
Mahesh Bhatt
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- September 20, 1948
- Birthplace
- 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.
Filmography
- Naam: To Live is War
Naam: To Live is War TBA
Presenter
- Madam Sapna
Madam Sapna TBA
Director, Producer

The Natural State 2026
Executive Producer

Bloody Ishq 2024
Producer, Writer

1920: Horrors of the Heart 2023
Producer, Writer

Ab Dilli Dur Nahin 2023
as Devesh Kapoor

Judaa Hoke Bhi 2022
Writer

Sadak 2 2020
Director, Writer

Yours Truly 2019
Actor

The Dark Side of Life: Mumbai City 2018
Actor

Jalebi 2018
Co-Producer

Arth: The Destination 2017
Original Concept
- The 80s India
The 80s India 2016
as Himself

Kaagaz Ki Kashti 2016
as Himself

Saeed Mirza: The Leftist Sufi 2016
as Self

Love Games 2016
Producer

Hamari Adhuri Kahani 2015
Writer, Producer

Mr. X 2015
Playback Singer

Shamitabh 2015
as Self

Khamoshiyan 2015
Producer

Sulemani Keeda 2014
as Self

Aashiqui 2 2013
as Rahul's Father, Producer

Murder 3 2013
Screenplay, Producer, Writer

Raaz 3 2012
Producer

Jism 2 2012
Story, Screenplay

Jannat 2 2012
Executive Producer

Murder 2 2011
Screenplay, Story, Producer

No One Killed Jessica 2011
as Himself
- Bollywood Embodied, The People Want Cinema
Bollywood Embodied, The People Want Cinema 2008
as Himself

C Kkompany 2008
as Special Appearance

Jannat 2008
Producer

Awarapan 2007
Story, Producer

Woh Lamhe 2006
Story

Gangster 2006
Producer, Story

Ho Sakta Hai! 2006
as Narrator

Paramasivan 2006
Original Story

Kalyug 2005
Producer

Nazar 2005
Writer

Zeher 2005
Screenplay

Rog 2005
Writer
- Sunset Bollywood
Sunset Bollywood 2005
as Self

Paap 2003
Writer

Inteha 2003
Writer

Footpath 2003
Screenplay, Producer

Saaya 2003
Producer

Jism 2003
Story, Screenplay

Raaz 2002
Executive Producer, Screenplay, Story

Kasoor 2001
Writer, Producer

Kartoos 1999
Director

Zakhm 1998
Director, Story, Screenplay

Angaaray 1998
Director

Duplicate 1998
Director

Tamanna 1998
Director

Gudgudee 1997
Executive Producer

Dastak 1996
Director

Aur Ek Prem Kahani 1996
Producer

Chaahat 1996
Director

Sardari Begum 1996
Producer

Papa Kahte Hain 1996
Director, Producer

Milan 1995
Director

Criminal 1995
Director, Adaptation

Naajayaz 1995
Director

The Gentleman 1994
Director, Adaptation

Naaraaz 1994
Director

Gangmaster 1994
Story

Tadipaar 1993
Director

Gunaah 1993
Director

Gumrah 1993
Director

Phir Teri Kahani Yaad Aayee 1993
Director

Sir 1993
Director

Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke 1993
Director

Marupadiyum 1993
Story

Junoon 1992
Director

Saatwan Aasman 1992
Director

Sadak 1991
Director

Saathi 1991
Director

Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin 1991
Director

Deshwasi 1991
as Collector
- Swayam
Swayam 1991
Director

Lahu Luhan 1991
Actor

Haque 1991
as Gurudev, Screenplay

Aashiqui 1990
Director

Jurm 1990
Director

Awaargi 1990
Director

Daddy 1989
Director

Kabzaa 1988
Director

Aaj 1987
Director

Thikana 1987
Director

Kaash 1987
Director, Writer

Naam 1986
Director

Janam 1985
Writer, Director

Saaransh 1984
Director, Screenplay, Story, Dialogue

Blind Alley 1984
Actor

Arth 1982
Director, Screenplay

Lahu Ke Do Rang 1979
Director

Naya Daur 1978
Director

Toote Khilone 1978
Actor

Vishwasghaat 1977
Director
- Manzilein Aur Bhi Hain
Manzilein Aur Bhi Hain 1974
Director
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