30 Facts About Mahesh Bhatt

Mahesh Bhatt was born on 20 September 1948 and is an Indian film director, producer and screenwriter known for his works in Hindi cinema.

Mahesh Bhatt has received a number of accolades, including four National Film Award and three Filmfare Awards.

Mahesh Bhatt next directed Sadak which was a hit and it remains his highest grossing either directed or produced by Vishesh Films.

Mahesh Bhatt has produced multiple contemporary films such as Raaz, Jism, Murder, Gangster, Woh Lamhe, Jannat, Murder 2, and Aashiqui 2.

Mahesh Bhatt was born to Nanabhai Mahesh Bhatt and Shirin Mohammad Ali.

Mahesh Bhatt's father was a Gujarati Hindu Nagar Brahmin and his mother was a Gujarati Muslim.

Mahesh Bhatt did his schooling from Don Bosco High School, Matunga.

Mahesh Bhatt was introduced to film director Raj Khosla through acquaintances.

At the age of 26, Mahesh Bhatt made his debut as a director with the film Manzilein Aur Bhi Hain starring Kabir Bedi and Prema Narayan in 1974.

Mahesh Bhatt was noticed and received great critical acclaim with art film Arth, when he turned to his personal life for inspiration but doubt persists as to whether it is an original film.

Mahesh Bhatt had one of his biggest releases with musical romance film Aashiqui, in collaboration with T-Series.

Mahesh Bhatt launched his daughter Pooja Bhatt as a lead actress opposite Aamir Khan in Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin.

Mahesh Bhatt made two TV series in 1995: the English language A Mouthful of Sky written by Ashok Banker and the popular Hindi language serial Swabhimaan scripted by the writer Shobha De.

Mahesh Bhatt directed another TV series, Kabhie Kabhie, in 1997 which was written by Anurag Kashyap, Vinta Nanda and Kamlesh Kunti Singh.

Thereafter, Mahesh Bhatt retired as a director and took to screenwriting, churning out stories and screenplays for over twenty films, many of which were box-office successes, like Dushman, Raaz, Murder, Gangster, Woh Lamhe, based on the life of actress Parveen Babi, along with many more.

Mahesh Bhatt entered into the world of theatre with his protege Imran Zahid as of now he has produced three plays.

Mahesh Bhatt produced The Last Salute, a play directed by Arvind Gaur, based on Muntadhar al-Zaidi's book, starring Imran Zahid.

Mahesh Bhatt is co-owner of the film production house, Vishesh Films, with his brother, Mukesh Mahesh Bhatt.

However owing to differences between the brothers, Mukesh Bhatt took over Vishesh films and in May 2021, it was publicly announced that Mahesh Bhatt was no more associated with the firm.

Mahesh Bhatt is a member of the advisory board of US nonprofit TeachAids.

Mahesh Bhatt has hosted some episodes of two science magazine programmes - Turning Point and Imaging Science on Doordarshan in 1990s.

Mahesh Bhatt criticizes the communal record of Congress Party, for its role in 1984 Sikh riots.

Mahesh Bhatt is planning to make a film, which will address the riots that took place in Delhi.

Mahesh Bhatt supported the Islamic preacher Zakir Naik when the latter was denied entry into the United Kingdom for his controversial comments on terrorism.

The couple's daughter Pooja Mahesh Bhatt is a filmmaker and actress, and son Rahul Mahesh Bhatt is an aspiring actor.

The affair did not last long, and Mahesh Bhatt married Soni Razdan in 1986; to avoid Mahesh Bhatt having to divorce his first wife, the couple converted to Islam prior to their wedding.

Mahesh Bhatt is the maternal uncle of film director Mohit Suri and former actress Smiley Suri.

Mahesh Bhatt calls Krishnamurti his lifeline and says "Take him away, and I am empty".

Mahesh Bhatt has given breakthrough to many stars, bringing turning point in their careers.

Mahesh Bhatt won four National Film Award for Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke, Gudia, Tamanna, and Zakhm.