In the 80s and 90s, Mahesh Bhatt brilliantly juggled between commercial and parallel cinema, helming acclaimed films like Arth (1982), Saaransh (1984), Daddy (1989), Aashiqui (1990), Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin (1991), Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke (1993), and Zakhm (1999). The director is also the recipient of numerous industry honors, including Filmfare Awards for Best Director, Best Actor and Best Villain.
Along with his brother- Mukesh Bhatt, Mahesh own a production house called Vishesh Films, which has produced films like Raaz (2002), Jism (2003), Murder (2004), Kalyug (2005), Gangster (2006), and Tum Mile (2009).