Mahesh Bhatt made his directorial debut at 26 and ascended to achieve unparalleled success. On his 75th birthday, we revisit some of his critically acclaimed films.
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'Saaransh'
'Saaransh,' a heart-wrenching tale of an elderly couple, marked Anupam Kher's Bollywood debut and became India's official entry for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.
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'Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin'
'Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin,' starring Aamir Khan and Pooja Bhatt, is a must-watch for its beautiful dialogues, melodious music, and breathtaking landscapes.
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'Sadak'
The 1991 'Sadak' monumental success can be attributed to its stellar cast, gripping storyline, and Sadashiv Amrapurkar's award-winning performance as the film's antagonist.
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'Sir'
In 1993, Bhatt showcased his directorial finesse once more in 'Sir.' Featuring Pooja alongside Naseeruddin Shah, the film stands as one of the best movies of the filmmaker's career.
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'Zakhm'
Lastly, 'Zakhm,' inspired by Bhatt's own life experiences, traces a Muslim woman's challenges of raising her children, born of a union with a Hindu man.