Mukesh Bhatt (born 5 June 1952) is an

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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 Vishesh Films is an Indian film company, founded in 1986. It is currently owned by Mukesh Bhatt and is named after his son Vishesh. Vishesh Films is one of the most successful Indian film production houses. History In 1987 Mukesh Bhatt turned ...

, 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

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. 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;

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

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to produce the love story ''

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

'' (1990), starring debutantes

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and Anu Aggarwal, which was directed by his brother Mahesh. The films following ''Aashiqui'', including '' Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin'' (1991) and ''

Sadak ''Sadak'' (; ) is a 1991 Indian Hindi-language romantic action 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. It is an unofficial remake of 1976 ...

'' (1991) starring

Pooja Bhatt Pooja Bhatt (born 24 February 1972) is an Indian actress, director, and filmmaker who works in Hindi films. She established herself as one of the leading actresses of the 1990s and is the recipient of several accolades, including two National ...

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and

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, were all big hits; the films were released under the banner of his production company

. Bhatt produced more films in the following years, such as, ''

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'' (1993) starring

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, ''

Naajayaz ''Naajayaz'' () is a 1995 Indian action thriller film directed by Mahesh Bhatt and produced on a budget of 26.8 million. It was a critical and commercial success. It stars Ajay Devgn, Naseeruddin Shah, Juhi Chawla, Deepak Tijori, Gulshan Grov ...

'' (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

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and

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was successful venture for the producer, while the horror films '' Raaz'' (2002), and its sequel ''

Raaz – The Mystery Continues ''Raaz: The Mystery Continues'', shortened as ''RTMC'' or ''Raaz 2'', (English: ''Secret: The Mystery Continues'') is a 2009 Indian Hindi-language supernatural horror film directed by Mohit Suri. The film stars Emraan Hashmi, Kangana Ranaut and ...

'' (2009), and its sequel ''

Raaz 3 ''Raaz 3: The Third Dimension'' is a 2012 Indian Hindi-language supernatural horror film directed by Vikram Bhatt, and co-produced by Mahesh Bhatt and Mukesh Bhatt. The film stars Bipasha Basu as the lead and antagonist, along with Emraan Hashmi ...

'' (2012), and its sequel ''

Raaz Reboot ''Raaz: Reboot'' () is a 2016 Indian horror thriller film written and directed by Vikram Bhatt. It features Emraan Hashmi, Kriti Kharbanda and Gaurav Arora in the lead roles. The film is the fourth in the horror film series, Raaz (film series), ...

'' (2016) both were received positively. In 2004, he introduced his nephew

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on the big screen with the film ''

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'', also starring

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. His recent ventures as producer include, ''

Zeher ''Zeher'' () is a 2005 Indian Hindi-language mystery thriller film directed by debutant Mohit Suri and produced by Mahesh Bhatt. The film stars Emraan Hashmi, Shamita Shetty and Udita Goswami, and is an adaptation of the 2003 American film ' ...

'' (2005), '' Kalyug'' (2005), ''

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'' (2006), ''

Woh Lamhe ''Woh Lamhe...'' () is a 2006 Indian Hindi-language romantic drama film directed by Mohit Suri and produced by Mahesh Bhatt and Mukesh Bhatt under Vishesh Films. The film stars Kangana Ranaut and Shiney Ahuja. The film is supposedly based on ...

'' (2006), ''

Awarapan ''Awarapan'' () is a 2007 Indian Hindi-language action crime film directed by Mohit Suri and written by Shagufta Rafique, from a story by Mahesh Bhatt and produced by Mukesh Bhatt. An uncredited remake of the South Korean film ''A Bittersweet ...

'' (2007), and its sequel '' Awarapan 2'' (2026) and ''

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'' (2008) and its sequel ''

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'' (2012) and its sequel '' Jannat 3'' (2026), and ''

Tum Mile ''Tum Mile'' (English: ''I Met You'') is a 2009 Indian Hindi-language romantic drama disaster film directed by Kunal Deshmukh, with the story concept by Vishesh Bhatt. The film stars Emraan Hashmi and Soha Ali Khan. It is a love story set again ...

'' (2009) and its sequel '' Tum Mile 2'' (2026) and ''

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'' (2010). and ''

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'' (2004). and its sequel ''

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'' (2011). and its sequel ''

Murder 3 ''Murder 3'' is a 2013 Indian Hindi-language thriller film directed by Vishesh Bhatt and produced by Mukesh Bhatt from Vishesh Films. It is the third instalment in the ''Murder'' film series and a standalone sequel to the 2011 film ''Murder 2 ...

'' (2013). and its sequel '' Murder 4'' (2025) and ''

'' (1990) and its sequel ''

Aashiqui 2 ''Aashiqui 2'' () is a 2013 Indian romantic musical drama film directed by Mohit Suri and produced by Mahesh Bhatt, Mukesh Bhatt, Bhushan Kumar and Krishan Kumar under the Vishesh Films and T-Series Films, with Mahesh Bhatt also serving a ...

'' (2013) and its sequel '' Aashiqui 3'' (2026) and '' Mr. X'' (2015) and ''

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'' (2026) and '' Mr. I'' (2026) He, along with his brother Mahesh, produced '' Mr. X'' (2015) and ''

Hamari Adhuri Kahani ''Hamari Adhuri Kahani'' () is a 2015 Indian Hindi-language musical romantic drama film directed by Mohit Suri and produced by Mahesh Bhatt under the banners of Vishesh Films and Fox Star Studios. The film stars Emraan Hashmi, Vidya Balan an ...

'' (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

* ''

'' (2013) * '' Love Games'' (2016) * ''

Sadak 2 ''Sadak 2'' (; ) is a 2020 Indian Hindi-language action thriller road film directed by Mahesh Bhatt and produced by Fox Star Studios and Mukesh Bhatt under their banner Vishesh Films. A sequel to the 1991 film ''Sadak'', it stars Sanjay Dutt (r ...

'' (2020)

Awards

* 1992: Nominated,

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– '' Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin'' * 1999: Nominated,

– ''

'' * 2003: Nominated,

– '' 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

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External links

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