# Mahesh Bhatt filmography

This following is the list of films to which Mahesh Bhatt has contributed. He has produced and directed nearly 80 films and has also contributed in more than 100 films as writer in predominantly Hindi-language films. Bhatt and his brother Mukesh Bhatt joined hands to establish Vishesh Films and then provided stories and screenplays for over twenty films, many of which were box-office successes. Bhatt has produced multiple contemporary films such as Raaz (2002), Jism (2003), Murder (2004), Gangster (2006), Woh Lamhe (2006), Jannat (2008), Murder 2 (2011), and Aashiqui 2 (2013).

## Films

| Year | Films | Director | Producer | Writer | Notes |
| 1974 | Manzilein Aur Bhi Hain | Yes | | | |
| 1977 | Vishwasghaat | Yes | | | |
| 1978 | Naya Daur | Yes | | | |
| 1979 | Lahu Ke Do Rang | Yes | | | 2 Filmfare Awards including Best Supporting Actress for Helen |
| 1980 | Abhimanyu | Yes | | | |
| 1982 | Arth | Yes | | Yes | National Film Award for Best Actress for Shabana Azmi Filmfare Award for Best Dialogue Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Film Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Director |
| 1984 | Saaransh | Yes | | Yes | Filmfare Award for Best Story National Film Award for Best Lyrics (Vasant Dev) India's official entry to the 57th Academy Awards (Best Foreign Language Film) Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Film Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Director |
| 1985 | Janam | Yes | | Yes | Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Director Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Story |
| 1986 | Aashiana | Yes | | | |
| 1986 | Naam | Yes | | | |
| 1987 | Aaj | Yes | | | |
| 1987 | Kaash | Yes | | Yes | |
| 1987 | Thikaana | Yes | | | |
| 1988 | Siyaasat | Yes | | | |
| 1988 | Kabzaa | Yes | | | Based on On the Waterfront |
| 1989 | Daddy | Yes | | | National Film Award – Special Mention - Anupam Kher |
| 1990 | Awaargi | Yes | | | |
| 1990 | Jurm | Yes | | | |
| 1990 | Aashiqui | Yes | | | Won 4 Filmfare Awards Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Director |
| 1990 | Haque | | Yes | Yes | |
| 1991 | Swayam | Yes | | | |
| 1991 | Saathi | Yes | | | |
| 1991 | Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin | Yes | | | Based on It Happened One Night Remade in Tamil Kadhal Rojavae Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Film Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Director |
| 1991 | Sadak | Yes | | | Won – Filmfare Award for Best Villain (Sadashiv Amrapurkar) Remade in Tamil as Appu |
| 1992 | Saatwan Aasmaan | Yes | | | |
| 1992 | Junoon | Yes | | | Based on An American Werewolf in London |
| 1992 | Maarg | Yes | | | Originally titled Prem Dharam when launched in 1988. Released straight on video |
| 1993 | Phir Teri Kahani Yaad Aayee | Yes | | | TV movie (Zee TV) |
| 1993 | Gunaah | Yes | | | |
| 1993 | Sir | Yes | | | Based on Bulundi Remade as Gangmaster |
| 1993 | Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke | Yes | | | Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Director National Film Award – Special Mention (shared with producer Tahir Hussain) Based on Houseboat |
| 1993 | Gumrah | Yes | | | |
| 1993 | Tadipaar | Yes | | | |
| 1994 | The Gentleman | Yes | | Yes | Remake of Tamil movie Gentleman |
| 1994 | Naaraaz | Yes | | | |
| 1995 | Milan | Yes | | | |
| 1995 | Naajayaz | Yes | | | |
| 1995 | Criminal | Yes | | | Telugu–Hindi bilingual based on The Fugitive |
| 1996 | Papa Kehte Hai | Yes | Yes | | |
| 1996 | Sardari Begum | | Yes | | Best Feature Film in Urdu National Film Award/Special Jury Award: Kirron Kher National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress: Rajeshwari Sachdev |
| 1996 | Chaahat | Yes | | | |
| 1996 | Dastak | Yes | | | |
| 1997 | Tamanna | Yes | | Yes | |
| 1998 | Duplicate | Yes | | | Based on The Whole Town's Talking |
| 1998 | Angaaray | Yes | | | Based on State of Grace |
| 1998 | Dushman | | | Yes | Based on Eye for an Eye |
| 1998 | Zakhm | Yes | | Yes | Filmfare Award for Best Story Nargis Dutt Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration |
| 1999 | Yeh Hai Mumbai Meri Jaan | Yes | | | Originally titled Mr. Aashiq, audio released under that name as well |
| 1999 | Kartoos | Yes | | | Based on Point of No Return/ French movie La Femme Nikita |
| 1999 | Sangharsh | | | Yes | Based on The Silence of the Lambs |
| 2001 | Kasoor | | | Yes | Based on Jagged Edge |
| 2001 | Yeh Zindagi Ka Safar | | | Yes | |
| 2002 | Raaz | | Yes | Yes | Based on What Lies Beneath |
| 2002 | Gunaah | | | Yes | |
| 2003 | Saaya | | Yes | | Based on Dragonfly |
| 2003 | Footpath | | Yes | Yes | Based on State of Grace |
| 2003 | Jism | | | Yes | Based on Body Heat which itself was based on Double Indemnity |
| 2003 | Inteha | | | Yes | Based on Fear |
| 2004 | Murder | | Yes | | Based on Unfaithful which itself was based on the French movie The Unfaithful Wife |
| 2005 | Rog | | | Yes | Based on Laura |
| 2005 | Zeher | | Yes | Yes | Based on Out of Time |
| 2005 | Nazar | | | Yes | |
| 2005 | Kalyug | | Yes | | |
| 2006 | Gangster | | Yes | Yes |
| 2006 | The Killer | | Yes | |
| 2006 | Woh Lamhe | | Yes | Yes |
| 2007 | Awarapan | | Yes | Yes | |
| 2007 | Showbiz | | Yes | | |
| 2008 | Jannat | | Yes | |
| 2009 | Raaz - The Mystery Continues | | Yes | | |
| 2009 | Tum Mile | | Yes | | |
| 2010 | Crook | | Yes | | |
| 2010 | Kajraare | | | Yes | |
| 2011 | Murder 2 | | Yes | Yes | Based on The Chaser |
| 2012 | Blood Money | | Yes | | |
| 2012 | Jannat 2 | | Yes | Yes | |
| 2012 | Jism 2 | | | Yes | |
| 2012 | Raaz 3D | | Yes | | |
| 2013 | Murder 3 | | Yes | Yes | Remake of The Hidden Face |
| 2013 | Aashiqui 2 | | Yes | | Highest box office grossing film of Vishesh Films |
| 2015 | CityLights | | Yes | | |
| 2015 | Khamoshiyan | | Yes | | |
| 2015 | Mr. X | | Yes | | Also singer of title song "Mr. X" |
| 2015 | Hamari Adhuri Kahani | | Yes | Yes | |
| 2016 | Love Games | | Yes | | |
| 2016 | Raaz Reboot | | Yes | | |
| 2017 | Begum Jaan | | Yes | | |
| 2018 | Jalebi | | Yes | | |
| 2018 | The Dark Side of Life: Mumbai City | | | | Acting debut, Post production |
| 2020 | Sadak 2 | Yes | | Yes | |
| 2022 | Judaa Hoke Bhi | | | Yes | |
| 2023 | 1920: Horrors of the Heart | | | Yes | |

### Television

| Year | Show | Director | Producer | Notes |
| 1995–1997 | Swabhimaan | Yes | No | |
| 1995 | A Mouthful of Sky | Yes | No | |
| 1997 | Kabhie Kabhie | Yes | No | |
| 2014 | CEO's Got Talent | No | No | Judge |
| 2014–2019 | Udaan | No | Yes | |
| 2015 | Khwaabon Ka Safar with Mahesh Bhatt | No | Yes | Host |
| 2016–2018 | Naamkaran | Yes | Yes | |
| 2017–2018 | Tu Aashiqui | No | Yes | |
| 2020 | Dil Jaise Dhadke... Dhadakne Do | No | No | Creator |
| 2022 | Pehchaan | No | Yes | Also host |

### Web series

| Year | Title | Platform | Note |
| 2019 | Yours Truly | ZEE5 | |