Shaun Mehta
Encyclopedia
Shaun Mehta is a Canadian
writer. He has published one novel and one short story collection to date, and also collaborated with his brother, film director Richie Mehta
, on the screenplay for Richie's debut film Amal
, which was based on one of Shaun's short stories.
Shaun and Richie Mehta were nominated for Best Adapted Screenplay
at the 29th Genie Awards
.
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
writer. He has published one novel and one short story collection to date, and also collaborated with his brother, film director Richie Mehta
Richie Mehta
Richie Mehta is a Canadian film director. His first feature film, Amal, was released in 2008, and has been nominated for Best Motion Picture and Best Director at the 29th Genie Awards....
, on the screenplay for Richie's debut film Amal
Amal (film)
Amal , 2007, is a Canadian drama film directed and written by Richie Mehta. Set in modern-day New Delhi, India, it tells the story of a poor autorickshaw driver, Amal Kumar....
, which was based on one of Shaun's short stories.
Shaun and Richie Mehta were nominated for Best Adapted Screenplay
Genie Award for Best Adapted Screenplay
The Genie Award for Best Screenplay is awarded by the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television to the best Canadian screenplay.The award's presentation has not always been consistent — in some years, a single award for Best Screenplay has been presented, while in other years separate awards have...
at the 29th Genie Awards
29th Genie Awards
The 29th Genie Awards were held on April 4, 2009 to honour films released in 2008. The ceremony was held at the Canadian Aviation Museum in Ottawa, Ontario, and was broadcast on Global...
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Novels
- Divya's Dharma (2004)
- Unbroken (publication date TBA)
- A Suitable Match (publication date TBA)