Mukesh Bhatt (born 5 June 1952) is an Indian film producer and

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who has produced several

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films. He is the younger brother of

Mahesh Bhatt Mahesh Bhatt (born 20 September 1948) is an Indian film director, producer and screenwriter known for his works in Hindi cinema. He has received List of awards and nominations received by Mahesh Bhatt, a number of accolades, including four Nati ...

, and also the co-owner of the production company Vishesh Films, set up in 1986.

Personal life

Bhatt is the son of

Nanabhai Bhatt Nanabhai Bhatt (12 June 1915 – 24 April 1999) was an Indian film director and producer who worked in Hindi cinema, Hindi and Gujarati cinema. He is known for making over a hundred fantasy and mythological films, including ''Mr. X'' (1957), ' ...

(1915–1999), a

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film director and producer. His father was a Gujarati Brahmin and mother a Gujarati Muslim. Nanabhai's brother, Balwant Bhatt (1909–1965) was also a Hindi

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. He is married to Nilima Bhatt. Bhatt has one daughter named Sakshi and a son Vishesh; Vishesh Films was named after him. For 30 years Mukesh along with his brother Mahesh produced movies under the banner of Vishesh Films. However owing to differences between the brothers, Mukesh Bhatt took over Vishesh Films and in May 2021, it was publicly announced that Mahesh Bhatt was no more associated with the firm.

Career

Bhatt's first film as producer was the successful film '' Jurm'' (1990), starring

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. He later collaborated with Gulshan Kumar to produce the love story '' Aashiqui'' (1990), starring debutantes Rahul Roy and Anu Aggarwal, which was directed by his brother Mahesh. The films following ''Aashiqui'', including '' Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin'' (1991) and '' Sadak'' (1991) starring Pooja Bhatt,

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and

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, were all big hits; the films were released under the banner of his production company Vishesh Films. Bhatt produced more films in the following years, such as, ''

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'' (1993) starring

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, '' Naajayaz'' (1995), ''

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'' (1995), and '' Fareb'' (1996). The 1998 film ''

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'', was yet another success for the producer. In 1999, '' Sangharsh'' starring Preity Zinta and

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was successful venture for the producer, while the horror films '' Raaz'' (2002), and its sequel '' Raaz – The Mystery Continues'' (2009), and its sequel ''

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'' (2012), and its sequel '' Raaz Reboot'' (2016) both were received positively. In 2004, he introduced his nephew Emraan Hashmi on the big screen with the film ''

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'', also starring

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. His recent ventures as producer include, '' Zeher'' (2005), '' Kalyug'' (2005), ''

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'' (2006), '' Woh Lamhe'' (2006), '' Awarapan'' (2007), and its sequel '' Awarapan 2'' (2026) and '' Jannat'' (2008) and its sequel '' Jannat 2'' (2012) and its sequel '' Jannat 3'' (2026), and '' Tum Mile'' (2009) and its sequel '' Tum Mile 2'' (2026) and '' Crook'' (2010). and ''

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'' (2004). and its sequel ''

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'' (2011). and its sequel '' Murder 3'' (2013). and its sequel '' Murder 4'' (2025) and '' Aashiqui'' (1990) and its sequel '' Aashiqui 2'' (2013) and its sequel '' Aashiqui 3'' (2026) and '' Mr. X'' (2015) and '' Bullett Vijay'' (2026) and '' Mr. I'' (2026) He, along with his brother Mahesh, produced '' Mr. X'' (2015) and '' Hamari Adhuri Kahani'' (2015) with Emraan Hashmi and Vidya Balan in leading roles. It is based on the love story of Bhatt's parents Nanabhai Bhatt and Shirin Mohammad Ali, along with his stepmother.

Filmography

* '' Aashiqui 2'' (2013) * '' Love Games'' (2016) * '' Sadak 2'' (2020)

Awards

* 1992: Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Movie – '' Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin'' * 1999: Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Movie – ''

'' * 2003: Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Movie – '' Raaz'' * 2005: Nominated,

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– Popular Award for Best Producer of the Year – ''

'' * 2015: Global Film Award- 8th Global Film Festival Noida- Asian Academy of Film & Television

References

https://www.thepersonality.info/2020/08/mukesh-bhatt-biography.htm
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External links

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Mukesh Bhatt Profile and Filmography
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