Mahesh Bhatt has often turned to his own life for stories. After making his debut in the 1970s, the filmmaker came into the spotlight in the 1980s with ‘Arth’, a semi-autobiographical film that drew from his troubled marriage and extramarital relationship. At a time when his career was struggling and his personal life was equally…
Mushtaq Khan reveals how Salim Khan helped him meet Mahesh Bhatt and how he finally landed in his films (Image Credits Instagram) Mahesh Bhatt‘s directorial journey spans some of Hindi cinema’s most influential films and actor Mushtaq Khan became one of the familiar faces in several of his projects. However, their professional association did not…
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…