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Mahesh Bhatt

Indian film director, producer and screenwriter · India · On the map · Directors · Born 1948 · age 78

Mahesh Bhatt is an Indian film director, producer and screenwriter known for his works in Hindi cinema. Known for his unconventional narratives and exploration of bold themes, he was one of the most prominent filmmakers in 80s and 90s Hindi cinema.

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20231920: Horrors of the HeartFilm, Writer, Producer2022Ranjish Hi SahiSeries, Creator, Producer2020Dil Jaise Dhadke... Dhadakne DoSeries, Creator2016BadmanSeriesThe Kapil Sharma ShowSeries, 2016Love GamesFilm, 2016Producer2014The Anupam Kher ShowSeries, HimselfSulemani KeedaFilm, 20142013Comedy Nights with KapilSeries2012Jannat 2Film, Producer2011Murder 2Film, Writer, Producer2007AwarapanFilm, Writer, Producer2005KalyugFilm, Producer2004Indian IdolSeriesKoffee with KaranSeries, 20042002Jeena Isi Ka Naam HaiSeries, HimselfRaazFilm, 2002Writer, Producer1999KartoosFilm, Director1997Kabhie KabhieSeries, Creator1996ChaahatFilm, Director1995NaajayazFilm, Director1991Dil Hai Ke Manta NahinFilm, Director1984SaaranshFilm, Director, Writer1979Lahu Ke Do RangFilm, Director1948Born20 September 1948

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  • Awarapan 2007
  • Aashiqui 2 2013
  • No One Killed Jessica 2011
  • Gangster 2006
  • Shamitabh 2015

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  1. Unfortunately, some conflict entrepreneurs live off conflicts.

    About bias against Narendra Modi., Own words

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Filmfare Award for Best Story

About this person

He has received a number of accolades, including five National Film Award and four 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. The 1986 film Naam was his first piece of commercial cinema. In 1987, he turned producer with the film Kabzaa under the banner, Vishesh Films, with his younger brother Mukesh Bhatt. In 2013, he was inducted into the Bollywood Walk of Fame, at Bandra Bandstand, where his hand print was preserved.

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India
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Directors
Type
Movie Director
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Living
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Born 1948 · age 78

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