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Mahesh Bhatt Biography

Birth Place:
Bombay, Bombay State, India
Profession
di/wr/producer/wos/ep/p

Fast Facts

  • Introduced to the film world by Raj Khosla, whom he assisted on some films
  • Made his directorial debut aged 26 with Manzilain Aur Bhi Hain (1974)
  • Set up production company Vishesh Films along with his brother Mukesh Bhatt in 1987
  • Started working in television in 1995, directing several TV shows
  • Member of the advisor board of TeachAIDS, a non-profit organisation which develops HIV prevention eductation technology material

Awards

  • 2014Zee Cine Awards-Best Film: nominated
  • 2007Zee Cine Awards-Best Story: nominated
  • 2005Zee Cine Awards-Best Film: nominated