Deepa Mehta Awards

Bangkok International Film Festival
2006 - Golden Kinnaree Award - Best Film for Water (2005)
 
Cannes Film Festival
1991 - Golden Camera - Special Mention for Sam & Me (1991)
 
Genie Awards
2003 - Genie - Best Screenplay, Original for Bollywood/Hollywood (2002)
 
L.A. Outfest
1997 - Audience Award - Outstanding Narrative Feature for Fire (1996) Tied with Broadway Damage (1997).
 
Mannheim-Heidelberg International Filmfestival
1996 - Special Prize of the Jury for Fire (1996)
 
Newport International Film Festival
2003 - Student Jury Award for Bollywood/Hollywood (2002)
 
Sarasota Film Festival
2003 - Audience Award - Best Comedy for Bollywood/Hollywood (2002)
 
Toronto Female Eye Film Festival
2005 - Honorary Director Award     
 
Valladolid International Film Festival
2005 - Youth Jury Award - Competition for Water (2005)
 
Vancouver Film Critics Circle
2006 - VFCC Award - Best Director - Canadian Film for Water (2005)
 
Vancouver International Film Festival
1996 - Most Popular Canadian Film for Fire (1996)
 
Verona Love Screens Film Festival
1997 - Best Film for Fire (1996)