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Mahesh Bhatt

Mahesh Bhatt

Virgob. 20 Sep 1948, Bombay, India

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Introduction

Mahesh Bhatt is an acclaimed Indian film director, producer, and screenwriter, best known for his contributions to Hindi cinema. Renowned for his bold narratives and exploration of complex human emotions, Bhatt remains one of the most influential filmmakers in contemporary Indian cinema. Over his career, he has received numerous honours, including five National Film Awards and four Filmfare Awards.

Bhatt was born in Bombay (now Mumbai) to filmmaker Nanabhai Bhatt, a Gujarati Hindu Nagar Brahmin, and Shirin Mohammad Ali, a Gujarati Muslim. Among his siblings is noted film producer Mukesh Bhatt. Educated at Don Bosco High School, Matunga, Mahesh began working early, taking on summer jobs and creating product advertisements. His entry into cinema came through filmmaker Raj Khosla, under whom he worked as an assistant director.

Bhatt made his mark with Saaransh (1984), a deeply moving film that was screened at the 14th Moscow International Film Festival and became India's official entry for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. His first commercial success came with Naam (1986), followed by a series of acclaimed works that skilfully bridged art-house and mainstream cinema. He founded Vishesh Films in 1987 with his brother Mukesh, a banner that would go on to produce several major hits.

Through the late 1980s and 1990s, Bhatt directed a string of successful and emotionally charged films such as Arth (1982), Daddy (1989), Aashiqui (1990), Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin (1991), and Sadak (1991)—his highest-grossing film as a director. He received the National Film Award – Special Jury Award for Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke (1993) and later won acclaim for Tamanna (1996) and Zakhm (1998), the latter earning the Nargis Dutt Award for Best Film on National Integration.

After Kartoos (1999), Bhatt retired from direction to focus on writing and producing. Under Vishesh Films, he produced several contemporary successes including Raaz (2002), Jism (2003), Murder (2004), Gangster (2006), Woh Lamhe (2006), Jannat (2008), and Aashiqui 2 (2013). In 2021, however, due to creative differences, he formally parted ways with the company.

On the personal front, Bhatt first married Lorraine Bright (later Kiran Bhatt), with whom he has two children—filmmaker-actress Pooja Bhatt and actor Rahul Bhatt. In 1986, he married actress Soni Razdan, and they have two daughters, author Shaheen Bhatt and actress Alia Bhatt. Influenced by spiritual thinkers like Osho and U.G. Krishnamurti, Bhatt authored A Taste of Life (2009), chronicling his experiences with Krishnamurti.

Politically outspoken, Bhatt supports the Congress Party's secular ideology, though he has criticized its handling of the 1984 Sikh riots. Passionate, provocative, and prolific, Mahesh Bhatt remains a vital voice in Indian cinema.

महेश भट्ट जाने-माने भारतीय फ़िल्म निर्देशक, निर्माता और पटकथा लेखक हैं, जो हिंदी सिनेमा में अपने योगदान के लिए मशहूर हैं। अपनी बेबाक कहानियों और इंसानी जज़्बातों की गहराई को दिखाने के लिए पहचाने जाने वाले भट्ट, आज के भारतीय सिनेमा के सबसे असरदार फ़िल्मकारों में से एक हैं। अपने करियर में उन्हें कई सम्मान मिले हैं, जिनमें पाँच नेशनल फ़िल्म अवॉर्ड और चार फ़िल्मफ़ेयर अवॉर्ड शामिल हैं।
भट्ट का जन्म बॉम्बे (अब मुंबई) में हुआ था। उनके पिता नानाभाई भट्ट एक गुजराती हिंदू नागर ब्राह्मण थे और माँ शिरीन मोहम्मद अली एक गुजराती मुस्लिम थीं। उनके भाई-बहनों में मशहूर फ़िल्म निर्माता मुकेश भट्ट भी शामिल हैं। माटुंगा के डॉन बॉस्को हाई स्कूल से पढ़ाई करने के बाद, महेश ने कम उम्र में ही काम करना शुरू कर दिया था। उन्होंने गर्मियों की छुट्टियों में नौकरियाँ कीं और प्रोडक्ट्स के लिए विज्ञापन बनाए। फ़िल्मों की दुनिया में उनकी एंट्री फ़िल्मकार राज खोसला के ज़रिए हुई, जिनके साथ उन्होंने असिस्टेंट डायरेक्टर के तौर पर काम किया।
भट्ट ने 'सारांश' (1984) से अपनी पहचान बनाई। यह एक बहुत ही भावुक फ़िल्म थी जिसे 14वें मॉस्को इंटरनेशनल फ़िल्म फ़ेस्टिवल में दिखाया गया और यह 'बेस्ट फ़ॉरेन लैंग्वेज फ़िल्म' के लिए एकेडमी अवॉर्ड (ऑस्कर) में भारत की आधिकारिक एंट्री बनी। उन्हें पहली कमर्शियल सफलता 'नाम' (1986) से मिली। इसके बाद उन्होंने कई ऐसी बेहतरीन फ़िल्में बनाईं जिन्होंने आर्ट-हाउस और मेनस्ट्रीम सिनेमा के बीच एक शानदार तालमेल बिठाया। 1987 में उन्होंने अपने भाई मुकेश के साथ मिलकर 'विशेष फ़िल्म्स' की शुरुआत की, इस बैनर तले कई बड़ी हिट फ़िल्में बनीं।
1980 के दशक के आख़िर और 1990 के दशक में, भट्ट ने कई सफल और इमोशनल फिल्में डायरेक्ट कीं, जैसे 'अर्थ' (1982), 'डैडी' (1989), 'आशिक़ी' (1990), 'दिल है कि मानता नहीं' (1991) और 'सड़क' (1991), जो डायरेक्टर के तौर पर उनकी सबसे ज़्यादा कमाई करने वाली फिल्म थी। उन्हें 'हम हैं राही प्यार के' (1993) के लिए नेशनल फिल्म अवॉर्ड, स्पेशल जूरी अवॉर्ड मिला और बाद में 'तमन्ना' (1996) और 'ज़ख्म' (1998) के लिए तारीफ़ें मिली। 'ज़ख्म' को नेशनल इंटीग्रेशन पर बनी सबसे अच्छी फ़िल्म के लिए नरगिस दत्त अवॉर्ड भी मिला।
'कारतूस' (1999) के बाद, भट्ट ने डायरेक्शन छोड़ दिया और लिखने और प्रोड्यूस करने पर ध्यान देने लगे। विशेष फिल्म्स के तहत, उन्होंने कई सफल फिल्में प्रोड्यूस कीं, जिनमें 'राज़' (2002), 'जिस्म' (2003), 'मर्डर' (2004), 'गैंगस्टर' (2006), 'वो लम्हे' (2006), 'जन्नत' (2008) और 'आशिक़ी 2' (2013) शामिल हैं। हालांकि, 2021 में क्रिएटिव मतभेदों के कारण उन्होंने कंपनी से औपचारिक रूप से अलग होने का फैसला किया।
पर्सनल ज़िंदगी की बात करें तो, भट्ट ने सबसे पहले लॉरेन ब्राइट (बाद में किरण भट्ट) से शादी की, जिनसे उनके दो बच्चे हैं, फ़िल्ममेकर-एक्ट्रेस पूजा भट्ट और एक्टर राहुल भट्ट। 1986 में, उन्होंने एक्ट्रेस सोनी राजदान से शादी की और उनकी दो बेटियाँ हैं, लेखिका शाहीन भट्ट और एक्ट्रेस आलिया भट्ट। ओशो और यू.जी. कृष्णमूर्ति जैसे आध्यात्मिक विचारकों से प्रभावित होकर, भट्ट ने 'अ टेस्ट ऑफ़ लाइफ़' (2009) लिखी, जिसमें कृष्णमूर्ति के साथ उनके अनुभवों का ज़िक्र है।
राजनीतिक रूप से बेबाक भट्ट कांग्रेस पार्टी की सेक्युलर विचारधारा का समर्थन करते हैं, हालाँकि उन्होंने 1984 के सिख दंगों से निपटने के पार्टी के तरीक़े की आलोचना भी की है। जोशीले, बेबाक और बहुत सारी फिल्में बनाने वाले महेश भट्ट भारतीय सिनेमा में एक अहम आवाज़ हैं।
Date of Birth
20 Sep 1948
Age
78
Nationality
Indian
Place of Birth
Bombay, India
Spouse(s)
Soni Razdaan
Lorraine Bright
Year Marriage Registered
1970 | 1986
Children
Alia Bhatt
Pooja Bhattb. 24 Feb 1972
Rahul Bhatt
Shaheen Bhatt
Parent(s)
Nanabhai Bhatt
Shirin Mohammad
Siblings
Mukesh Bhatt
Heena Suri
Sheila Darshan
Purnima Bhasin
Kumkum Saigal
    1. Don Bosco High School, Matunga, Bombay

Filmography 75

Manzilein Aur Bhi Hain, Director, 1974
Manzilein Aur Bhi Hain | Hindi | Director
1974 | India
Bajrangbali, Actor, 1976
Bajrangbali | Hindi | Actor
1976 | Feature | Fiction | Colour | India
Vishwasghaat, Director, 1976
Vishwasghaat | Hindi | Director
1976 | India
Toote Khilone, Actor, 1978
Toote Khilone | Hindi | Actor
1978 | India
Naya Daur, Director, 1978
Naya Daur | Hindi | Director
1978 | India
Lahu Ke Do Rang, Director, 1979
Lahu Ke Do Rang | Hindi | Director
1979 | Feature | India
Abhimanyu
1980
Abhimanyu | Hindi | Director
1980 | India
Arth, Director, 1982
Arth | Hindi | Director
1982 | India
Saaransh, Screenplay Writer, Story Writer, Director, Dialogue Writer, 1984
Saaransh | Hindi | Screenplay Writer, Story Writer, Director, Dialogue Writer
1984 | Feature | Fiction | Colour | 137 mins | India
Andhi Gali
1984
Andhi Gali | Hindi | Actor
1984 | Feature | India
Sheeshe Ka Ghar
1984
Sheeshe Ka Ghar | Hindi | Actor
1984 | Feature | India
Janam, Director, 1985
Janam | Hindi | Director
1985 | India
Ashiana, Director, 1986
Ashiana | Hindi | Director
1986 | India
Naam, Director, 1986
Naam | Hindi | Director
1986 | India
Aaj, Director, 1987
Aaj | Hindi | Director
1987 | India
Kaash, Director, 1987
Kaash | Hindi | Director
1987 | Feature | India
Thikana, Director, 1987
Thikana | Hindi | Director
1987 | Feature | Fiction | Colour | India
Gunahon Ki Shatranj, Actor, 1988
Gunahon Ki Shatranj | Hindi | Actor
1988 | India
Kabzaa, Director, 1988
Kabzaa | Hindi | Director
1988 | Feature | India
Deshwasi, Actor, 1989
Deshwasi | Hindi | Actor
1989 | Feature | Fiction | Colour | India
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25 entries

Economics of Cinema

  1. 1984

    1. Filmfare Award

      Best Dialogue · The Times Group

  2. 1985

    1. Moscow International Film FestivalInternational

      Special Prize

    2. Filmfare Award

      Best Story · The Times Group

  3. 1994

    1. National Film Awards

      Special Mention (Feature Film) · Directorate of Film Festivals India

  4. 1996

    1. National Film Awards

      Best Feature Film in Urdu · Directorate of Film Festivals India

    2. National Film Awards

      Best Feature Film in Hindi · Directorate of Film Festivals India

  5. 1999

    1. National Film Awards

      Best Film on other Social Issues · Directorate of Film Festivals India

    2. Filmfare Award

      Best Story · The Times Group

    3. Screen Awards

      Best Story · Indian Express Group

    4. Filmfare Award

      Outstanding Film of the Year · The Times Group

    5. National Film Awards

      Nargis Dutt Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration · Directorate of Film Festivals India

  6. 2000

    1. BFJA Award

      Best Director · The Bengal Film Journalists Association

  7. 2003

    1. Zee Cine Awards

      Best Screenplay · Zee Entertainment Enterprises

    2. International Indian Film Academy Awards

      Best Screenplay · Wizcraft International Entertainment Pvt.Ltd.

  8. 2013

    1. Stardust Award

      Best Film - Thriller · Stardust Magazine

  9. 2014

    1. Star Guild Awards

      Guild Hall of Fame · Apsara Film & Television Producers Guild

  10. 2019

    1. Jagran Film Festival

      Lifetime Achievement Award · Jagran Prakashan Group

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Seeroo Daryanani (Producer), Lahu Ke Do Rang, 1979, Photographic Still Mounted on Lobby Card
Daryanani, Seeroo (Producer), Lahu Ke Do Rang, 1979 | Photographic Still Mounted on Lobby Card
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Kuljit Pal (Producer), Arth, 1982, Song-Synopsis Booklet
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Kuljit Pal (Producer), Arth, 1982, Showcard
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Pravin Bhatt (Cinematographer), Arth, 1982, Photographic Still Mounted on Lobby Card
Bhatt, Pravin (Cinematographer), Arth, 1982 | Photographic Still Mounted on Lobby Card
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Johnny Bakshi (Producer), Manzilein Aur Bhi Hain, 1974, Song-Synopsis Booklet
Bakshi, Johnny (Producer), Manzilein Aur Bhi Hain, 1974 | Song-Synopsis Booklet
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Johnny Bakshi (Producer), Vishwasghaat, 1976, Song-Synopsis Booklet
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Sudesh Gupta (Producer), Naya Daur, 1978, Song-Synopsis Booklet
Gupta, Sudesh (Producer), Naya Daur, 1978 | Song-Synopsis Booklet
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Seeroo Daryanani (Producer), Lahu Ke Do Rang, 1979, Song-Synopsis Booklet
Daryanani, Seeroo (Producer), Lahu Ke Do Rang, 1979 | Song-Synopsis Booklet
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Kuljit Pal (Producer), Arth, 1982, Song-Synopsis Booklet
Pal, Kuljit (Producer), Arth, 1982 | Song-Synopsis Booklet
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Kuljit Pal (Producer), Arth, 1982, Song-Synopsis Booklet
Pal, Kuljit (Producer), Arth, 1982 | Song-Synopsis Booklet
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Anwar Ali (Producer), Kaash, 1987, Song-Synopsis Booklet
Ali, Anwar (Producer), Kaash, 1987 | Song-Synopsis Booklet
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Paul Arora (Producer), Thikana, 1987, Song-Synopsis Booklet
Arora, Paul (Producer), Thikana, 1987 | Song-Synopsis Booklet
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Mahesh Bhatt (Director), Daddy, 1989, Song-Synopsis Booklet
Bhatt, Mahesh (Director), Daddy, 1989 | Song-Synopsis Booklet
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Gulshan Kumar (Producer), Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin, 1991, Song-Synopsis Booklet
Kumar, Gulshan (Producer), Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin, 1991 | Song-Synopsis Booklet
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Mukesh Bhatt (Producer), Sadak, 1991, Song-Synopsis Booklet
Bhatt, Mukesh (Producer), Sadak, 1991 | Song-Synopsis Booklet
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Mukesh Bhatt (Producer), Junoon, 1992, Song-Synopsis Booklet
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Mukesh Bhatt (Producer), Tadipaar, 1992, Song-Synopsis Booklet
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Yash Johar (Producer), Gumrah, 1993, Song-Synopsis Booklet
Johar, Yash (Producer), Gumrah, 1993 | Song-Synopsis Booklet
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Mukesh Bhatt (Producer), Sir, 1993, Song-Synopsis Booklet
Bhatt, Mukesh (Producer), Sir, 1993 | Song-Synopsis Booklet
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Allu Arvind (Producer), Gentleman, The, 1994, Song-Synopsis Booklet
Arvind, Allu (Producer), Gentleman, The, 1994 | Song-Synopsis Booklet
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Mukesh Bhatt (Producer), Criminal, 1994, Song-Synopsis Booklet
Bhatt, Mukesh (Producer), Criminal, 1994 | Song-Synopsis Booklet
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Maninder Duggal (Producer), Milan, 1994, Song-Synopsis Booklet
Duggal, Maninder (Producer), Milan, 1994 | Song-Synopsis Booklet
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Amit Khanna (Producer), Papa Kahte Hain, 1995, Song-Synopsis Booklet
Khanna, Amit (Producer), Papa Kahte Hain, 1995 | Song-Synopsis Booklet
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Mukesh Bhatt (Producer), Naajayaz, 1995, Song-Synopsis Booklet
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  1. The Cinema of Mahesh Bhatt via Vintage Publicity Art
    ArchivedExhibition-Director's TakeProject 36
    The Cinema of Mahesh Bhatt via Vintage Publicity Art
    25th January 2026
    2:00pm
    The Well, The Tuli Research Centre for India Studies, 14 Green Avenue, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi, 110070
    Pooja, Soni & Mahesh Bhatt
    This exhibition presents vintage and rare artworks from Mahesh Bhatt's oeuvre, capturing facets of his cinematic journey
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    1_CinemaEducation·4_PopCulture
  2. Zakhm-1998 |124 mins
    ArchivedFilm ScreeningProject 35
    Zakhm-1998 |124 mins
    Introduced by Pooja Bhatt
    24th January 2026
    8:00pm
    Stein Auditorium, India Habitat Centre, Lodi Road, New Delhi, 110003
    Pooja, Soni & Mahesh Bhatt
    A moving, autobiographical film, Zakhm examines interfaith love and the complexity of relationships with raw emotional power.
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    1_CinemaEducation
  3. ArchivedPanel DiscussionProject 34
    24th January 2026
    7:00pm
    Stein Auditorium, India Habitat Centre, Lodi Road, New Delhi, 110003
    Mahesh Bhatt, Sunita Pant Bansal, Hemant Chaturvedi & Neville Tuli
    1_CinemaEducation·15_SpiritualPoetics
  4. Aashiqui, 1990
    ArchivedFilm ScreeningsProject 32
    Aashiqui, 1990
    24th January 2026
    2:00pm
    C.D. Deshmukh Auditorium, IIC India International Centre, Max Mueller Marg, New Delhi, 110003
    1_CinemaEducation
  5. Dil Hai Ki Maanta Nahin, 1991
    ArchivedFilm ScreeningsProject 32
    Dil Hai Ki Maanta Nahin, 1991
    24th January 2026
    11:00am
    C.D. Deshmukh Auditorium, IIC India International Centre, Max Mueller Marg, New Delhi, 110003
    1_CinemaEducation·10_Childhood
  6. Saraansh-1984 | 137 mins
    ArchivedFilm ScreeningProject 31
    Saraansh-1984 | 137 mins
    Introduced by Soni Razdan & Mahesh Bhatt
    23rd January 2026
    8:00pm
    Stein Auditorium, India Habitat Centre, Lodi Road, New Delhi, 110003
    Mahesh Bhatt, Pooja Bhatt, Soni Razdan Bhatt & Neville Tuli
    A poignant exploration of aging, loss, and existential despair, Saaransh is noted for the remarkable debut performance of Anupam Kher, who in his 20s, played the role of a 60-year-old man.
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    1_CinemaEducation
  7. ArchivedPanel DiscussionProject 30
    23rd January 2026
    7:00pm
    Stein Auditorium, India Habitat Centre, Lodi Road, New Delhi, 110003
    Mahesh Bhatt, Pooja Bhatt, Soni Razdan Bhatt & Neville Tuli
    Mahesh Bhatt's films reimagine the Indian family, foregrounding fractured relationships, emotional vulnerability, and unconventional domestic arrangements. Through narratives of estrangement, desire, and reconciliation, his films challenge normative ideals of family and kinship in India.
    1_CinemaEducation·10_Childhood
  8. ArchivedOnline LearningProject 29
    23rd January 2026
    7:00pm
    Stein Auditorium, India Habitat Centre, Lodi Road, New Delhi, 110003
    1_CinemaEducation

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Andhi Gali 1984Lead Cast
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Deshwasi 1989Lead Cast
Gunahon Ki Shatranj 1988Lead Cast
Haque 1991Lead Cast
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Lahu Luhan 1994Lead Cast
No One Killed Jessica 2011Lead Cast
Pakeezah 1971Comparable Artworks
SaaranshScreenplay · Story Writer +1
Saaya 2003Film Producer
Sangharsh 1999Film Producer
Sheeshe Ka Ghar 1984Lead Cast
Toote Khilone 1978Lead Cast
Yeh Zindagi Ka Safar 2001Film Producer
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              ProducerKuljit Pal
              Document TypeShowcard
              Film TitleArth, 1982, India, Hindi
              DirectorMahesh BhattBannerAnu Arts
              CinematographerPravin Bhatt
              CastShabana Azmi, Kulbhushan Kharbanda, Raj Kiran, Smita Patil, Gulshan Grover, Rohini Hatangadi, Siddharth Kak, Mazar Khan, Dina Pathak, Om Shiv Puri, Geeta Siddarth, Dalip Tahil, Kiran Vairale, Purnima, Shammi
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