Mahesh Bhatt, a celebrated filmmaker in Bollywood, has directed a number of films that have left a mark on Indian cinema. While some of his films have achieved great success, others have struggled to connect with audiences. Bhatt, who was born in Mumbai on September 20, 1948, entered the film industry as a director with ‘Manzilen Aur Bhi Hain’ in 1974. His filmography includes well-regarded films such as ‘Lahu Ke Do Rang’, ‘Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahi’, ‘Sadak’, ‘Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke’, and ‘Aashiqui’. However, this article highlights five films that did not achieve similar success.
‘Tadipaar’, released in 1993, featured a cast including Mithun Chakraborty, Juhi Chawla, and Anupam Kher. The film, despite having music by Nadeem-Shravan, was a box office failure, with a lifetime collection of 2.30 crore.
‘Zakhm’, released in 1998, starred Pooja Bhatt, Ajay Devgn, and Kunal Khemu. Although the film underperformed, the song ‘Gali Mein Aaj Chand Nikla’ gained popularity. Its lifetime collection was 4.22 crore.
‘Duplicate’, also released in 1998, starred Shah Rukh Khan in a dual role, alongside Juhi Chawla and Sonali Bendre. Despite its popular music, the film was not successful commercially, with a lifetime collection of 10.17 crore.
‘Dastak’, released in 1996, starred Mukul Dev, Sharad Kapoor, and Sushmita Sen. The film was a flop, with a lifetime collection of 3.01 crore.
‘Chaahat’, released in 1996, featured Shah Rukh Khan, Pooja Bhatt, and Naseeruddin Shah. Despite the popularity of its music, the film did not perform well at the box office, garnering a lifetime collection of 6.87 crore.