Mahesh Bhatt
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- 20 September 1948 · Bombay, India
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.
Known for
crew 1
- 2026Naam: To Live is War · presenter
Production 25
- 2026The Natural State · executive producer
- 2026Madam Sapna · producer
- 2024Bloody Ishq · producer
- 20231920: Horrors of the Heart · producer
- 2018Jalebi · co-producer
- 2016Love Games · producer
- 2015Hamari Adhuri Kahani · producer
- 2015Khamoshiyan · producer
- 2013Aashiqui 2 · producer
- 2013Murder 3 · producer
- 2012Raaz 3 · producer
- 2012Jannat 2 · executive producer
- 2011Murder 2 · producer
- 2008Jannat · producer
- 2007Awarapan · producer
- 2006Gangster · producer
- 2005Kalyug · producer
- 2003Footpath · producer
- 2003Saaya · producer
- 2002Raaz · executive producer
- 2001Kasoor · producer
- 1997Gudgudee · executive producer
- 1996Aur Ek Prem Kahani · producer
- 1996Sardari Begum · producer
- 1996Papa Kahte Hain · producer
Directing 43
- 2026Madam Sapna · director
- 2020Sadak 2 · director
- 1999Kartoos · director
- 1998Zakhm · director
- 1998Angaaray · director
- 1998Duplicate · director
- 1998Tamanna · director
- 1996Dastak · director
- 1996Chaahat · director
- 1996Papa Kahte Hain · director
- 1995Milan · director
- 1995Criminal · director
- 1995Naajayaz · director
- 1994The Gentleman · director
- 1994Naaraaz · director
- 1993Tadipaar · director
- 1993Gunaah · director
- 1993Gumrah · director
- 1993Phir Teri Kahani Yaad Aayee · director
- 1993Sir · director
- 1993Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke · director
- 1992Junoon · director
- 1992Saatwan Aasman · director
- 1991Sadak · director
- 1991Saathi · director
- 1991Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin · director
- 1991Swayam · director
- 1990Aashiqui · director
- 1990Jurm · director
- 1990Awaargi · director
- 1989Daddy · director
- 1988Kabzaa · director
- 1987Aaj · director
- 1987Thikana · director
- 1987Kaash · director
- 1986Naam · director
- 1985Janam · director
- 1984Saaransh · director
- 1982Arth · director
- 1979Lahu Ke Do Rang · director
- 1978Naya Daur · director
- 1977Vishwasghaat · director
- 1974Manzilein Aur Bhi Hain · director
Writing 32
- 2024Bloody Ishq · writer
- 20231920: Horrors of the Heart · writer
- 2022Judaa Hoke Bhi · writer
- 2020Sadak 2 · writer
- 2017Arth: The Destination · original concept
- 2015Hamari Adhuri Kahani · writer
- 2013Murder 3 · screenplay
- 2012Jism 2 · story
- 2011Murder 2 · story
- 2007Awarapan · story
- 2006Woh Lamhe · story
- 2006Gangster · story
- 2006Paramasivan · original story
- 2005Nazar · writer
- 2005Zeher · screenplay
- 2005Rog · writer
- 2003Paap · writer
- 2003Inteha · writer
- 2003Footpath · screenplay
- 2003Jism · screenplay
- 2002Raaz · screenplay
- 2001Kasoor · writer
- 1998Zakhm · screenplay
- 1995Criminal · adaptation
- 1994The Gentleman · adaptation
- 1994Gangmaster · story
- 1993Marupadiyum · story
- 1991Haque · screenplay
- 1987Kaash · writer
- 1985Janam · writer
- 1984Saaransh · story
- 1982Arth · screenplay
Acting 20
- 2023Ab Dilli Dur Nahin as Devesh Kapoor
- 2019Yours Truly
- 2018The Dark Side of Life: Mumbai City
- 2016The 80s India as Himself
- 2016Kaagaz Ki Kashti as Himself
- 2016Saeed Mirza: The Leftist Sufi as Self
- 2015Shamitabh as Self
- 2014Sulemani Keeda as Self
- 2013Aashiqui 2 as Rahul's Father
- 2011No One Killed Jessica as Himself
- 2008Bollywood Embodied, The People Want Cinema as Himself
- 2008C Kkompany as Special Appearance
- 2006Ho Sakta Hai! as Narrator
- 2005Sunset Bollywood as Self
- 2004Indian Idol as Self · 5 episodes
- 1991Deshwasi as Collector
- 1991Haque as Gurudev
- 1991Lahu Luhan
- 1984Blind Alley
- 1978Toote Khilone
Sound 1
- 2015Mr. X · playback singer