Mukesh Bhatt

Excitement is soaring for 'Awarapan 2' as Emraan Hashmi returns, fueled by the first film's cult status. Top distributors are fiercely vying for rights, reminiscent of old-school bidding wars. Producer Mukesh Bhatt is evaluating numerous offers, with a decision on distribution partners expected soon. The sequel, directed by Nitin Kakkar, promises significant buzz.

Mohit Suri, the visionary behind poignant films like 'Aashiqui 2', lightheartedly asserts that his capacity for deep emotions is reserved for his movies, not his everyday life. Passionately advocating for new actors, he insists that authentic relationships with the audience foster enduring memories.

Veteran singer Usha Uthup blended the English classic '500 Miles' and 'Jab Koi Baat Bigad Jaye' from the film "Jurm".

Veteran playback singer Kumar Sanu says the enduring love for the iconic 1990 song Jab Koi Baat Bigad Jaye from the film "Jurm" continues to warm his heart, decades after it was released.

Following the threat issued by the MNS to multiplexes, warning them against screening 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil', film producer Mukesh Bhatt has spoken up.

Producer Mukesh Bhatt, who along with his brother Mahesh Bhatt co-founded Vishesh Films, recently got candid about his strained family ties and how they have affected his personal life. Mukesh Bhatt revealed that he wasn’t invited to his niece Alia Bhatt’s wedding with Ranbir Kapoor. Mukesh also mentioned that he has yet to meet Alia and Ranbir’s daughter, Raha, who turned three this year.

More emotionally charged than Aditya Roy Kapur, is how producer Mukesh Bhatt describes Kartik Aaryan’s role in Aashiqui 3.

There was something about Sushant Singh Rajput that Mukesh Bhatt felt was disconnected. He added that it bothered him more than anything else that he was quite a very disturbed boy.

Dismissing reports that director Mohit Suri has walked out of "Aashiqui 3" over money issues, producer Mukesh Bhatt says work on the romantic-drama is in process.

Bhatts have always kept the star value away from ruling their films.

The cinematic world suffered a lot due to the lockdown. Many big projects failed to see the day’s light because of it. However, now that things are getting back to normal, filmmakers have been seen releasing one after another movie. Unfortunately, not every Bollywood film is keeping the cash register ringing at the box office. Many of the big banner movies have been seen tanking badly at the box office, and according to Mukesh Bhatt, the reason behind the same is that the audience now needs more than what was being served to it before the pandemic.

Mukesh Bhatt has reacted strongly to allegations leveled by Bollywood actress Luviena Lodh, who alleged that filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt has been harassing her. While Luviena Lodh has alleged that she is married to Mahesh Bhatt’s nephew Sumit Sabharwal, the filmmaker has denied any relation. In an exclusive interaction with ETimes, Mukesh Bhatt stated, "As mentioned in our defamation plaint submitted in the courts today, that Mr. Sumit Sabharwal is only an employee in my production company Vishesh Films for over 20 years as opposed to Ms. Luveena Lodh’s claims that he is our relative in various media reports and publications.”

The third instalment in the Aashiqui franchise has become a topic of hot debate ever since the film's leading man, Kartik Aaryan confirmed the project on social media. The film titled Aashiqui 3, will be directed by Anurag Basu and produced by Bhushan Kumar and Mukesh Bhatt. Now, the film's producer Mukesh Bhatt has revealed key information about the film's female lead to a news portal.

According to distributors and exhibitors, Murder 2, produced by Mahesh and Mukesh Bhatt’s banner Vishesh Films, promises to be a trendsetter from the Bhatt camp

The eighth Global Film Festival Noida was inaugurated at Marwah Studios recently by filmmaker Mukesh Bhatt, director Ketan Mehta, actress Mugdha Godse, ambassador of Czech Republic Milan Hovorka and Demetrios A Theophylactou, high commissioner, Cyprus, in attendance.

Producer Mukesh Bhatt appears to backtrack on his earlier comments about Divya Khossla Kumar seeking publicity for her "Savi vs Jigra" allegations. Bhatt, heard in a leaked recording, denies making such claims and suggests a "planned" move to harm Kumar. He assures her he said nothing defamatory and hints at "the other camp" being responsible.

Mukesh Bhatt and other producers have announced that they might revise TV workers’ wages.

Tim Cook spent time at Mehboob Studio recently discussing Bollywood and possibilities of investments with Mahesh and Mukesh Bhatt.

Senior film producer Mukesh Bhatt (President of Film & Television Producers Guild of India) met Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh this morning to discuss the release of Karan Johar's film, 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil'. He was accompanied by Apoorva Mehta, CEO of Dharma Productions and Union Minister Babul Supriyo.

Emraan Hashmi and Mallika Sherawat skyrocketed to fame with the 2004 film Murder, directed by Anurag Basu and produced by Mukesh Bhatt. While the film opened to mixed reviews, it soon became a superhit. However, few know that Emraan Hashmi was not the original choice for the lead role, Rajniesh Duggall was. After hearing the bold storyline, which included intimate scenes, Rajniesh confided that he had a girlfriend (now his wife Pallavee) and that he couldn’t kiss on-screen.

Mukesh Bhatt asserted that Aashiqui 3 will not proceed until he is satisfied with the music.

The trailer for Savi, starring Anil Kapoor, Divya Khosla, and Harshvardhan Rane, debuted on May 21. Producer Mukesh Bhatt announced it would include the last song by KK. Bhatt revealed this during the trailer launch, expressing admiration for KK. The film's protagonist, played by Divya, seeks justice for her wrongly accused husband. Directed by Abhinay Deo, the film promises a thrilling experience.

Regarding the recent reports labeling Tara Sutaria as the "IT" girl for Aashiqui 3, Mukesh Bhatt dismissed the claims, calling them "absolute nonsense" and emphasizing that there is no truth to the rumors. According to him, Tara Sutaria is not even under consideration for the role. Bhatt clarified that the selection process for the leading lady will be influenced by the readiness of the film's music, as the songs have traditionally played a crucial role in the Aashiqui franchise

Films today are not failing, budgets are. Producers are losing their monies in most movies, barring a few and the reason for that, of course, is the costs not being in line with the final box office numbers. While there are costs that add to the quality of the film, there are a few that are non-productive and only add to the costs and not to its quality. We take a look at one such being the exorbitant and irrational charges paid to the staff of an actor. Mukesh Bhatt has been producing films for the last three decades. Out of 100 years of our cinema, Mukeshji tells us how things have gone wrong only in the last five years.

The brouhaha over the service tax being levied on the film industry hasn’t died down, it’s just gearing up for a larger protest, says Mukesh Bhatt.

Catch up on today's top 5 entertainment stories! Mukesh Bhatt wins a legal battle over the Aashiqui title against Bhushan Kumar, while Kareena Kapoor tops the list of India's highest tax-paying female celebrities. Mira Rajput celebrates her son Zain's birthday, Jaya Prada shares rare photos with her son, and Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal gear up for Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Love & War.

“We were done with the photo shoot, and it was decided that I was leading in the film. But, at that time, his brother Mukesh Bhatt, who is a hardcore producer and extremely practical man, said, ‘Deepak cannot be the hero, I won’t back the film. You take him as a supporting actor.'”

When we spotted filmmaker and the filmi guild president Mukesh Bhatt location-hunting in foreign shores, we did a double take

Mukesh Bhatt, who was in Delhi to meet the UPA leaders and the I&B minister to discuss Indian film industry’s long pending grievances, says there will be no bandh as of now

It's a blunt quote alright but this is exactly what Vikram Bhatt told us on the professional split between his uncles Mahesh and Mukesh Bhatt. To quote Vikram in full, he told ETimes, when contacted this evening, "Whatever I have to say I will not say because my boss Mahesh Bhatt has asked me to not talk on this subject and I have to listen to him."