New Delhi: We know him as a producer, filmmaker, writer and a social activist but Bollywood veteran Mahesh Bhatt says other there is another side to him that refuses to follow the societal norms blindly. Bhatt who turned 62 today, says he does not fit in the society, which follows certain norms, as he seeks to go beyond the set definitions. "The society has certain norms and people who do...
02:26 PM, Sep 21, 2011
Mumbai: Bipasha Basu Monday denied she had any fallout with the Bhatts and said that they were waiting to give her a strong role, which they finally have done in Raaz 3. "I don't know what is this whole discussion about the patch up because I love the Bhatts. Bhatt Saab (Mahesh Bhatt) is very dear to me, Mukesh ji (Mukesh Bhatt) is also very dear to me. I always...
12:15 PM, Aug 30, 2011
New Delhi: Acclaimed filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt describes Ram Gopal Varma as a "man who has audacity", and says he should be given a standing ovation for making "Not A Love Story", which releases on Friday. "Ram Gopal Varma deserves a standing ovation for making an outstanding film, 'NOT A LOVE STORY' raises the bar for Indian Cinema," Bhatt posted on micro-blogging site Twitter. He watched the film Tuesday. The movie,...
02:40 PM, Aug 17, 2011
Director Mahesh Bhatt and Taran Adarsh remember the legendary actor Shammi Kapoor for the unique industry standards set by him through his flawless acting. ...
11:15 AM, Aug 14, 2011
New Delhi: Whether it is gigolos in the fashion industry, the illegal arms trade or the dark secrets of a film actress, Bollywood seems to be moving away from formula movies to explore relatively unknown and realistic aspects of society. Fashion choreographer-turned-filmmaker Kaushik Ghosh is set to spotlight how male models are sometimes exploited and forced to become gigolos in his new film tentatively titled "Confessions of a Model". Producer-director...
03:43 PM, Jul 19, 2011
New Delhi: Filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt has zeroed in on Blood Money as the title for his next project after he asked his followers on social networking site Twitter to give in their suggestions. "BLOOD MONEY is the title for our Kunal Khemu and Amrita Puri film which is directed by a brilliant new director Vishal Mahadkar," Bhatt tweeted on Monday. As a term, blood money means a monetary compensation paid...
04:05 PM, Jul 18, 2011
New Delhi: It is the era of sequels and after the recent success of 'Murder 2', filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt has announced the sequel to the Emraan Hashmi-Sonal Chauhan starrer 'Jannat'. Bhatt is not repeating the original cast from the 2008 film and has roped in Kunal Khemu and Amrita Puri for 'Jannat 2'. "Jannat 2: When dreams become nightmares. Starring Kunal Khemu and Amrita Puri. Directed by Vishal Mahadkar. Writer:...
12:53 PM, Jul 14, 2011
Filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt gave actresses like Sushmita Sen, Kangana Ranawat and Mallika Sherawat their first big break in the Hindi film industry, but they never worked with him after their first films. The filmmaker is not complaining because he doesn't expect them to continue to work with him out of gratitude. If Sushmtia got her first break with Bhatt's 1996 directorial venture Dastak after winning the Miss Universe crown, Mallika...
03:20 PM, Jul 10, 2011
Jaipur: Dr Khalil Chisty, 78, who is battling several ailments at the Ajmer Jail may not have much time. And that's why the movement to release him and reunite him with his family across the border in Pakistan is gaining momentum. Filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt has now put in his support for Dr Chisty's sentence to be commuted. Bhatt said, "We have to eventually send him back someday but if we...
08:59 AM, Jul 06, 2011
Mumbai: Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan's repeated warning that his latest production Delhi Belly is not meant for children as it has abusive language is not a social concern but a tried and tested publicity gimmick, ace filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt says. "I think it's Aamir's marketing gimmick. It's a forbidden fruit syndrome and not social concern that making him saying this," Bhatt told in an interview. Directed by Ad-man Abhinay Deo,...
01:03 PM, Jun 29, 2011
This week on 'Bollywood Blockbusters' we look back at journey of Mahesh Bhatt. ...
11:52 AM, Jun 25, 2011
Mumbai: Actor Raj Kiran, who had been missing for years, was located in a mental asylum in the US. Raj Kirans family has reportedly not been in touch with him for the last 10 years. Kiran is known for his films like 'Karz' and 'Arth'. On a recent trip to the US, actor Rishi Kapoor found about his whereabouts through his brother Govind Mehtani. About a month back, actor Deepti...
07:42 PM, Jun 01, 2011
Guwahati: Noted film director Mahesh Bhatt on Sunday jumped into the Assam poll campaign and appealed to the minorities to put their weight behind the Congress. "Because of its history and its human resources the Congress has the depth and base to solve the problems of the minorities problems of the 21st century suited to a particular state," asserted Bhatt talking to the media in Guwahati. On allegations about the...
10:11 AM, Apr 04, 2011
The Bhatts have thrown Bipasha Basu out of Murder 2. The actress was slated to do an item number'; Hitlist, March 21). However, she asked for big money not only for herself but also for her choreographer, designer, etc. After hearing her price, Mukesh and Mahesh Bhatt thought it was better to say bye-bye. Bips has worked in several Bhatt films (Raaz, Jism, Gunaah, Footpath) at the beginning of her...
09:39 PM, Mar 28, 2011
The group that included artists, activists and common people chanted slogans like 'Shame on you, Chhattisgarh government' and 'Free Dr Binayak Sen'. Calling the judgment by a Chhattisgarh court against Sen a travesty of justice, director Mahesh Bhatt said, "I can be safe only when people around me are safe and have the right to say what they want to say." "Dissent without the fear of backlash is the right...
12:47 PM, Jan 31, 2011
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12:29 PM, Dec 02, 2010
Producer Mahesh Bhatt was told by Censor Board that if he wanted a U/A certificate for his film Crook: Its Good To Be Bad (releasing on 8th October), he would have to edit out a scene with a topless foreign actress in it. Alternatively, he could keep the scene and have his film get an ‘A’ certificate. Mahesh choose ‘A’. Though the director of the film, Mohit Suri, tried to...
12:55 PM, Oct 06, 2010
The film's star cast and Ekta Kapoor's close friends had a ball at the do ...
12:47 PM, Aug 06, 2010
