Vijaya Mehta is a founder member of Mumbai-based theatre group, Rangayan with playwright Vijay Tendulkar, and actors Arvind Deshpande and Shriram Lagoo.
10 Facts About Vijaya Mehta
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Vijaya Mehta is most known for her acclaimed role in film Party and for her directorial ventures, Rao Saheb and Pestonjee.
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Vijaya Mehta was born Vijaya Jaywant in Baroda, Gujarat in 1934.
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Vijaya Mehta studied theatre with Ebrahim Alkazi in Delhi and with Adi Marzban.
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Vijaya Mehta became a major figure in 60s Marathi experimental theatre.
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Vijaya Mehta is a founder member of theatre group, Rangayan with playwright Vijay Tendulkar, Arvind Deshpande and Shriram Lagoo.
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Vijaya Mehta introduced Bertold Brecht into Marathi theatre with adaptation of The Caucasian Chalk Circle, and Ionesco with Chairs.
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Vijaya Mehta collaborated on Indo-German theatre projects with German director Fritz Bennewitz including a traditional performance of Bhasa's Mudrarakshasa with German actors.
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Vijaya Mehta was awarded the 1975 Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for excellence in Direction, in 1986 she won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Rao Saheb.
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Vijaya Mehta first married Harin Khote, son of actress Durga Khote, however he died at an early age, leaving behind two young sons.