Mahesh Bhatt (born on 20 September 1949), is a prominent Indian film director, producer and screenwriter. Bhatt’s early directional career consisted of acclaimed movies, such as Arth, Saaransh, Janam, Naam, Sadak and Zakhm. He was later the writer of numerous commercial films in a range of genres, from dramas like Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke and comedies like Duplicate, though he was mostly recognised for thrillers like Inteha, Jism, Murder and Woh Lamhe. Mahesh Bhatt was born to Nanabhai Bhatt, a Gujarati Hindu and Shirin on 20 September 1949. Nanabhai Bhatt was a director and producer of Hindi and Gujarati films. Mahesh Bhatt was raised by his mother as his parents were not married and his father had another family. He has five siblings, four sisters and one brother Mukesh Bhatt, who is a film producer. Bhatt did his schooling from Don Bosco High School, Matunga. While still in school, Bhatt started summer jobs to earn money. He also made product advertisements. He was introduced to film director Raj Khosla through acquaintances. Bhatt thus started as assistant director to Khosla.