Mahesh Manjrekar is a renowned actor in the Bollywood film industry. He has also worked in Marathi and Telugu films. Just like his professional front, his personal life has also garnered a lot of limelight. The 67-year-old actor has been married twice. Soon after his divorce from his first wife, the veteran actor found love again. Although, the actor shared an age gap of 9 years with his second wife, Medha, the couple has been happily married for the past 30 years.
On the other side, Mahesh’s first wife, Deepa Mehta, remained single. Besides being Mahesh’s former wife, Deepa had her own identity. However, her life was cut short on September 27, 2025. But do you know, Deepa and Mahesh had known each other since their college days? Yes, you read it right. So, without further ado, let’s jump in to know more about Deepa and her married life.
Who was Mahesh Manjrekar’s first wife, Deepa Mehta?
Deepa Mehta married renowned actor, Mahesh Manjrekar in 1987. The former couple had known each other since their college days. The duo welcomed their first child, a daughter, Ashwami Manjrekar, on August 29, 1988 and welcomed their second child, a son, Satya Manjrekar. However, in 1995, their marriage hit a rough patch, and the couple decided to part ways. In the same year, they got divorced.
The children, Ashwami and Satya, stayed back with their father, Mahesh and followed in his footsteps into acting. Later, Deepa established herself as a renowned costume designer. She founded a saree label, Queen of Hearts by Deepa Mehta, on August 21, 2013. Over the years, the brand has gained popularity in both the Marathi and Bollywood film industries. Ashwami, daughter of Mahesh and Deepa, often worked as a model for the saree brand.
Satya Manjrekar shares the heartbreaking news of his mom, Deepa Mehta’s demise
On September 27, 2025, Satya took to his Instagram Stories and shared the heartbreaking news about her mom, Deepa Mehta’s demise. He posted an old picture of his mom, who looked elegant wearing an off-white saree. Along with the photo of his mom, Satya wrote a short, heartwarming note. The note can be read as:
“I miss you, mumma.”
Deepa Mehta was a doting mother to two children
Besides being a renowned costume designer, Deepa was a loving mother to two children, Ashwami Manjrekar and Satya Manjrekar. She was not just a mother, she was an inspiration to her children. She provided her children with the strength and courage to fight for the things that they dream of. With her passion in building her saree business, Deepa has also empowered many girls to dream big.
Bigg Boss Marathi 5 contestant, Ankita PrabhuWalawalkar took to her Instagram Stories and shared a photo of Deepa and wrote a heartfelt note. Later, Satya reshared her post. The note can be read as:
“Lost a guiding light today. She was more than a mother, she was an inspiration. Her strength, courage, and passion in building her saree business empowered so many girls to dream big. She will always live on through the lives she touched and the paths she paved. Prayers and strength to you @satyamanjrekar. May her inspiring soul give you courage.”
We offer our heartfelt condolences to Deepa Mehta’s family.
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