Vikram Bhatt: Mahesh Bhatt will NEVER direct again, confirms ‘Haunted 3D’ director Vikram Bhatt: ‘No way; it’s over’ | Hindi Movie News
filmmaker Vikram Bhatt confirmed that his mentor Mahesh Bhatt has permanently stepped away from directing, revealing that the veteran’s return to ‘Sadak 2’ was a one-time exception driven by a personal promise, not a sign of things to come.
Why Mahesh Bhatt Came Back in ‘Sadak 2’
Speaking to News18, Vikram Bhatt was unequivocal about Mahesh Bhatt’s upcoming directorial. “Not a chance! It’s over,” he said. The veteran director had originally declared ‘Kartoos’ (1999) to be his last film as a director before returning 21 years later to direct ‘Sadak 2’ starring his daughters Alia Bhatt and Pooja Bhatt.Vikram Bhatt offered an insight into what led to that unexpected comeback. “I think it’s a promise I had made to Mukesh Bhatt. He had said he would only lead if someone else led,” he said. He added: “I’ve never spoken to him about it, but my impression is that he took the reins when he needed to.
Mahesh Bhatt continues to write and produce
While the director’s chair is firmly behind him, Mahesh Bhatt has remained an active force in the industry as a writer and producer. Over the years, he has written stories for several Vikram Bhatt films including ‘Kasoor’, ‘Raaz’, ‘Inteha’, ‘Judaa Hoke Bhi’ and ‘Bloody Ishq’.Vikram Bhatt credited his mentor’s restless energy for keeping him so prolific. He shared, “He works because he’s an extremely active person. He has nothing else on his mind and he can work 24 hours a day. So he does this, but it’s not something that lifts his soul or needs it to survive. He’s been through all that. He doesn’t need anything.”
Vikram Bhatt talks about Mahesh Bhatt’s sense of humour
Their long creative partnership has produced almost exclusively horror films and thrillers. When asked why they have never ventured into lighter territory, Vikram Bhatt was candid. He said, “Boss, as I call him, is too intense for a comedy. I don’t think he thinks of comedy. But he has a very good sense of humor. And he has done some nice ones like Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke and Duplicate, but his emotion is neither comedy nor horror.“Vikram also spoke warmly of Mahesh’s collaborative spirit. He added: “He’s always supportive of my thoughts. He’s not trying to bring my thoughts to his thoughts, which is fabulous.”
Vikram Bhatt’sEnchanted 3D : Echoes of the past’
Vikram Bhatt’s latest directorial ‘Haunted 3D: Echoes of the Past’ starring Mahakashay Chakraborty opened in theaters on June 12, 2026. Despite mixed critical reception, the film crossed Rs 15 crore at the box office.
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