Mahesh Bhatt

Biography

Mahesh Bhatt (born 20 September 1948) is an Indian film director, producer, and screenwriter known for his works in Hindi cinema. A stand-out 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.

Directed

1. Duplicate (1998) — Director
2. Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke (1993) — Director
3. Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin (1991) — Director
4. Aashiqui (1990) — Director
5. Sadak (1991) — Director
6. Chaahat (1996) — Director
7. Zakhm (1998) — Director
8. Saaransh (1984) — Director
9. Arth (1982) — Director
10. Gumrah (1993) — Director
11. Naajayaz (1995) — Director
12. Junoon (1992) — Director
13. Sadak 2 (2020) — Director
14. Lahu Ke Do Rang (1979) — Director
15. Kartoos (1999) — Director
16. Naam (1986) — Director
17. Angaaray (1998) — Director
18. Sir (1993) — Director
19. Tamanna (1998) — Director
20. Saathi (1991) — Director
21. Daddy (1989) — Director
22. The Gentleman (1994) — Director
23. Dastak (1996) — Director
24. Awaargi (1990) — Director
25. Naaraaz (1994) — Director
26. Tadipaar (1993) — Director
27. Phir Teri Kahani Yaad Aayee (1993) — Director
28. Gunaah (1993) — Director
29. Kaash (1987) — Director
30. Aaj (1987) — Director
31. Janam (1985) — Director
32. Criminal (1995) — Director
33. Thikana (1987) — Director
34. Kabzaa (1988) — Director
35. Papa Kahte Hain (1996) — Director
36. Manzilein Aur Bhi Hain (1974) — Director
37. Jurm (1990) — Director
38. Naya Daur (1978) — Director
39. Swayam (1991) — Director
40. Vishwasghaat (1977) — Director

Also appeared in

1. Aashiqui 2 (2013) — Rahul's Father
2. No One Killed Jessica (2011) — Himself
3. Shamitabh (2015) — Self
4. The Kapil Sharma Show (2016) — Self
5. Koffee with Karan (2004) — Self
6. Comedy Nights with Kapil (2013) — Self
7. Indian Idol (2004) — Self
8. C Kkompany (2008) — Special Appearance
9. Yours Truly (2019)
10. The Anupam Kher Show (2014) — Himself
11. BFFs with Vogue (2016) — Self
12. The 80s India (2016) — Himself
13. Saeed Mirza: The Leftist Sufi (2016) — Self
14. Ab Dilli Dur Nahin (2023) — Devesh Kapoor
15. The Dark Side of Life: Mumbai City (2018)
16. Deshwasi (1991) — Collector
17. Blind Alley (1984)
18. Toote Khilone (1978)
19. Bollywood Embodied, The People Want Cinema (2008) — Himself
20. Haque (1991) — Gurudev
21. Ho Sakta Hai! (2006) — Narrator
22. Kaagaz Ki Kashti (2016) — Himself
23. Sunset Bollywood (2005) — Self
24. Lahu Luhan (1991)
25. Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai (2002) — Himself
26. Badman (2016)