Suhrita Das

Filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt is set to anchor Pehchaan, a show that brings together 13 Sikh voices and their stories of resilience, faith and service. In an exclusive conversation with ETimes, the veteran filmmaker opened up about spirituality, unlearning, fatherhood, his bond with granddaughter Raha Kapoor, and his memories of legendary singer Asha Bhosle—while reflecting on finding meaning beyond identity.

Pooja Bhatt, a strong Bollywood personality, faced a tough choice between love and career early in her life. Director suhrita das revealed that Pooja was offered 'Aashiqui' after her debut in 'Daddy.' However, she chose her then-boyfriend, who demanded she pick between him and acting. Pooja later regretted her decision after witnessing the film's production, realizing what she had missed.

Screenshot of a Facebook post written by suhrita das, an associate of filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt, has gone viral on social media. The Facebook post was written by Suhrita on June 14, 11.08 am, even before the world was officially aware that Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput was dead.

Mahesh Bhatt returns as a writer with 'Tu Meri Poori Kahani,' featuring music by Anu Malik, who is making a comeback after facing 'me too' allegations. Bhatt defends working with Malik, citing the National Commission Of Women's lack of evidence against him.

Mahesh Bhatt emphasizes the importance of lived experiences in filmmaking, stating that relevance stems from translating personal narratives into fictional stories. He believes audiences seek solutions to their problems through cinema, connecting with characters who mirror their struggles. Bhatt highlights that low-budget films with authentic stories and relatable themes can resonate deeply, transcending the need for extensive marketing.

Mahesh Bhatt's upcoming romantic musical, 'Tu Meri Poori Kahani,' explores the dilemma of choosing between love and fame, drawing from director suhrita das's real-life experiences. Bhatt emphasizes the film's realistic portrayal of modern women's challenges and its potential to offer solace in turbulent times. He hopes the film, starring debutants, will resonate with audiences and generate positive word-of-mouth.

With new addition of actor in the second instalment, ‘Sadak 2’ has become one of the most awaited films in Bollywood. While titbits from the sets of the film make its way into the social media, Pooja today took to her Twitter handle to share a video showing the journey of the movie so far.

Filmmaker Vikram Bhatt directed three new films: the historical 'Rann,' the wildlife thriller 'Viraat,' and the romantic drama 'Tumko Meri Kasam.' 'Tumko Meri Kasam' traced Dr. Ajay Murdia's journey, the founder of Indira IVF. Bhatt's period drama 'Rann' focused on Maharana Rana Raj Singh's opposition to Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb's policies.

Filmmaker Vikram Bhatt revealed a new film titled 'Tu Meri Puri Kahani' by Mahesh Bhatt, a fresh take on the 'Aashiqui' franchise. Despite disputes over the 'Aashiqui' title, Mahesh Bhatt is moving forward with a new narrative, featuring new talent and memorable music, directed by suhrita das, focusing on a modern love story.

Everyone is still mourning the loss of Sushant Singh Rajput, who passed away on June 14. The actor’s rumoured girlfriend Rhea Chakraborty has had her round of questioning with the police with regards to the actor’s untimely demise. Standing strong with the actress is her is an associate of Mahesh Bhatt, who had worked with Rhea on ‘Jalebi’.