Mahesh Bhatt

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Mahesh Bhatt
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Bhatt in 2011
Born (1948-09-20) 20 September 1948 (age 75)
Bombay, Bombay State, India
Occupations
  • Film director
  • producer
  • screenwriter
Spouses
  • Lorraine Bright ("Kiran Bhatt")
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    (m. 1970)​
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    (m. 1986)​
Children4, including Pooja, Rahul and Alia
Parent
Family Bhatt family

Mahesh Bhatt (born 20 September 1948) is an Indian film director, producer and screenwriter known for his works in Hindi cinema. He has received several accolades, including four National Film Award and three Filmfare Awards. A notable film from his earlier period is Saaransh (1984), screened at the 14th Moscow International Film Festival. It became India's official entry for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film for that year. [1] The 1986 film Naam was his first piece of commercial cinema. [2] In 1987, he turned producer with the film Kabzaa under the banner, "Vishesh Films", with his brother Mukesh Bhatt.

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Mahesh went on to become one of the most recognized directors of the Indian film industry in the next decade, giving both art-house works such as Daddy (1989) and Swayam (1991), as well as commercial romantic hits, such as Aashiqui (1990) and Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin (1991), in which he cast Pooja Bhatt with actor Aamir Khan. He next directed Sadak (1991) which was a hit and it remains his highest grossing either directed or produced by Vishesh Films. [3]

During the 1990s Mahesh won critical acclaim for Sir (1993), along with other hits such as Gumraah (1993) and Criminal (1994). In 1994 he won the National Film Award – Special Jury Award for directing Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke (1993). In 1996, he directed Tamanna , which won the National Film Award for Best Film on Other Social Issues. In 1999, he directed the autobiographical Zakhm, which has garnered the Nargis Dutt Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration. Thereafter, Bhatt and his brother joined hands to establish Vishesh Films and then provided stories and screenplays for over twenty films, many of which were box-office successes. Bhatt has produced multiple contemporary films such as Raaz (2002), Jism (2003), Murder (2004), Gangster (2006), Woh Lamhe (2006), Jannat (2008), Murder 2 (2011), and Aashiqui 2 (2013). [4] Owing to differences between the brothers, Mukesh took over Vishesh Films and, in May 2021, it was publicly announced that Mahesh was no longer associated with the firm. [5]

Early life

Bhatt was born to Nanabhai Bhatt and Shirin Mohammad Ali. [6] Bhatt's father was a Gujarati Hindu Nagar Brahmin [7] and his mother was a Gujarati Muslim. [8] [9] [10] [11]

Among his siblings is the Indian film producer Mukesh Bhatt. Bhatt did his schooling from Don Bosco High School, Matunga. While still in school, Bhatt started summer jobs to earn money, while also making product advertisements. He was introduced to film director Raj Khosla through acquaintances. Bhatt thus started as an assistant director to Khosla. [4]

Mainstream

Bhatt with Kangana Ranaut at the success party for Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai in 2010 Kangana Ranaut at success party for ONCE UPON A TIME IN MUMBAAI.jpg
Bhatt with Kangana Ranaut at the success party for Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai in 2010

At the age of 26, Bhatt made his debut as a director with the film Manzilein Aur Bhi Hain starring Kabir Bedi and Prema Narayan in 1974. His 1979 Lahu Ke Do Rang , starring Shabana Azmi and Vinod Khanna in lead roles, won two Filmfare Awards in 1980: [12] Helen received her first Filmfare as Best Supporting Actress and Madhukar Shinde won it for Best Art Direction. The film did "above average" at the box office. [13] He was noticed and received great critical acclaim with art film Arth (1982), when he turned to his personal life for inspiration but doubt persists as to whether it is an original film. Later, he made many more films taking insights from his personal life wherein he highlighted personal narratives ranging from out-of-wedlock birth to extramarital affair, and created critically acclaimed works such as Janam (1985) and Saaransh (1984), an exploration of an old couple's anxieties in a universe governed by arbitrary violence.

Bhatt had one of his biggest releases with musical romance film Aashiqui (1990), in collaboration with T-Series. The film launched Rahul Roy, Anu Aggarwal, and Deepak Tijori in the lead roles and became a major commercial success due to the hugely popular soundtrack by Nadeem-Shravan, which catapulted the music director duo into stardom. He launched his daughter Pooja Bhatt as a lead actress opposite Aamir Khan in Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin (1991). The film was a commercial success and hugely acclaimed for its soundtrack. Bhatt's directorial Saathi (1991) was the only major success for Aditya Pancholi as a lead actor, thus giving a boost to his career.

Bhatt's biggest release during that time was Sir (1993). The film launched Atul Agnihotri opposite Pooja Bhatt and Naseeruddin Shah was featured in the title role of an aspiring and dedicated teacher. The film was a commercial success and gained critical acclaim for Bhatt's direction and the acting of Shah, Pooja, Agnihotri, and Paresh Rawal. The film had an acclaimed and popular soundtrack by Anu Malik, which gave a boost to the music director's stellar career and he joined the league of top music directors of Bollywood.

In 1995 he moved to television, then a newly opening medium in India. He 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. He directed another TV series, Kabhie Kabhie , in 1997 which was written by Anurag Kashyap, Vinta Nanda and Kamlesh Kunti Singh. Following this, he directed dramas like Dastak (1996), the debut film of Miss Universe 1994-turned-actress Sushmita Sen, and Tamanna (1997), and tried his hand at comedy with Duplicate in 1998. Zakhm (1998) based on the Mumbai riots of 1993.

His last film as director was Kartoos (1999) which did average business at the box office. Thereafter, Bhatt retired 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 (2004), Gangster (2006), Woh Lamhe (2006), based on the life of actress Parveen Babi, along with many more. His banner vishesh films still continues operating today as one of Indian Cinemas leading production banners. Bhatt entered into the world of theatre with his protege Imran Zahid as of now he has produced three plays. The Last Salute, based on Muntadhar al-Zaidi's book of the same title, a journalist investigating atrocities Trial of Errors, that opened on 29 March 2013 in Delhi. stage adaptation of Bhatt of his movie, Arth (film). [14] [15] [16] [17] Bhatt also produced The Last Salute, a play directed by Arvind Gaur, based on Muntadhar al-Zaidi's book, starring Imran Zahid. [18] [19] [20] [21]

Other professional work

Bhatt is co-owner of the film production house, Vishesh Films, with his brother, Mukesh 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. [22] [23] He is a member of the advisory board of U.S. nonprofit TeachAids. [24]

He has hosted some episodes of two science magazine programmes - Turning Point and Imaging Science on Doordarshan in 1990s. [25]

As of December 2018 Bhatt was a member of the Board of Patrons of the Mother Teresa Awards. [26]

Political views

Bhatt believes the Congress party is committed to secularism. In the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, he campaigned in a Karvan-e-Bedari (caravan of awareness) asking people to vote for Congress [27] and defeat BJP's Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi, as he believes that Modi is communal. [28] Bhatt also criticizes the communal record of Congress Party, for its role in 1984 Sikh riots. He is planning to make a film, which will address the riots that took place in Delhi. [29] Mahesh Bhatt supported the Islamic preacher Zakir Naik when the latter was denied entry into the United Kingdom for his controversial comments on terrorism. [30]

Personal life

In 1970, Bhatt married Lorraine Bright (later name changed to Kiran Bhatt). His romance with her was the inspiration for his film Aashiqui . [4] The couple's daughter Pooja is a filmmaker and actress, and son Rahul is an aspiring actor. Bhatt began an affair with 1970s actress, Parveen Babi. [4] The affair did not last long, and Bhatt married Soni Razdan in 1986; [31] to avoid Bhatt having to divorce his first wife, the couple converted to Islam prior to their wedding. [32] [4] They had two daughters, Shaheen and Alia. [4] [33] Alia is an actress having played roles in more than 20 films. [34] [35] Mahesh Bhatt is also an uncle of Hindi film actor Emraan Hashmi and filmmakers Mohit Suri and Milan Luthria. Hashmi is his cousin Anwar's son, Suri is his sister Heena's son and Luthria is his mother Shirin's grand-nephew.

In the 1970s, he became a follower of Osho, and later found spiritual companionship and guidance with philosopher, U.G. Krishnamurti. Bhatt calls Krishnamurti his lifeline and says "Take him away, and I am empty". [4] Bhatt in 1992 wrote Krishnamurti's biography titled U.G. Krishnamurti, A Life. [36] Apart from this he has edited several books based on conversations with U.G. Krishnamurti. Bhatt's latest book A Taste of Life: The Last Days of U.G. Krishnamurti was published in June 2009. [37]

Legacy

As a director and producer, Mahesh Bhatt has a legacy of mentoring many actors and actresses and launching their careers, giving big names to Bollywood. He is notable for launching the careers of Anupam Kher in Saaransh (1984), Rahul Roy, Anu Aggarwal and Deepak Tijori in Aashiqui (1990), daughter Pooja Bhatt in Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin and Sadak (1991), Atul Agnihotri in Sir (1993), Sonali Bendre in Naaraaz (1994), Samir Soni in A Mouthful of Sky (1995), Sushmita Sen, Manoj Bajpayee, Sharad Kapoor and Mukul Dev in Dastak (1996), Ashutosh Rana in Tamanna (1997), Dushman (1998) and Sangharsh (1999), Aftab Shivdasani in Kasoor (2001), Dino Morea and Bipasha Basu in Raaz (2002), Aparna Tilak in Footpath (2003), Emraan Hashmi in Footpath and Murder (2004), Mallika Sherawat in Murder (2004), Kunal Khemu in Kalyug (2005), Shiney Ahuja and Kangana Ranaut in Gangster and Woh Lamhe (both 2006) [38] and Sunny Leone in Jism 2 (2012). [39]

Bhatt has also given breakthrough to many stars, bringing turning point in their careers. These names include Sanjay Dutt and Kumar Gaurav in Naam (1986), Aditya Pancholi in Saathi (1991), Paresh Rawal in Sir (1993), and Shraddha Kapoor and Aditya Roy Kapoor in Aashiqui 2 (2013).[ citation needed ]

Bhatt is also known for his choice of music.[ citation needed ] Nadeem-Shravan had their first hit album in Bollywood with Bhatt's directorial Aashiqui.[ citation needed ] They would collaborate with Bhatt in more films including Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin, Sadak and Saathi (1991), Junoon (1992), Tadipaar and Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke (1993). Nadeem-Shravan went on to compose music for several productions of Vishesh Films.[ citation needed ]

Filmography

Films

YearFilmDirectorProducerWriterNotes
1974 Manzilein Aur Bhi Hain Yes
1977VishwasghaatYes
1978 Naya Daur Yes
1979 Lahu Ke Do Rang Yes2 Filmfare Awards including Best Supporting Actress for Helen
1980AbhimanyuYes
1982 Arth YesYes National Film Award for Best Actress for Shabana Azmi [40]
Filmfare Award for Best Dialogue

Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Film Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Director

1984 Saaransh YesYes Filmfare Award for Best Story
National Film Award for Best Lyrics (Vasant Dev)
India's official entry to the 57th Academy Awards (Best Foreign Language Film) [41]
Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Film

Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Director

1985 Janam YesYesNominated – Filmfare Award for Best Director

Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Story

1986AashianaYes
1986 Naam Yes
1987 Aaj Yes
1987 Kaash YesYes
1987 Thikaana Yes
1988SiyaasatYes
1988 Kabzaa YesBased on On the Waterfront
1989 Daddy Yes National Film Award – Special Mention - Anupam Kher [42]
1990 Awaargi Yes
1990 Jurm Yes
1990 Aashiqui YesWon 4 Filmfare Awards
Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Director
1990 Haque YesYes
1991SwayamYes
1991 Saathi Yes
1991 Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin YesBased on It Happened One Night
Remade in Tamil Kadhal Rojavae

Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Film Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Director

1991 Sadak YesWon – Filmfare Award for Best Villain (Sadashiv Amrapurkar)
Remade in Tamil as Appu
1992Saatwan AasmaanYes
1992 Junoon YesBased on An American Werewolf in London
1992MaargYesOriginally titled Prem Dharam when launched in 1988. Released straight on video
1993 Phir Teri Kahani Yaad Aayee YesTV movie (Zee TV)
1993 Gunaah Yes
1993 Sir YesBased on Bulundi
Remade as Gangmaster
1993 Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke YesNominated – Filmfare Award for Best Director
National Film Award – Special Mention (shared with producer Tahir Hussain)
Based on Houseboat
1993 Gumrah Yes
1993 Tadipaar Yes
1994 The Gentleman YesYesRemake of Tamil movie Gentleman
1994 Naaraaz Yes
1995 Milan Yes
1995 Naajayaz Yes
1995 Criminal YesTelugu–Hindi bilingual based on The Fugitive
1996 Papa Kehte Hai YesYes
1996 Sardari Begum Yes Best Feature Film in Urdu
National Film Award/Special Jury Award: Kirron Kher
National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress: Rajeshwari Sachdev
1996 Chaahat Yes
1996 Dastak Yes
1997 Tamanna YesYes
1998 Duplicate YesBased on The Whole Town's Talking
1998 Angaaray YesBased on State of Grace
1998 Dushman [43] YesBased on Eye for an Eye
1998 Zakhm YesYes Filmfare Award for Best Story
Nargis Dutt Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration
1999 Yeh Hai Mumbai Meri Jaan YesOriginally titled Mr. Aashiq, audio released under that name as well
1999 Kartoos YesBased on Point of No Return/ French movie La Femme Nikita
1999 Sangharsh YesBased on The Silence of the Lambs
2001 Kasoor YesBased on Jagged Edge
2001 Yeh Zindagi Ka Safar Yes
2002 Raaz YesYesBased on What Lies Beneath
2002 Gunaah Yes
2003 Saaya YesBased on Dragonfly
2003 Footpath YesYesBased on State of Grace
2003 Jism YesBased on Body Heat which itself was based on Double Indemnity
2003 Inteha YesBased on Fear
2004 Murder YesBased on Unfaithful which itself was based on the French movie The Unfaithful Wife
2005 Rog YesBased on Laura
2005 Zeher YesYesBased on Out of Time
2005 Nazar Yes
2005 Kalyug Yes
2006 Gangster YesYes
2006 The Killer Yes
2006 Woh Lamhe YesYes
2007 Awarapan YesYes
2007 Showbiz Yes
2008 Jannat Yes
2009 Raaz - The Mystery Continues Yes
2009 Tum Mile Yes
2010 Crook Yes
2010 Kajraare Yes
2011 Murder 2 YesYesBased on The Chaser
2012 Blood Money Yes
2012 Jannat 2 YesYes
2012 Jism 2 Yes
2012 Raaz 3D Yes
2013 Murder 3 YesYesRemake of The Hidden Face
2013 Aashiqui 2 YesHighest box office grossing film of Vishesh Films
2015 CityLights Yes
2015 Khamoshiyan Yes
2015 Mr. X YesAlso singer of title song "Mr. X"
2015 Hamari Adhuri Kahani YesYes
2016 Love Games Yes
2016 Raaz Reboot Yes
2017 Begum Jaan Yes
2018 Jalebi Yes
2018 The Dark Side of Life: Mumbai City Acting debut, Post production
2020 Sadak 2 YesYes
2022 Judaa Hoke Bhi Yes
2023 1920: Horrors of the Heart Yes

Television

YearShowDirectorProducerNotes
1995–1997 Swabhimaan YesNo
1995 A Mouthful of Sky YesNo
1997 Kabhie Kabhie YesNo
2014CEO's Got TalentNoNoJudge [44]
2014–2019 Udaan NoYes
2016–2018 Naamkaran YesYes [45] [46] [47]
2017–2018 Tu Aashiqui NoYes [48]
2020 Dil Jaise Dhadke... Dhadakne Do NoNoCreator [49]
2022 Pehchaan NoYesAlso host [50]

Web series

YearTitlePlatformNote
2019Yours Truly ZEE5

Awards

Mahesh Bhatt awards and nominations
Totals [lower-alpha 1]
Wins12
Nominations20
Note
  1. ↑ Certain award groups do not simply award one winner. They recognize several different recipients, have runners-up, and have third place. Since this is a specific recognition and is different from losing an award, runner-up mentions are considered wins in this award tally. For simplification and to avoid errors, each award in this list has been presumed to have had a prior nomination.

Academy Awards

The Academy Awards, commonly known as the "Oscars", are a set of 23 awards given by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences annually for excellence of cinematic achievements. [51]

YearCategoryworkResultRef.
1984 Best International Feature Film Saaransh Indian submissions for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film

National Film Awards

The National Film Awards is the most prominent film award ceremony in India. Established in 1954, it is administered by the International Film Festival of India and the Indian government's Directorate of Film Festivals. The awards are presented by the President of India.

List of National Film Awards received by Mahesh Bhatt
YearCategoryForResult
1994 National Film Award – Special Mention (feature film) Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke Won
1997 Best Feature Film in Hindi Gudia Won
1999 Best Film on Other Social Issues Tamanna Won
Nargis Dutt Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration Zakhm Won

Filmfare Awards

The Filmfare Awards are presented annually by The Times Group for excellence of cinematic achievements in Hindi cinema. [52] Kapoor has received seven awards from fourteen nominations.

List of Filmfare Awards and nominations received by Ranbir Kapoor
YearNominated workCategoryResultRef.
1984 Arth Filmfare Award for Best Dialogue Won
1985 Saaransh Filmfare Award for Best Director Nominated
Filmfare Award for Best Story Won
1991 Aashiqui Filmfare Award for Best Director Nominated
1992 Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin Filmfare Award for Best Director Nominated
1994 Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke Filmfare Award for Best Director Nominated
1999 Zakhm Filmfare Award for Best Story Won
2007 Gangster Filmfare Award for Best Story Nominated

Zee Cine Awards

The Zee Cine Awards are presented by Zee Entertainment Enterprises for the Hindi film industry. The awards were inaugurated in 1998 and are a mixture of categories decided on by public votes and by an industry jury.

YearNominated workCategoryResultRef.
2003 Raaz Zee Cine Award for Best Screenplay Won
2014 Aashiqui 2 Zee Cine Award for Best Film Nominated

Screen Awards

The Star Screen Awards is a yearly ceremony honouring professional excellence in the Hindi language film industry.

YearNominated workCategoryResultRef.
1999 Zakhm Screen Award for Best Story Won

Stardust Awards

The Stardust Awards is a yearly ceremony honouring professional excellence in the Hindi language film industry.

YearNominated workCategoryResultRef.
2013 Jannat 2 Best Film – Thriller Won

International Indian Film Academy Awards

The International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFA Awards) are organised by Wizcraft International Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. to honour members of the Bollywood film industry. [53]

YearNominated workCategoryResultRef.
2003 Raaz IIFA Award for Best Screenplay Won

Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards

Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards commonly referred as BFJA Awards, is given by The Bengal Film Journalists' Association.

YearNominated workCategoryResultRef.
2000 Zakhm Best Director Won

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