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Mahesh Bhatt: Multiple Affairs, Two Marriages, and Daughter Kissing Controversy
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News18•21-09-2026, 11:06
Mahesh Bhatt: Multiple Affairs, Two Marriages, and Daughter Kissing Controversy
- •Mahesh Bhatt's life, often reflected in his films, is as dramatic as a movie script.
- •Born to producer Nanabhai Bhatt and Shirin Mohammad Ali, Mahesh faced childhood adversity due to his parents' unmarried status.
- •He debuted as a director in 1974 with 'Manzilein Aur Bhi Hain' and later directed acclaimed films like 'Arth', 'Saaransh', and 'Aashiqui'.
- •In the 1990s, he ventured into production with Vishesh Films, producing hits like 'Raaz', 'Murder', and 'Aashiqui 2'.
- •Mahesh Bhatt has been married twice, first to Kiran (Lorraine Bright) and then to Soni Razdan, with whom he has daughters Shaheen and Alia Bhatt.
Key Questions Answered
Mahesh Bhatt had no major industry connections, so he lied and claimed he knew director Raj Khosla to get work. When questioned about the truth, he confessed everything, which impressed Raj Khosla and led to him being hired as an assistant.
The film 'Zakhm', released in 1998, is considered a significant milestone that earned Mahesh Bhatt a National Award along with the Nargis Dutt Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration.
Mahesh Bhatt has two children, Pooja Bhatt and Rahul Bhatt, with his first wife Kiran (originally Lorraine Bright). He also has two daughters, Shaheen Bhatt and Alia Bhatt, from his second marriage to Soni Razdan.
