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Mahesh Bhatt

Mahesh Bhatt says the tragic incident of being closely exposed to death of a young man led to making ‘Saaransh’: ‘I was 34, Anupam Kher was 28’ | Hindi Movie News

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More than 40 years after the release of ‘Saaransh’, filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt has revealed the deeply personal experience that inspired the acclaimed 1984 film. Starring Anupam Kher in a career-defining role, the drama revolves around an elderly couple coping with the devastating loss of their only son. Bhatt recently shared that the story was rooted…

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Mahesh Bhatt: ‘Asha Parekh wanted Bal Thackeray or LK Advani to clear it’: Mahesh Bhatt recalls how Ajay Devgn, Nagarjuna and Pooja Bhatt starrer ‘Zakhm’ faced a three month censor battle | Hindi Movie News

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Mahesh Bhatt recalled how Zakhm, drawn from his own life, faced months of censorship battles under the NDA government. He was disturbed when Asha Parekh, then CBFC head, suggested clearance from Bal Thackeray or LK Advani. The film underperformed initially but later became a cult classic, with its themes remaining relevant today. Mahesh Bhatt has…

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Pooja Bhatt: ‘Aashiqui’ was based on Mahesh Bhatt’s romance with first wife Lorraine, the fairytale ended with his relationship with Parveen Babi, Pooja Bhatt says, ‘my mother defended his marriage to Soni Razdan’ |

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More than 35 years after ‘Aashiqui’ became a defining romance in Hindi cinema, actor Pooja Bhatt has revealed that the film was inspired by the extraordinary real-life love story of her parents, filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt and Lorraine Bright, who later changed her name to Kiran Bhatt.Pooja said the 1990 blockbuster drew heavily from the early…

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‘After Mahesh Bhatt flushed Osho’s mala down the toilet, Vinod Khanna texted my mother and we were taken to a safehouse,’ recalls Pooja: ‘Bhagwan is going to destroy’ | Hindi Movie News

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Long before he became one of Hindi cinema’s most celebrated filmmakers, Mahesh Bhatt went through a deeply transformative spiritual phase as a follower of godman Rajneesh, popularly known as Osho. His association with the Pune-based guru eventually came to an abrupt end, triggering a bitter fallout that his daughter, Pooja Bhatt, still vividly remembers.Pooja recalled…

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Mahesh Bhatt Retirement: Mahesh Bhatt retires as a director? The ‘Arth’ director breaks silence after Vikram Bhatt said he won’t direct anymore | Hindi Movie News

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Veteran filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt has officially ruled out returning to the director’s chair for feature films, putting an end to years of speculation about another comeback. While he briefly returned to direct ‘Sadak 2’ in 2020 after spending decades focusing on production, the filmmaker has now made it clear that he has no plans to…

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‘Karz’, ‘Arth’ actor Raj Kiran disappeared from Bollywood for years, Rishi Kapoor said he was relieved to learn the actor was alive in an Atlanta mental health facility | Hindi Movie News

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Bollywood has witnessed its share of unsolved mysteries over the years. While some stars faded away from public memory, others disappeared under circumstances that remain unexplained. One such case is that of actor Raj Kiran, best remembered for his performances in ‘Karz’ and ‘Arth’. Despite being missing for over two decades, his family continues to…

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Mahesh Bhatt opens up on how ‘fame has a price’ and protecting Alia Bhatt from online trolling: ‘If you stand in the sun, you will get sunburnt’ | Hindi Movie News

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Mahesh Bhatt opened up about not shielding his children, especially Alia Bhatt, from trolling, calling fame an “occupational hazard.” He said he never advises them, believing life teaches best. Bhatt added that every generation faces a different world. Meanwhile, Alia’s film Alpha, also starring Sharvari, Anil Kapoor and Bobby Deol, released today. Over the years,…

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Vikram Bhatt: Mahesh Bhatt will NEVER direct again, confirms ‘Haunted 3D’ director Vikram Bhatt: ‘No chance; he’s done’ | Hindi Movie News

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Mahesh Bhatt will NEVER direct again, confirms ‘Haunted 3D’ director Vikram Bhatt: ‘No chance; he’s done’ Filmmaker Vikram Bhatt confirmed that his mentor Mahesh Bhatt has permanently stepped away from directing, revealing that the veteran’s return for ‘Sadak 2’ was a one-time exception driven by a personal promise, not a sign of things to come….

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Vikram Bhatt says Mahesh Bhatt refrained from talking about his Rs 30 crore fraud case and time in jail due to THIS reason: ‘I was only allowed five minutes to speak’ | Hindi Movie News

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Filmmaker Vikram Bhatt and his wife were arrested in connection with a multi-crore cheating case filed in Rajasthan, in which they were accused of fraud of Rs 30 crore with Udaipur-based Dr Ajay Murdia, founder of the Indira Group of Companies. In a recent interview, he has opened up on the support he received from…

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Anupam Kher: ‘Bhatt Saab gave me ‘Saaransh’: Anupam Kher calls himself a ‘richer man’ because of ‘destiny shaper’ Mahesh Bhatt in emotional post | Hindi Movie News

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Anupam Kher paid a heartfelt tribute to filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt on Instagram, calling him his “destiny shaper.” The actor expressed gratitude for the opportunities, wisdom, and lifelong lessons Bhatt had given him. The two first collaborated on the 1984 film Saaransh and have worked together on several films since. Veteran actor Anupam Kher recently opened…

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