Hansal Mehta - Actor Profile

Hansal Mehta

Directing
Updated: Apr 11, 2026
2Total Films
5.3 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 29, 1968
Birth Place: Mumbai, Maharashtra

About Hansal Mehta

Hansal Mehta (born 29 April 1968) is an Indian filmmaker. He started his career with television show Khana Khazana (1993–2000) and later moved on to directing films like Dil Pe Mat Le Yaar!! (2000), Yeh Kya Ho Raha Hai? (2002) and Woodstock Villa (2008). He received critical acclaim with Shahid (2013), for which he won the National Film Award for Best Direction. He was nominated for a Filmfare Critics Award for Best Film for Faraaz (2023). He directed the television series Scam 1992 (2020), for which he won the Filmfare OTT Award for best director and Scoop (2023), which won the Asia Contents Awards & Global OTT Award for best Asian television series.

Hansal Mehta Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Hansal Mehta reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 2 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Hansal Mehta's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 0% of Hansal Mehta's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The Accidental Prime Minister, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Hansal Mehta Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Hansal Mehta's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Hansal Mehta has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2019 Cargo PDTS Head Flop Similar →
2019 The Accidental Prime Minister Naveen Patnaik Flop Similar →

Hansal Mehta - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Hansal Mehta?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Hansal Mehta is "The Accidental Prime Minister" with a rating of 5.3/10.

How many movies has Hansal Mehta acted in?

Hansal Mehta has been featured in at least 2 major films throughout their career.

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