In October 2008, Mehta received the Praemium Imperiale (World Culture Prize in Memory of His Imperial Highness Prince Takamatsu), Japan.
Pada bulan Oktober 2008, Mehta menerima Praemium Imperiale (Pernghargaan Budaya Dunia di Pada Peringatan Kekaisaraan Nya Yang Mulia Pangeran Takamatsu) di Jepang.