| Mahesh Bhatt Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 7 in |
| Weight | 65 kg |
| Date of Birth | September 20, 1948 |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
| Spouse | Soni Razdan |
Mahesh Bhatt is an Indian director, producer, and screenwriter who is best known for directing popular films such as Saaransh (1984), Sadak (1991), Lahu Ke Do Rang (1979), Janam (1985), Aashiqui (1990), Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin (1991), Sir (1993), etc.
Born Name
Mahesh Bhatt
Nick Name
Mahesh
Sun Sign
Virgo
Born Place
Bombay, Bombay State, India
Residence
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Nationality
Education
Mahesh completed his primary education from Don Bosco High School located in Matunga, Mumbai.
Occupation
Director, Producer, Screenwriter
Family
- Father – Nanabhai Bhatt (Director, Producer)
- Mother – Shirin Mohammad Ali
- Siblings – Mukesh Bhatt (Younger Brother) (Producer)
- Others – Ranbir Kapoor (Son-in-law) (Alia’s Husband) (Actor, Producer), Raha Kapoor (Granddaughter) (Alia’s Daughter), Nilima Bhatt (Sister-in-law), Sakshi Bhatt (Niece), Vishesh Bhatt (Nephew), Emraan Hashmi (Nephew) (Actor), Mohit Suri (Nephew) (Director, Producer), Milan Luthria (Nephew) (Director)
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 7 in or 170 cm
Weight
65 kg or 143.5 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Mahesh has dated –
- Lorraine Bright – He met and fell in love with Lorraine Bright, who later changed her name to Kiran Bhatt after marriage, as a teenager. The duo tied the knot at the young age of 20 years. Their daughter Pooja Bhatt was born on February 24, 1972, and a decade later, they welcomed their son Rahul Bhatt on January 24, 1982. They parted ways but never got divorced after Bhatt began an affair with Parveen Babi.
- Parveen Babi (1977-1980) – He began a torrid affair with actress Parveen Babi in the late 1970s. The couple was in a live-in relationship for nearly 2½ years. During their relationship, Parveen was at the height of her career while Bhatt was struggling following a string of flop movies. Their relationship ultimately ended in 1980 after Parveen had a series of nervous breakdowns, which was later diagnosed as paranoid schizophrenia.
- Soni Razdan (1986-Present) – The Zakhm (1998) director tied the knot with actress Soni Razdan on April 20, 1986, in a nikah ceremony (after converting to Islam) since he had not divorced his first wife. The couple welcomed 2 daughters named Shaheen Bhatt (b. November 28, 1988), who is a writer, and Alia Bhatt (b. March 15, 1993), who became a popular Bollywood actress.
Race / Ethnicity
Asian (Indian)
He has Gujarati Hindu Nagar Brahmin ancestry on his father’s side and is of Gujarati Muslim descent on his mother’s side.
Hair Color
Black
However, his hair has turned ‘Gray’ with his advancing age.
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- He is almost bald.
- Hot-tempered nature
Mahesh Bhatt Favorite Things
- Actor – Sanjay Dutt
Source – IMDb
Mahesh Bhatt Facts
- His directorial film, Saaransh (1984) was sent as India’s official entry to the 57th Academy Awards in the ‘Best Foreign Language Film’ category in 1985. However, the film did not make the final cut.
- Bhatt’s film Aashiqui (1990) was based on his relationship with his first wife, Lorraine Bright.
- Reportedly, Shabana Azmi did not charge a single penny to star as Pooja Malhotra in the path-breaking film, Arth (1982). The film, which was loosely based on his extra-marital affair with Parveen Babi, was a turning point in Bhatt’s career.
- Mahesh is a fan of the American actor Jeffrey Tambor. Coincidentally, the two also share an uncanny resemblance.
- He was a devout follower of Osho in the 1970s and later, found spiritual guidance from the philosopher, U.G. Krishnamurti.
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