Archive · 20 Sep 2025
Mahesh Bhatt Reflects on Film Career's Ups and Downs
Mahesh Bhatt, a well-known director, is talking about his career.
He started out with many failures and felt like he was 'dead on arrival' until his film 'Arth' became a success.
He says that filmmaking is full of ups and downs.
He also talks about why he stopped directing and how he mentors young talent, now focusing on mentoring the new director Suhrita Das.
Mahesh Bhatt says he considers himself a 'stumbling-fumbling' person in the film industry.
His early directorial efforts faced box office failures.
He found success with semi-autobiographical films like 'Arth'.
Bhatt stopped directing to focus on the importance of authenticity.
He now promotes 'Tu Meri Poori Kahani,' a film by a new director.
- Who
- Mahesh Bhatt
- What
- Reflecting on his film career, including successes and failures.
- When
- Not specified, interview given recently.
- Where
- Mumbai, India
- Why
- To discuss his journey in filmmaking.
- Profession
- Filmmaker-Producer
- Early Career
- Assistant Director to Raj Khosla
- Directorial Debut
- Manzilein Aur Bhi Hain (1974)
- Breakthrough Film
- Arth
- Mentored
- Emraan Hashmi, Mallika Sherawat, others
- Current Role
- Creator of 'Tu Meri Poori Kahani'
