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Mahesh Bhatt says Raha will ‘outdistance’ Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt; calls her ‘vibrant version of Pooja Bhatt’

Mahesh Bhatt says Raha will ‘outdistance’ Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt; calls her ‘vibrant version of Pooja Bhatt’

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Raha may be one of Bollywood’s youngest star kids, but according to her grandfather Mahesh Bhatt, she has already become the centre of attention at home. The filmmaker recently opened up about his granddaughter’s lively personality, saying her energy takes over the entire household and predicting that she could one day “outdistance” her famous parents, Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt. Mahesh Bhatt says Raha will outdistance her parents. Mahesh Bhatt talks about granddaughter Raha Talking about Raha in an interview with Times of India, Mahesh spoke about how her energy captivates everyone and said, “She’ll outdistance Ranbir Kapoor and Alia by miles. She’s different. She has a different vibe. When she comes, the whole house becomes hostage to her energy. For those few hours, she becomes the centre of everything.” He added that Raha reminds him of a younger Pooja Bhatt and said, “I recently went with Neetu (Kapoor) to her school for her Grandparents’ Day. Soni was in Istanbul. We were walking through a cloud of soap bubbles. I was holding Raha’s hand while …

Mahesh Bhatt met Lorraine at 16, wrote letters in blood; Pooja Bhatt says it inspired Aashiqui

Mahesh Bhatt met Lorraine at 16, wrote letters in blood; Pooja Bhatt says it inspired Aashiqui

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When filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt made Aashiqui in 1990, audiences loved it and it became one of the most memorable love stories of Hindi cinema. More than three decades later, his daughter, actor Pooja Bhatt, has revealed that the blockbuster was rooted in a deeply personal chapter of her parents’ lives. Speaking on Cyrus Broacha’s podcast, Pooja shared that Aashiqui was inspired by the real-life romance between Mahesh Bhatt and her mother, Lorraine Bright, who later changed her name to Kiran Bhatt. “Aashiqui was based on my mother and father’s love story. My mother was in a Scottish orphanage, and my dad lived in a building across from it. He saw her during a sports day event, jumped the wall to meet her, and got caught.” Pooja said the episode prompted an unforgettable response from her grandmother, Betty Bertha Bright. “My grandmother was called, and she said, ‘Listen, I just put my youngest child in boarding school. If you are old enough to jump the wall, you are old enough to look after her.’” Pooja recalled …

Pooja Bhatt’s grandmom held funeral for her amputated leg: ‘What are we doing here?’ | Bollywood News

Pooja Bhatt’s grandmom held funeral for her amputated leg: ‘What are we doing here?’ | Bollywood News

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Pooja Bhatt has shared an unusual family anecdote that perfectly sums up her grandmother Betty Bertha Bright’s eccentric personality. The actor-filmmaker recalled how her grandmother insisted on holding a funeral for her amputated leg, leaving the family stunned. During the conversation, she also revealed that Aashiqui, the 1990 blockbuster, was inspired by her parents’ romance. Speaking on Cyrus Broacha’s podcast, Pooja described her maternal grandmother as a resilient woman of Armenian and English-Irish heritage who was known for her sharp wit and dark sense of humour. “So, my grandmother, my mother’s mother, Betty Bertha Bright, was half Armenian and half English or Irish. She was as tough as nails. She grew up in Calcutta during the time of the Raj,” Pooja Bhatt recalled. She went on to narrate how diabetes led to her grandmother losing a leg, but even that became an occasion for her trademark black humour. “She developed diabetes later in life, so her leg had to be amputated. When the leg was amputated, she insisted on a funeral for it. So all …

Pooja Bhatt says family had to stay in a safe house after Mahesh Bhatt flushed Osho’s mala: ‘Rajneesh will destroy you’

Pooja Bhatt says family had to stay in a safe house after Mahesh Bhatt flushed Osho’s mala: ‘Rajneesh will destroy you’

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4 min readMumbaiJul 7, 2026 04:11 PM IST Back in the 1970s, veteran filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt became a follower of godman Rajneesh aka Osho as he frequented his Pune ashram. But soon enough, he quit the cult, leading to a bitter fallout with Osho, before finding a spiritual companion in “anti-guru” UG Krishnamurti. Mahesh’s eldest daughter Pooja Bhatt vividly remembers the turbulent time when her father walked away from Osho. Pooja Bhatt recalls visiting Osho ashram “My father was part of the Rajneesh cult. He pulled his mala off his neck and flushed down the toilet,” recalled Pooja. “And then he was banned. He was the outlaw. I remember a message coming to my mother through Vinod Khanna, ‘Bhagwan is very angry. Bhagwan is going to destroy Mahesh.’ When I was a child, we were taken to a safehouse in Pune in the middle of the night,” she added. Pooja then described Osho as a “jilted lover”. “He didn’t like people walking away from him. The same with Ma Sheela. The threat at the end …

‘Beti pagal ho gayi’: Pooja Bhatt rejected Aashiqui, forced Mahesh Bhatt into a silent rage | Bollywood News

‘Beti pagal ho gayi’: Pooja Bhatt rejected Aashiqui, forced Mahesh Bhatt into a silent rage | Bollywood News

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Pooja Bhatt was just 17 when she made her debut in the movies in her father Mahesh Bhatt’s film Daddy but Pooja, in a recent interview, claimed that the film “wasn’t designed to launch” her. In fact, she had made up her mind about not being in the movies after her first film and so when she was approached by her family for Aashiqui, she said no because her boyfriend at the time did not really love the fact that she was an actor. In a chat with Cyrus Broacha on his YouTube channel Cyrus Says, Pooja recalled, “My first film wasn’t designed to launch me. My father said, I have this story where a 17-year-old is the protagonist, and I was 17 then. He said you will be right for this part so would you be interested? I said let me think about it.” Pooja admitted that she was fully aware that being in the movies was “not an easy business” and she, for a brief period, had thought about being an architect, or …

Mahesh Bhatt on why he never interferes in how Alia Bhatt deals with criticism and hate: ‘Fame has a price’ | Interview

Mahesh Bhatt on why he never interferes in how Alia Bhatt deals with criticism and hate: ‘Fame has a price’ | Interview

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In a career that has spanned five decades, filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt has faced both criticism and acclaim. His films have been hailed as masterpieces, but some have been trashed mercilessly, too. Outside the sets, too, Bhatt’s words have received their fair share of criticism for one reason or another. Now, he sees his children, particularly his daughter Alia Bhatt, face much of the same. In their case, they also have to deal with anonymous social media hate. But the veteran filmmaker says he does not interfere in how they deal with this negativity. Mahesh Bhatt talks about parenting and why he does not interfere with his children’s careers. In a candid chat with Hindustan Times, Mahesh Bhatt opens up on his idea of parenting adults, the price of fame, and why parents need to learn to ‘let go’ of their children after a while. ‘I never give advice to my children’ As we bring up the topic of his children, particularly Alia, who often receives ‘more hate than acclaim’ online, Mahesh Bhatt clarifies that he …

Mahesh Bhatt rules out directorial comeback, shares concerns about modern cinema

Mahesh Bhatt rules out directorial comeback, shares concerns about modern cinema

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Mahesh Bhatt has confirmed he will never direct films again, saying today’s cinema is driven by pre-decided formulas that limit creativity. The veteran filmmaker, however, remains optimistic about authentic storytelling and will continue contributing as a producer, writer and mentor Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Mahesh Bhatt confirms he’ll never direct again, says film content is pre-decided: ‘Then what is the role of an artiste’

Mahesh Bhatt confirms he’ll never direct again, says film content is pre-decided: ‘Then what is the role of an artiste’

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In a long and storied career, filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt has directed a staggering 47 films. But all of them, barring one, came in the 20th century. His most prolific period was the 90s, when he directed 30 films in 10 years, including cult classics like Zakhm and Sir, as well as hits such as Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke and Sadak. But 1999 was when he retired, taking a back seat to focus on producing films. When he returned with Sadak 2 in 2020, many had hoped the veteran was primed for a comeback. But in a candid chat with HT, the 77-year-old rules out any possibility of a return to the director’s chair. Mahesh Bhatt has only directed one film in the last 27 years. ‘I would beg for money for my films’ Mahesh Bhatt began his career as a director with Manzilein Aur Bhi Hain in 1974, but it wasn’t until the 80s that he broke through with critically acclaimed films like Arth and Saaraansh. “I would give money to make those films, …

Mahesh Bhatt says theatre has the ‘audacity’ that mainstream cinema lacks: ‘They are not cautious’ | Interview

Mahesh Bhatt says theatre has the ‘audacity’ that mainstream cinema lacks: ‘They are not cautious’ | Interview

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Mahesh Bhatt and Anu Malik have crossed paths and collaborated on several films, including Phir Teri Kahani Yaad Aayi and Sir. The duo are joining hands again, but this time in the world of theatre. Mahesh Bhatt is presenting the play, Wo Subah Hum Hi Se Aayegi, for which Anu Malik is composing the score. The filmmaker talks to HT about the collab, theatre and more. Excerpts: Mahesh Bhatt talks about cinema, theatre, and balancing art with commerce. HT: You are reuniting with Anu Malik. You both have worked together in films a lot and now this is in a play that you are presenting. How did this all come about? Mahesh Bhatt: I think it comes from the generosity of Anu Malik that he has made this move. He’s been very generous. He scores movies, and recently he gave a score for a play. But that was for professional theatre. This is amateur. This aims to bring out unique subjects you might not think of these days for cinema halls, television, or streaming content. …

‘Main Vaapas Aaunga is an act of rebellion,’ says Mahesh Bhatt, compares it to Arth, Zakhm | Bollywood News

‘Main Vaapas Aaunga is an act of rebellion,’ says Mahesh Bhatt, compares it to Arth, Zakhm | Bollywood News

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Imtiaz Ali’s Partition-era romance Main Vaapas Aaunga has slowly and steadily carved out its own place at the box office. The film continues to draw audiences in strong numbers, making its mark at a time when only tentpole spectacles are often believed to have the scale and longevity to survive in theatres. Along with audience appreciation, the film has also been receiving praise from industry insiders. The latest to celebrate the film is Mahesh Bhatt, who penned a heartfelt note for Imtiaz Ali. Writing for Variety India, Bhatt shared a note titled “On Thirst and Main Vaapas Aaunga.” He began by saying that while some films arrive with great fanfare, others quietly leave a lasting impact. “There are films that arrive with drums and trumpets, announcing themselves like conquerors. And there are films that arrive quietly, carrying only the fragile cargo of a human heart. Main Vaapas Aaunga belongs to the latter category.” ALSO READ | Salman Khan to leave Galaxy after 52 years, gets approval for new 6-storey home: report He described the film …