film producer Vikram Bhatt confirm his mentor Mahesh Bhatt Withdrawing from the director’s chair permanently, it was revealed that the veteran’s return to Sadak 2 was just an exception due to personal commitments and not a sign of things to come.
Why Mahesh Bhatt returns to Sadak 2
Vikram Bhatt made it clear about Mahesh Bhatt’s directorial future in an interview with News18. “No chance! He’s finished,” he said. The veteran director, who initially announced “Katus” (1999) as his last film as a director, returns after 21 years to direct “Sadak 2” starring his daughters Alia Bhatt and Pooja Bhatt.Vikram Bhatt delves into what prompted this unexpected comeback. “I think that was the promise he made to Mukesh Butt. He once said that he would direct only if he was directed by someone else. He added, “I’ve never spoken to him about it, but my impression is that when the need arises, he will take over.”
Mahesh Bhatt continues to write and produce
While the director’s chair is firmly in his favor, Mahesh Bhatt remains an active force in the industry as a writer and producer. He has written stories for several Vikram Bhatt films over the years, including “Kasoor”, “Raaz”, “Inteha”, “Judaa Hoke Bhi” and “Bloody Ishq”.Vikram Bhatt attributes his prolific exploits to the restless energy of his mentor. He shared, “He works because he’s a very active person. He has nothing else on his mind and he can work 24 hours a day. So he does it, but it’s not uplifting to his soul and it’s not what he needs to survive. He’s past this. He doesn’t need anything.”
Vikram Bhatt on Mahesh Bhatt’s sense of humor
Their long creative collaboration has produced horror and thriller films almost exclusively. When asked why they never ventured into lighter areas, Vikram Bhatt was candid. He said, “The Boss, as I call him, is too intense for comedy. I don’t think he thinks comedy. But he has a good sense of humour. He has done some good works like Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke and Duplicate, but his main emotion is neither comedy nor horror.”“Vikram also enthusiastically praised Mahesh’s collaborative spirit. He added, “He’s always supportive of my ideas. He doesn’t try to steer my ideas toward his, which is great.”
Vikram Bhatt’sHaunted 3D : echoes of the past
Vikram Bhatt’s latest directorial venture, Haunted 3D: Echoes of the Past, starring Mahakashay Chakraborty, releases in cinemas on June 12, 2026. Despite mixed reviews, the film crossed the Rs 15-crore mark at the box office.
