Mahesh Bhatt

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Mahesh Bhatt (pronounced [məˈɦeːʃ ˈbʱəʈ] ; born 20 September 1948) is a retired Indian film director, producer and screenwriter who worked in Hindi cinema. Known for his unconventional narratives and exploration of bold themes, he was one of the most prominent filmmakers in 80s and 90s Hindi cinema. He has received a number of accolades, including five National Film Award and four Filmfare Awards. The son of director Nanabhai Bhatt and actress Shirin Mohammad Ali. A notable 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. The 1986 film Naam was his first piece of commercial cinema. In 1987, he turned producer with the film Kabzaa under the banner, Vishesh Films, with his younger brother Mukesh Bhatt. Later he went on to become one of the most recognized directors of the Indian film industry in the next decade, giving both art-house...

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