Personal Information

Full Name: Pooja Mahesh Bhatt

Nickname: Bhoot Bhatt

Country/State: India

Date of Birth: 1972-02-04

Languages Known: Hindi, English

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Food Habit: Non-Vegetarian

Religion: Hinduism

Hobbies: Reading, introspection, podcasting, family time, sharing life reflections on social media

Education

School: Not publicly

College: Not Public

Degrees Obtained: Not Public

Physical Stats

Height: 155 cm

Weight: 55 kg

Family Information

Parents: Father: Mahesh Bhatt (filmmaker) Mother: Kiran Bhatt (née Loraine Bright)

Siblings: Half-siblings (from father's second marriage to Soni Razdan): Alia Bhatt (actress), Shaheen Bhatt (author) Brother: Rahul Bhatt (fitness trainer)

Marital Status: married

Wife: Manish Makhija (divorced)

Children: 0

Career

Current Position: Actress, Director, Producer, Podcaster (active in Hindi films; hosts The Pooja Bhatt Show podcast; mentors emerging talent)

Skills:

Net Worth: Approximately ₹47–60 crore (estimates from career earnings, production, endorsements; figures around ₹47 crore reported in recent years)

Awards & Achievements: National Film Award – Special Mention for Tamanna (1997, as actress) Stardust Award for Best Supporting Actress – Jism (2003) Known for bold roles in Daddy (debut 1989), Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin, Sadak, Jism (produced/directed by father), Zakhm Transitioned to direction/producing: Dhokha (2022), Creative Director roles Podcast The Pooja Bhatt Show (launched 2025) on life, recovery, fame

Biography Details

Pooja Bhatt (born February 24, 1972, in Mumbai) is an Indian actress, director, producer, and podcaster. Daughter of filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt and Kiran Bhatt (Loraine Bright), she debuted at 17 in Daddy (1989), directed by her father, and became a 90s star with hits like Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin, Sadak, and Jism. Known for bold, unconventional roles, she quit acting young but returned in supporting parts.

Married to Manish Makhija (2003–2014; divorced, no children), she has half-siblings Alia and Shaheen Bhatt. She directed Dhokha (2022) and launched The Pooja Bhatt Show podcast in 2025, discussing recovery, fame, and life openly. At 53, she remains influential in Bollywood's creative space, advocating mental health and authenticity.

• January 17, 2026: On the 23rd anniversary of Jism (2003), Pooja Bhatt shared a nostalgic post calling it "a film that changed the times," praising John Abraham as the hero who "represented the times"; fans celebrated the bold erotic thriller's legacy.
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• January 2026: Continued episodes/discussions from The Pooja Bhatt Show podcast (launched 2025) focused on life, love, recovery, and industry insights; raw reflections gained traction.
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• Ongoing: She criticized Mumbai's pothole-ridden roads and civic apathy in monsoon-related posts (late 2025 statements echoed in 2026); spoke on family "dysfunctionality being more functional than most."
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• No major film releases early 2026; focus on podcasting, social commentary, and family ties (e.g., Alia Bhatt's projects). Past controversies (e.g., on-set claims) resurfaced in old interviews but no new

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