Veteran Bollywood filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt is celebrating his 76th birthday today. He gave many hits in his career like 'Aashiqui', 'Saraansh' and 'Sadak'. Mahesh Bhatt's personal life has also been in much discussion. He has given a special interview to Dainik Bhaskar on his birthday. In this he talked a lot about his personal life.
Bhatt said that he is starting a podcast, in which he will talk to people who have addictions to one thing or another in their lives. Imran Zahid is producing this podcast.
Question: Bhatt sir, first of all, a very happy birthday. You are starting a podcast. Tell us something about that? Answer- I don't give much importance to the tradition of celebrating birthdays. It may be happy for others, but not for me. As far as your question is concerned, I am starting a podcast called 'Maine Dil Se Kaha'. We all struggle with some darkness in our personal lives. I have also gone through many addictions including alcoholism. Let us tell you that addiction can be anything. I have not had a single drop of alcohol for 38 years. We have gone through that path, so we can understand that.
Q- What kind of guests will be included in the podcast? Answer- People who are open and understanding about their lives will be called on this show. They don't necessarily have to be from the entertainment, sports or corporate world. They can be from any field.
Mahesh Bhatt launches podcast at 76, produced by Imran Zahid
Question- You have not touched alcohol for 38 years. How did you get used to it and how did you suddenly give it up? Answer: Often only unsuccessful people drink alcohol. Initially drinks cheap brand of alcohol. When he becomes successful, he starts buying expensive brands. There is a story behind how to get rid of alcohol addiction. My younger daughter Shaheen was born. I was very happy at the time of his birth. He was drinking alcohol continuously for two days. One day I took him in my lap and he turned his face away. Then I felt that nature was telling me to leave this poison now. Since that day I have not drunk even a drop of alcohol.
Q- With hard work you changed the lines on your hand and wrote your own destiny, but what things do you remember when you look back? Answer- Some strangers came and gave me a lot. Learned a lot from him. He provided the means to move forward. As luck would have it, there was a passion to do something, which is why I came here.
Mahesh Bhatt will talk about drug addiction through the podcast 'Maine Dil Se Kaha'
Q- I often talk to many artists. They say every artist should work with Bhatt sir once, what magic do you do? Answer- There is nothing like that. I only build relationships. It's not about acting, it's about life. Art is born from life. Imitate life and represent it with its colors in mind.
Question- You have launched many talents in the industry. Anupam Kher is also one of them. They often talk about giving you Guru Dakshina. Answer: It is my right to take Guru Dakshina from him. I get more peace from taking Guru Dakshina than I get from giving Guru Dakshina to him. There is great joy when the disciple succeeds. Anupam has acted in around 500 films. He has produced and directed the very beautiful short film 'I Went Shopping for Robert De Niro'. Summary The young man turned 69 today. In summary, if we look at his character bv. If Pradhan sees it, it seems that the soul and spirit of the character has penetrated into him. Anupam is an example. Others are also very good.
Imran Zahid played the role of Muntadhar Al Zaidi in the Mahesh Bhatt-produced drama The Last Salute, based on the shoe-throwing incident involving George W. Bush.
Q- Many directors have learned from you, who is a beloved disciple like Arjuna? Answer- Everyone has something special. It stars Mohit Suri, Vikram Bhatt, Pooja, Anurag Basu and many more. It is very difficult to say who is the most loved. Sooraj Barjatya was also our assistant. All of them have succeeded because of their talent, I was just a medium.
Question: Have you ever faced a Dronacharya-like situation in your career? Answer- 'This was never done on purpose. I apologize if that happened. The person who wanted to be close to me could not. It is a loss to me, that I may or may not see them.'
Pooja Bhatt will also be a part of the podcast
Question- You have made many attractive films like 'Artha', 'Zakhm'. What is your idea behind this? Can that kind of cinema be made today? Answer: 'It is being made and will be made. Look, electronic music is all the rage today. Today's young generation dances. They realize this and think about it differently. There will always be things that pass from soul to soul. Changes will happen, but the film will remain the same. Even after all these years if we talk about 'meaning', 'wound' and 'summary' we do so because it contains the truth of life. Good deeds are done only when they cross the desert of time.'
Q- What is cinema for you? Answer- My mother used to say come after earning money, otherwise don't come. I faced a struggle when I set out to earn money. The understanding of cinema emerged during this period. Had a talent for storytelling, which came in handy later. Made some films in life which were influenced by our personal life.
Q- You have had a wonderful journey, what has been the most beautiful philosophy of life? Answer: Live life on your own terms. Do not impose your thinking on anyone and do not follow anyone's thinking. Follow the rules of the society by staying within its rules, like we follow the rules of traffic signals. Always remember that whatever is born perishes. This is just a beautiful philosophy of life.
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