Mehta (IPA: [meːɦt̪aː]) is an Indian surname, derived from the Sanskrit word mahita meaning 'great' or 'praised'. It is found among several Indian religious groups, including Hindus, Jains, Parsis, and Sikhs.
Zubin Mehta, Indian orchestral conductor and musical director known for his expressiveness on the podium and for his interpretation of the operatic repertoire. He was perhaps best known for his work with the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra. Learn more about Mehta’s life and career.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Mehta have recent ancestry locations spanning a few countries, mostly in India, and Pakistan.
In January 1961, the Indian-born conductor Zubin Mehta made his first appearance with the LA Phil as a last-minute substitute. Mehta recalls that the orchestra’s then-Chair Dorothy Chandler asked him after his performances to serve as an associate conductor under Solti.
Zubin Mehta is an Indian conductor of Western classical music. He is music director emeritus of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra and conductor emeritus of the Los Angeles Philharmonic.
Forbes: Billionaire Mehta Brothers’ Torrent To Buy Stake In India’s JB Pharma In $1.4 Billion Deal
A JB Chemicals factory in Gujarat in western India. Torrent Pharmaceuticals—controlled by India billionaire brothers Sudhir and Samir Mehta—has agreed to buy U.S. private equity giant KKR’s stake in ...
Billionaire Mehta Brothers’ Torrent To Buy Stake In India’s JB Pharma In $1.4 Billion Deal
The New York Times: Overlooked No More: Hansa Mehta, Who Fought for Women’s Equality in India and Beyond
Overlooked No More: Hansa Mehta, Who Fought for Women’s Equality in India and Beyond
The New York Times: Gita Mehta, Whose Writing Shaped Perspectives of India, Dies at 80