Published 15:34 IST, October 24th 2019
Pooja Bhatt: Taking a look at the director's filmy family tree
Pooja Bhatt is one of the most famous filmmakers in Bollywood. The actor-director belongs to a filmy background, read more about her family tree here.
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Known for her films like Sadak, Junoon, Chahat, Border, and Dil Hai Ki Maanta Nahin and more, Pooja Bhatt has delivered some of the biggest blockbusters of Bollywood. Fans would be aware that Pooja comes from a filmy background. But not many might be aware of the members of the Bhatt family. Let's take a look at the director’s family tree to understand it better.
Pooja Bhatt is Mahesh Bhatt’s daughter
The actor is the daughter of the famous director, Mahesh Bhatt. Pooja was born to Mahesh Bhatt and his first wife, Kiran Bhatt. Pooja also has a brother, Rahul Bhatt, who is a fitness trainer and an actor.
Half-siblings
Pooja has two half-sisters, Alia and Shaheen. Alia Bhatt and Shaheen Bhatt are both Soni Razdaan daughters. Mahesh Bhatt married Soni Razdaan in 1986.
Spouse
Pooja Bhatt was married to Manish Makhija from 2003-2014. The couple parted after 11 years of marriage announcing their separation on the popular micro-blogging site, Twitter.
Uncles
Pooja Bhatt has two uncles, Robin Bhatt and Mukesh Bhatt. Mukesh Bhatt is a famous Indian film producer. Robin is Mahesh Bhatt’s half-brother and is a writer. Robin also won an award for Baazigar.
Other famous cousins
Film director Suneel Darshan is one of her cousins. He is known for his films like Jaanwar, Barsaat, and Dosti. Her other cousin, Vishesh Bhatt is also a film-maker and handles strategy, creatives and digital initiatives at Vishesh Films. The famous director, Mohit Suri is also one of her cousins. Mohit Suri is well known for his films like Aashiqui 2, Half-girlfriend, Ek Villain and more.
Pooja Bhatt recently opened up about her battle with alcohol addiction. The director posted a picture on social media celebrating two years and ten months of being sober. She further motivated her fans saying if she can do it, they can do it too.
14:05 IST, October 24th 2019