Personal Information

Full Name: Mahesh Bhatt

Nickname: Not Publicly Available

Country/State: India

Date of Birth: 1948-09-20

Languages Known: Hindi, English, Gujarati

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Food Habit: Non-Vegetarian

Religion: Islam

Hobbies: Writing (books, scripts), introspection/philosophy, family time, public speaking on social issues, reading

Education

School: Don Bosco High School, Matunga, Mumbai

College: Not Public

Degrees Obtained: Not Public

Physical Stats

Height: 170 cm

Weight: 70 kg

Family Information

Parents: Father: Nanabhai Bhatt (Hindi film director-producer) Mother: Shirin Mohammad Ali (Shia Muslim)

Siblings: Brother: Mukesh Bhatt (producer; formerly close collaborator) Half-brother: Robin Bhatt (screenwriter) Others from father's side (extended family in film industry)

Marital Status: married

Wife: Soni Razdan

Children: 4

Career

Current Position: Film Director, Producer, Screenwriter, Author, Public Figure

Skills:

Net Worth: Approximately $48 million USD (₹400+ crore; from films, production, properties, family ventures)

Awards & Achievements: National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi – Arth (1983, as director) Filmfare Awards: Best Director (Arth 1984), Best Story/Screenplay (Zakhm 1999, Raaz 2003) Multiple nominations for films like Saaransh, Naam, Zakhm Known for groundbreaking films: Arth (semi-autobiographical), Saaransh, Aashiqui, Raaz series, Zakhm Influential in launching careers (Alia Bhatt, Emraan Hashmi via family/nephews)

Biography Details

Mahesh Bhatt (born September 20, 1948, in Mumbai) is an influential Indian filmmaker, producer, and screenwriter known for bold, introspective Hindi cinema. Son of director Nanabhai Bhatt and Shirin Mohammad Ali, he grew up amid family separation and entered films early. Debuting as a director with Arth (1982), he gained acclaim for realistic dramas like Saaransh (1984), Naam (1986), and Zakhm (1998). He co-founded Vishesh Films, producing hits like Aashiqui and Raaz.

Married twice—first to Kiran Bhatt (children Pooja, Rahul), then to Soni Razdan (children Shaheen, Alia)—he converted to Islam for the second marriage. Semi-retired, he authors books, speaks on issues, and mentors. At 77, his legacy includes unconventional narratives and family dynasty in Bollywood.

• January 21, 2026: Continued headlines on his past controversial claims (e.g., 2025 story of feeding "human flesh" to an investor in early career struggles, sparking backlash and dragging daughter Alia Bhatt's name into debates).
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• Ongoing 2026: Mahesh commented on freedom of expression challenges in the digital/social media age (via interviews/PTI).
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• Late 2025 carryover into 2026: Mukesh Bhatt spoke on their brotherly split (Vishesh Films handover in 2021), calling it irreparable; Vikram Bhatt announced Mahesh's new film Tu Meri Puri Kahani (spiritual successor to Aashiqui franchise, not officially titled as such).
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• Family updates: Discussions around Alia Bhatt's projects (Love & War possible delay to June 2026) and Mahesh's mentorship role. No major new directorials; focus on legacy reflections and occasional bold statements.

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