don't really like . The best decision is to move on so then we can stay happy with our life style.
Deepa MehtaI write mostly as a director. That's why my screenplays are very detailed. So I get into the images I see. I like that.
Deepa MehtaIt was difficult in India to find an eight year old who could play a widow. The reason for that is that most of the children in India are really exposed to Bollywood. It's commercial Indian cinema which is really over the top. To find an actor, or even a non-actor, who felt natural was difficult.
Deepa Mehta