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My Take
Mahesh Bhatt was a defining force in 80s and 90s Hindi cinema, with five National Film Awards and four Filmfare Awards to his name, but the accolades are not what hold my attention. What I respect is his appetite for bold, taboo subjects that other filmmakers carefully avoided. A director willing to confront uncomfortable themes head-on is one who refuses to pander to an audience. Behind Bollywood's familiar song-and-dance image stands an auteur excavating the raw, messy truths of human nature. I think substantial storytellers like Bhatt deserve far wider recognition in Japan, and I would love to help that happen.
Overview
Mahesh Bhatt (pronounced [məˈɦeːʃ ˈbʱəʈ] ; born 20 September 1948) is an Indian film director, producer and screenwriter known for his works 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.
Summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Mahesh Bhatt
- Name (Japanese)
- マヘシュ・バット
- Reading
- まへしゅ・ばっと
- Born
- September 20, 1948 (age 77)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Rat
- Origin
- Mumbai, Bombay State, India
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- film director / film producer / screenwriter / film actor / director
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Don Bosco High School
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- Filmfare Award for Best Story
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.