#Mahesh Bhatt

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Lahu Ke Do Rang (1979)

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"I want to be a chef, but life seems determined to make me a villain!" – Bablu

Shahrukh Khan plays a double role as Bablu, a sweet-natured chef, and Mannu, a dangerous criminal. Bablu dreams of becoming a top chef and winning Sonia's (Juhi Chawla) heart. meanwhile, Mannu escapes from prison, discovers Bablu’s existence, and plots to take over his life to escape the law. chaos ensues as Mannu tries to execute his plan while Bablu fights to reclaim his life.

read my review below (may contain spoilers):

rewatched November 28th, 2024 on Netflix

Duplicate is one of those silly Bollywood movies that I can’t help but enjoy. it’s stupid and over-the-top, but somehow it works for me. the concept of a double role is always fun, especially when it’s Shah Rukh Khan doing it. he’s done double roles before, but this time, we actually see both characters on the screen together, interacting closely. it feels fresh and exciting even though the idea itself isn’t new. the charm of this movie lies in its imperfections. the special effects, which were apparently groundbreaking for Bollywood at the time, are hilarious by today’s standards. I can literally see the edges where one Shah Rukh ends, and the other begins. but you know what? that’s part of the fun. the unpolished effects give the movie a quirky charm, and I forgive it because it was Bollywood's first try to do something ambitious for its time. the comedy and drama in this movie are entertaining, though they’re exaggerated to the max. Shah Rukh Khan brings his usual mix of over-the-top drama and comedic timing, which keeps things interesting. even when the plot gets ridiculous, his antics make it enjoyable. there’s something oddly satisfying about watching Bablu, the innocent chef, trying to deal with Mannu, the dangerous criminal. it’s chaotic but entertaining.

the songs are a mixed bag for me. Mere Mehboob Mere Sanam is definitely a highlight - catchy and memorable. the rest of the songs don’t quite make it to my playlist. I have to mention Juhi Chawla. I usually adore her in movies, but her high-pitched voice in this one can be a bit much after a while. I kept wondering if they dubbed her voice because Bollywood has this habit of doing that to female actresses, and it can be so frustrating. that said, her bubbly and sweet nature shines through, and she adds a touch of charm to the chaos.the story itself is simple but entertaining. it’s fun to see how Mannu tries to take over Bablu’s life and how Bablu fights back. it’s all so overdramatic and silly, yet somehow, I couldn’t look away. all in all, Duplicate is what I’d call a guilty pleasure movie. it’s not a masterpiece, but it’s fun in its own silly way. the flaws, the chaos, and the over-the-top drama somehow hook me in. it’s not something I’d recommend to everyone, but for those who enjoy quirky Bollywood comedies, it’s worth a watch.

final verdict: I think it was okay/watchable

maturity rating: 13+ genre: action, comedy, musical duration: 2h 44m (164 mins) country: India language: Hindi screenplay: Robin Bhatt, Akash Khurana, Javed Siddiqui major cast: Shah Rukh Khan, Juhi Chawla, Sonali Bendre, Farida Jalal

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"Tum Aaye To Aaya Mujhe Yaad,

Gali Mein Aaj Chand Nikla Jaane Kitne Dinoon Ke Baad,

Gali Mein Aaj Chand Nikla"

25 Years of #Zakhm (25/12/1998).

Directed and written by Mahesh Bhatt, Zakhm was produced by him along with Pooja Bhatt. The film stars notable actors such as Ajay Devgn, Kunal Khemu, Pooja Bhatt, Sonali Bendre, and #Nagarjuna.

It is inspired by the life of Mahesh Bhatt's mother, Shirin Mohammad Ali, with Pooja Bhatt playing her character. Zakhm received acclaim for its contribution to national integration, earning the Nargis Dutt Award for Best Feature Film, and Ajay Devgn won his first National Film Award for Best Actor for his performance in the movie.

The film's success is also attributed to key contributors like Girish Dhamija, who wrote the dialogues, Tanuja Chandra and Mahesh Bhatt for the screenplay, and Mukesh Bhatt as a producer.

The film's engaging visuals were captured by cinematographer Nirmal Jani, while Sanjay Sankla handled the editing. The memorable music score was composed by M. M. Keeravani, with lyrics by Anand Bakshi, adding depth to this celebrated film.

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Last night I read this book called "I've never been (un)happier" by Shaheen Bhatt. I don't think ive read something so honest ever. It's a book about depression more like her experience dealing with it

Reading it I realised that i was so lucky to have never gone through that thought process that feeling which makes you feel to just end everything

Its not a enjoyable book because shaheen didn't write it for people to enjoy. So definitely it will disturbing to some people but I think EVERONE should read this book

We all think that we know how depression feels but the truth is no we don't. It can only be understood by people who've gone through it. Having reading the book I just got the gist of what its like and I got so scared.

I still can't understand how people who are in depression deal with it

I honestly cant beacause when I ve bad days I just cry very badly and it looks very ugly but sometimes there comes a point when yhere are no tears and it makes everything more frustrating

Shaheen describes this in a very haunting manner.

This is not a review of her book, its a plead to all of you who are reading this to please read that book

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Awarapan, dir. Mohit Suri, 2007

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Mahesh Bhatt’s “Arth” starring Smita Patil and Shabana Azmi to be screened at MAMI Film Festival

The restored version of celebrated film “Arth,” directed by filmmaker, Mahesh Bhatt will be screened at the prestigious MAMI Film Festival on 20th October.

Source: bhaskarlive.in

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Pooja Bhatt To Launch Unfiltered Podcast 'Maine Dil Se Kaha' | People News

New Delhi: Pooja Bhatt to launch a heartfelt, unfiltered podcast called “Maine Dil Se Kaha” that takes an unflinching look at fame, love, and other addictions along with dad Mahesh Bhatt on the occasion of Mahesh Bhatt’s 76th B’day which is produced by Bhatt’s protege Imran Zahid. She opens up about her experiences with addiction, drawing from both her debut film Daddy, and her journey of…

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क्या 4 बच्चों के पिता महेश भट्ट से था अनु अग्रवाल का अफेयर? एक्ट्रेस ने पहली बार तोड़ी चुप्पी

अनु अग्रवाल अपनी पहली ही फिल्म से दर्शकों को प्रभावित करने में सफल रहीं। लेकिन, जितनी तेजी से उनका करियर ऊंचाइयों पर पहुंचा, उतनी ही तेजी से नीचे भी गिरा। इसकी एक वजह उनके साथ हुआ एक हादसा है, जिसने न स��र्फ उनके चेहरे को पूरी तरह से बर्बाद कर दिया, बल्कि एक्ट्रेस को सालों तक लाइमलाइट से भी दूर रखा। आशिकी 90 के दशक की सबसे पॉपुलर और सफल फिल्मों में से एक है, जिसने इस फिल्म के दोनों स्टार्स अनु…

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Mahesh Bhatt, the acclaimed director, who has been working on screen plays that have had profound messages or Governmant controversies, has declared that he will no longer direct. His final directorial credit was in the 2020 film Sadak 2 that starred his daughter Alia Bhatt and according to Bhatt, he now feels that he is ‘outdated’ and a ‘has-been.

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Bloody Ishq Review: This 'Raaz' Wannabe Is a Screechy CGI Car-Crash

"Bloody Ishq" promises an intriguing tale on a secluded Scottish island but falls flat with poor special effects and unconvincing performances.

⭐ Rating: 1 out of 5. Sneha Jaiswal (Twitter | Instagram) One of the tricky truths about box office success is that “success” is measured by how much a movie makes over its budget. For instance, Rohit Dhawan’s “Shehzaada” (2023), starring Kartik Aryan, was made on a budget of INR 65 crore but made only 47.4 crores, so it’s considered a flop. On the other hand, Krishna Bhatt’s “1920: Horrors of…

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Mr. X Title Song Lyrics

Singer:Mili Nair, Mahesh BhattAlbum:Mr. X Tere kadmon ke hain nishaan nahiTeri aag mein hai dhuaan nahiTere lafzon ki zubaan nahiTu hoke bhi hai yahaan nahi (x2) Tu bina jism ki saans haiTu raakh hai, khaak haiTu bina jism ki saans haiTu kaun haiTera naam kya hai bata You can call me X (you can call him X)You can call me X (you can call him X)You can call me X (you can call him X)Mr. X…

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duplicate (1998) dir. mahesh bhatt

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Director Mahesh Bhatt, Sanjay Dutt, Kumar Gaurav and Rajendra Kumar on the sets of Naam (1986).

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Love-All: This Sudhanshu Sharma Directorial Is a Familiar But Sweet, Solid and Endearing Drama

Very early in Sudhanshu Sharma’s ‘Love-All’, we see a man who has just returned to his childhood city, Bhopal. But there is no glitter, spark, vivacity and nostalgia in his eyes upon his return to the roots. The eyes are filled with an infinite void. They carry haunting effects of broken dreams. But when this man, Siddharth Sharma (KK Menon) is on his way home from the railway station, we hear a…

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Imran Zahid, Shruti Sodhi, Mahesh Bhatt, Satyakam Anand, Rajiv Mishra