Pooja Bhatt, the actress turned director, turns 50 this year on February 24. She made her debut with Mahesh Bhatt's film Daddy when she was only 17 years old, and she is known for her diverse performances.
On February 24, 1972, she was born to Mahesh and Kiran Bhatt. Alia Bhatt and Shaheen Bhatt's step-sister is Pooja Bhatt.
Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin (1991), in which she starred alongside Aamir Khan, catapulted her to stardom. Sadak, Zakhm, Border, Angrakshak, Tamanna, and Gunehgar are some of the fantastic films she has appeared in during her acting career.
Later that year, she took on the role of director and directed Paap, a critically acclaimed film starring Udita Goswami and John Abraham. Pooja Bhatt Productions is her own production firm, where she continues to produce and direct films. She was most recently seen in Bombay Begums, an OTT drama.
Here are some of the actress's most well-known flicks as she celebrates her birthday today:
Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin: This 1991 film was an instant hit with the younger generation due to its song. The acting skills of Alia Bhatt and Aamir Khan, as well as their chemistry, were highly praised. This film, directed by Mahesh Bhatt, was a remake of the classic romantic comedy It Happened One Night (1934).
Sadak: This Mahesh Bhatt-directed film was a smash hit when it was released in 1991. Sanjay Dutt and Pooja Bhatt starred in the film, which was about a young man who fell in love with a sex prostitute. This romance-action drama went on to become one of the highest-grossing films of the era.
Zakhm: This film, directed by Mahesh Bhatt once again, was released in 1998. Ajay Devgn, Pooja Bhatt, and Nagarjuna starred in the film. As a child artist, actor Kunal Khemu appears in the film. During the 1992 Mumbai riots, Devgn's character struggles to come to terms with his status as the kid of an interfaith marriage. The film earned the Nargis Dutt Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration in addition to melting hearts around the world.
Border: When it was released in 1997, it was one of the best and highest-grossing pictures of the period, with filmmaker J P Dutta's patriotic drama achieving huge economic and critical success. In this film, Pooja Bhatt plays the part of an army wife. Sunny Deol, Sunil Shetty, Sudesh Berry, Puneet Issar, Jackie Shroff, Akshaye Khanna, Kulbhushan Kharbanda, Sharbani Mukherjee, Tabu, and Raakhee were among the ensemble cast members.
Junoon: Mahesh Bhatt directed Junoon, which was released in 1992. Inspired by the 1981 film An American Werewolf in London, it was a horror-thriller. This film was a box office triumph thanks to its visual effects and stellar performances by the stars. Rahul Roy, Avinash Wadhawan, and Pooja Bhatt starred in the film.
Chaahat: Another romantic-action drama directed by Mahesh Bhatt, Chaahat was released in 1996. Shah Rukh Khan, Pooja Bhatt, Naseeruddin Shah, Ramya Krishna, and Anupam Kher played significant parts in the love drama. In addition, in 2009, the film was recreated in Odia as Prem Rogi.
Bombay Begums: Bombay Begums follows five ladies from various socioeconomic backgrounds as they fight for survival in Mumbai. The show is centred on Alia Bhatt's character Rani and how her life intersects with the lives of the other four women — Lily, Fatima, Shai, and Ayesha.
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