| 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.) |
He once aspired to join the Indian Air Force but did not qualify.
Before films, he directed commercials for brands like Coke and Pepsi.
His wife, P.S. Bharathi, is a noted film editor and collaborates on his projects.
Rang De Basanti was India’s official entry to the Oscars in 2006.
He is passionate about sports and has represented Delhi in swimming competitions.