September 20, 2017
A string of celebrities including Shraddha Kapoor, Sonam
Kapoor and Anupam Kher have wished a year full of love, luck and happiness to
veteran filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt on his 69th birthday on Wednesday.
His
daughters actress Alia Bhatt and actor-filmmaker Pooja have shared a
heart-warming message, where they have described him as a "mad teacher" and "a
friend".
Mahesh ventured into Bollywood in 1974 with "Manzilein Aur Bhi
Hain". But his movie "Saaransh", was a stand-out film and was screened at the
14th Moscow International Film Festival. It became India's official entry for
the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film for that year.
He went
on to become one of the most recognized directors of Bollywood by giving both
art-house works such as "Daddy" and "Swayam" as well as commercial romantic hits
like "Awaargi", "Aashiqui" and "Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin". He next directed
"Sadak" which remains his highest grossing film either directed or produced
under the banner -- Vishesh Films.
In 1994 he won the National Film Award
- Special Jury Award for directing "Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke". In 1999, he directed
the autobiographical "Zakhm". Bhatt has also produced contemporary films such as
"Jism", "Murder" and "Woh Lamhe".
Here is what celebrities have tweeted:
Alia: My sunshine my rain, my old man who's taught me of love and pain! The
maddest teacher alive. Happy birthday my friend! May we be father daughter in
all the lifetimes the universe has to offer ????
Pooja Bhatt: These words
spoken in 1998 resonate today...Happy Birthday Mahesh Bhatt and thank you for
being the father you are to more than your kids!
Anupam Kher: Happy
Birthday to Mahesh Bhatt, who held a newcomer's hand 33 years back and remains
my guiding force till today. Thank you Bhatt Saab.
Hansal Mehta: Thank
you for being a mentor and friend. Happy Birthday dear Mahesh Bhatt.
Sonam Kapoor: Happy Birthday! Hope you have a great year ahead uncle! Mahesh
Bhatt.
Shraddha: Here's wishing you a very happy birthday! Mahesh Bhatt
loads of love ??
Ekta Kapoor: Happy Birthday Mahesh Bhattji. One of the
most wonderful and super talented director Bollywood has ever produced!
Kriti Kharbanda: Happiest birthday Mahesh Bhatt sir! May you have the most
wonderful year ahead! God bless!
Gauahar Khan: Happy happy birthday to
the most inspiring person ! A visionary , a lover, and the creator of my
favourite film 'Daddy'. Mahesh Bhatt I love you sir!