| Real Name | Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra |
| Nickname | ROM |
| Gender | Male |
| Profession | Director, Screenwriter, Producer |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) |
| Weight | 72 kg (approx.) |
| Eye Colour | Dark Brown |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Date of Birth | 07 July 1963 |
| Age | 62 Years |
| Date of Death | |
| Birth Place | New Delhi, India |
| Hometown | New Delhi, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
| Education | Graduate in Commerce |
| School / College | Air Force Bal Bharati School, New Delhi; later studied at Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC), Delhi University |
| Parents | Wife: P.S. Bharathi Children: Bhairav Mehra, Vedh Mehra |
| Spouse | P.S. Bharathi (Film Editor) |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Hobbies | Reading, Travelling, Writing, Cinema Studies |
| Net Worth | ₹150–200 Crores (approx.) |
Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra was born in New Delhi and raised in an Air Force family. He initially pursued a career in sports and even trained as a swimmer before shifting his focus to advertising and filmmaking. He began his professional journey by directing commercials and music videos, which gave him recognition for his creative vision. His directorial debut in cinema came with Aks (2001), starring Amitabh Bachchan, which was noted for its experimental style.
His breakthrough came with Rang De Basanti (2006), a film that resonated deeply with India’s youth and won critical acclaim worldwide. He followed it with Delhi-6 (2009), a socio-political drama, and Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (2013), a biographical sports drama based on the life of athlete Milkha Singh, which became a massive success. Mehra continues to be celebrated for blending social commentary with cinematic artistry, making him one of India’s most respected filmmakers.