Pravin Bhatt (Praveen Bhatt) is an Indian film cinematographer, director and screenwriter, who has worked in Hindi cinema from 1970s to 2010s and shot most of the films directed by Mahesh Bhatt, like ''

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'' (1982) and ''

Aashiqui Aashiqui () is a 1990 Indian Hindi musical romantic drama film and first installment of Aashiqui series directed by Mahesh Bhatt, starring Rahul Roy, Anu Aggarwal and Deepak Tijori in pivotal roles. The film was known for its music, by com ...

'' (1990) and his son

Vikram Bhatt Vikram Bhatt (born 27 January 1969) is an Indian director, producer, screenwriter and actor. He is best known for directing the ''Raaz'' film series, an Indian horror series produced by Mahesh Bhatt and Mukesh Bhatt and for directing '' Ghula ...

, '' Raaz'' (2002). Besides this he shot films like '' Umrao Jaan'' (1981), '' Masoom'' (1983) and '' Agneepath'' (1990).

Career

Bhatt started his career as a cameraman in ''Maa Baap'' (1960), followed by '' Hariyali Aur Rasta'' (1962) directed by his father Vijay Bhatt, who gave him break as a cinematographer in his next feature film, '' Himalay Ki Godmein'' (1965), he went on to work in many more films of his father establishing his career as a cinematographer. Then starting with '' Lahu Ke Do Rang'' (1979), he shot most of Mahesh Bhatt's films, this was followed by his son

's film. He was the cinematographer of India's first horror film ''Haunted 3D''. ''

Shaapit ''Shaapit'' () is a 2010 Indian Hindi-language romantic horror adventure film directed by Vikram Bhatt, starring Aditya Narayan, Rahul Dev, Shweta Agarwal and Shubh Joshi in the lead roles. The film is based on the story of a family whose daugh ...

'' (2010) marked his 100th film in his career as cinematographer. In 1984, Bhatt made his directorial debut with ''

Bhavna ''Bhavna'' is a 1984 Hindi film directed by Pravin Bhatt in directorial debut of the cinematographer. The film stars Shabana Azmi, Marc Zuber, Kanwaljit Singh (actor), Kanwaljit Singh, Saeed Jaffrey, Rohini Hattangadi, Satish Shah and Urmila Mat ...

'' starring

Shabana Azmi Shabana Azmi (born 18 September 1950) is an Indian actress of Hindi film, television and theatre. One of India's most acclaimed actresses, Azmi is known for her portrayals of distinctive, often unconventional female characters across several ge ...

and

Marc Zuber Zubair Ahmed Siddiqi (5 May 1944 – 28 May 2003), better known as Marc Zuber, was an actor who appeared in many British and Hindi films and television dramas. Marc Zuber was born Zubair Ahmed Siddiqi on 5 May 1944 in Lucknow, India. He ca ...

as the leads, and Azmi won Filmfare Best Actress Award for the film.

Personal life

He is the son of producer-director

Vijay Bhatt Vijay Bhatt (born Vrajlal Jagneshwar Bhatt; 12 May 1907 – 17 October 1993) was a producer-director-screenwriter of Hindi cinema, who made such films as '' Ram Rajya'' (1943), ''Baiju Bawra'' (1952), ''Goonj Uthi Shehnai'' (1959) and '' Himal ...

, and also the father of director

Filmography

;Cinematographer * ''

Himalay Ki God Mein ''Himalay Ki God Mein'' () is a 1965 Indian Hindi-language film directed by Vijay Bhatt starring Manoj Kumar and Mala Sinha, with Shashikala in a supporting role. The film won the Filmfare Best Movie Award and was a "Superhit" at the box off ...

'' (1965) * '' Ram Rajya'' (1967) * '' Hira Aur Patthar'' (1977) * '' Badalte Rishtey'' (1978) * '' Lahu Ke Do Rang'' (1979) * '' Umrao Jaan'' (1981) * '' Kaalia'' (1981) * '' Khud-Daar'' (1982) * ''

'' (1982) * '' Masoom'' (1983) * '' Kamla'' (1985) * '' Janam'' (1985) * '' Aitbaar'' (1985) * '' Yaadon Ki Kasam'' (1985) * '' Sultanat'' (1986) * '' Naam'' (1986) * ''

Kaash ''Kaash'' is an 1987 Bollywood film written and directed by Mahesh Bhatt. It is produced by the comedian Mehmood's brother Anwar Ali. Like several other 1980s films by Mahesh Bhatt, ''Kaash'', was described as a semi-art film and upon release, ...

'' (1987) * '' Gangaa Jamunaa Saraswati'' (1988) * '' Joshilaay'' (1989) * '' Agneepath'' (1990) * ''

'' (1990) * ''

Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin ''Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin'' () is a 1991 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy film produced by Gulshan Kumar and directed by Mahesh Bhatt. The film starred Bhatt's daughter Pooja Bhatt in her first major lead female role, while the lead male ...

'' (1991) * '' Saathi'' (1991) * '' Yodha'' (1991) * ''

Sadak ''Sadak'' () is a 1991 Indian Hindi-language romantic thriller film directed by Mahesh Bhatt. It stars Sanjay Dutt and Pooja Bhatt. The film is one of the highest-grossing movies of the year 1991. The film is also fondly remembered for the l ...

'' (1991) * ''

Phir Teri Kahani Yaad Aayee ''Phir Teri Kahani Yaad Aayee'' () is an Indian 90's melodious musical Hindi-language romance film. It was produced by Jonny Bakshi and Nitin Keni, directed by Mahesh Bhatt, and starred Pooja Bhatt and Rahul Roy. The Film premiered on Zee TV on ...

'' (1993) * ''

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'' (1993) * ''

Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke ''Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke'' () is a 1993 Indian romantic comedy-drama film, directed by Mahesh Bhatt and produced by Tahir Hussain, with screenplay written by Aamir Khan and Robin Bhatt, and with a musical score by Nadeem-Shravan. It stars Aamir ...

'' (1993) * '' Gumrah'' (1993) * '' Naaraaz'' (1994) * ''

Haunted – 3D ''Haunted – 3D'' is a 2011 Indian supernatural action horror film directed by Vikram Bhatt and starring Mahaakshay Chakraborty, Tia Bajpai, Achint Kaur and Arif Zakaria. It is the first Indian stereoscopic 3D horror film. The promos and fi ...

'' (2011) * '' Kasoor'' (2001) * '' Raaz'' (2002) * ''

Awara Paagal Deewana ''Awara Paagal Deewana'' (English: ''Wayward, Crazy, Insane'') is a 2002 Indian Hindi-language action comedy film directed by Vikram Bhatt. The film's music was composed by Anu Malik, and the lyrics by Sameer. It has a plot loosely inspired b ...

'' (2002) * '' Aap Mujhe Achche Lagne Lage'' (2002) * '' Footpath'' (2003) * '' Inteha'' (2003) * '' Aetbaar'' (2004) * '' Elaan'' (2005) * '' Jurm'' (2005) * '' Deewane Huye Paagal'' (2005) * '' Ankahee'' (2006) * '' Red: The Dark Side'' (2007) * '' Life Mein Kabhie Kabhiee'' (2007) * ''

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'' (2007) * '' 1920'' (2008) * '' Three: Love, Lies, Betrayal'' (2009) * ''

'' (2010) * ''

'' (2011) * ''

Phhir ''Phhir'' () is an Indian Hindi-language thriller film directed by Girish Dhamija, starring Rajneesh Duggal, Adah Sharma, and Roshni Chopra. The film was produced by ASA Productions and Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. and was released on 12 August 2011. ...

'' (2011) * '' Dangerous Ishhq'' (2012) * '' Raaz 3D'' (2012) * ''

Creature 3D ''Creature 3D'' is a 2014 Indian 3D monster- horror film directed by Vikram Bhatt. It is produced by Bhushan Kumar and Krishan Kumar and co-produced by Ajay Kapoor under the banner of T-Series in association with BVG Films. It stars Bipasha ...

'' (2014) ;Director * '' Bhavna (film)'' (1984) * ''Khoon Bahaa Ganga Mein'' (1988) * '' Ek Hi Maqsad'' (1988)

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* Year of birth missing (living people) Living people Hindi film cinematographers Film directors from Mumbai Hindi-language film directors Pravin 20th-century Indian film directors 21st-century Indian film directors Cinematographers from Maharashtra {{India-film-bio-stub