The Best Mahesh Bhatt Movies Ranked And Where to Watch them

If you're looking for the best Mahesh Bhatt movies of all time then here is a definitive list. We rank every movie directed by Mahesh Bhatt based on their popularity score from IMDB from best to worst. Click on the ‘see more’ button to find out where to watch them in Australia covering all streaming services. In April 2024 there are 24 films in this list.

List of the Best Movies Directed by Mahesh Bhatt In Order of Popularity

  1. Saaransh
  2. Zakhm
  3. Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke
  4. Janam
  5. Kaash
  6. The Silent Heroes
  7. Sadak
  8. Aashiqui
  9. Sir
  10. Gumrah
  11. Kabzaa
  12. Criminal
  13. Junoon
  14. Naajayaz
  15. Duplicate
  16. Chaahat
  17. Tadipaar
  18. Dastak
  19. Naaraaz
  20. Sadak 2
  21. Naam
  22. Papa Kahte Hain
  23. Kartoos
  24. Lahu Ke Do Rang

Stream the top 24 Movies directed by Mahesh Bhatt

1. Saaransh

Rated: Not Rated

8.1/10

Expressionistic psychodrama about old age, fading idealism and political corruption.

2. Zakhm

Rated: Not Rated

7.9/10

Amidst religious riots, a son deals with his mother's life-threatening injuries, and her last request.

3. Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke

Rated: N/A

7.3/10

Rahul Malhotra (Aamir Khan) is the manager of the heavily in debt family business. He is also the guardian of his dead sister's mischievous kids. Rahul hires Vaijayanti (Juhi Chawla) as governess. Vaijayanti is a runaway from home as she does not want to marry the man her orthodox family has chosen for her. Predictably, Rahul and Vaijayanti fall in love. Meanwhile, Maya (Navneet Nishan), a rich girl in love with Rahul tries to ruin his family and his business.

4. Janam

Rated: Not Rated

6.8/10

A young man decides to be a film director against the wishes of his family. Even after witnessing his father's downfall in the film industry, he doesn't give up on his dream. His love interest further separates him from the family. Without losing hope, he goes on to direct his autobiographical film 'Aathmakatha'. Will the success of the film reunite him with his lost soul and family?

5. Kaash

Rated: N/A

6.5/10

Bollywood actor Ritesh and Pooja are married and live a fairly wealthy lifestyle. When he ventures to produce a film, a huge risk considering his naivety, results in financial losses, which they have to make good by selling all their personal properties, vehicles, and belongings. They re-locate to live in a small flat, and Ritesh loses himself in an alcoholic and nostalgic world. Pooja decides to take over the reins of this family by seeking employed, much to the chagrin of her husband, who would prefer that she stay at home - a discussion that may well be the turning point of their relationship and signal the end of their marriage.

6. The Silent Heroes

Rated: N/A

6.5/10

The story of 13 Real deaf children and their heroism, passion and humanity.

7. Sadak

Rated: Not Rated

6.4/10

A taxi driver with a tragic past sees an opportunity for redemption when he encounters a woman sold into prostitution. Wanting to help her escape, he has to deal with the wrath of the brothel madam.

8. Aashiqui

Rated: Not Rated

6.2/10

Rahul and Anu Verghese meet on the same day, while both are held by the police on charges of creating a disturbance, and running away respectively. They meet again, and love happens. Rahul helps Anu to be independent, and seek a job. Then Anu is discovered by a talent agent to be a model, which she accepts. Rahul wants to marry Anu, but first must establish himself.

9. Sir

Rated: R18+

6.1/10

Sir is a 1993 Bollywood film directed by Mahesh Bhatt starring Naseeruddin Shah, Pooja Bhatt, Atul Agnihotri and Paresh Rawal.

10. Gumrah

Rated: Not Rated

6.1/10

Roshni Chadha makes her living, singing in various places and this makes her the breadwinner of her home. She soon gets to meet the handsome and wealthy Rahul Malhotra, who finds out that she can actually sing professionally and he helps her to attain this goal, which soon became a success and Roshni falls in love with Rahul and finds out that he has the same feelings for her. On a foreign trip, Roshni is arrested by the police for having in her possession cocaine, Rahul disappears leaving Roshni in hot-soup and now she must prepare to undergo her prison terms as there is no one to help her.

11. Kabzaa

Rated: Not Rated

6/10

Ranjit Verma is lawyer to criminal Veljibhai who gets involved with Ranjit's brother, Ravi. Veljibhai, with the help of Ravi, tries to steal the property of Ustad Ali.

12. Criminal

Rated: R18+

5.6/10

After witnessing the sudden death of a woman, who was unable to afford hospital treatment, Dr. Ajay Kumar cancels his immigration to America and instead sets out to build a hospital that will cater to people who cannot afford treatment. Soon a hospital is built and is named "Amma People's Hospital". This attracts everyone's attention, and he becomes popular, especially with two women, Shweta and Sub-Inspector Ramya, and decides to marry Shweta. It was inspired by The Fugitive.

13. Junoon

Rated: Not Rated

5.6/10

Nita lives a middle-class lifestyle with her mom and dad in Bombay, India, and works as a Surgeon in a hospital. She is of marriageable age, & is in love with a struggling Musician/Singer named Ravi, much to the chagrin of her mom, who wants her to marry someone who is wealthy. One day a badly wounded male is admitted into the hospital, is pronounced dead, but recovers, and with Nita's help recuperates and is discharged. He visits Nita's home, introduces himself as wealthy Vikram Chauhan and asks her parents for the hand of Nita, who immediately accept. But Nita wants to marry Ravi and plans to elope with him. On that fateful day, Ravi fails to keep his appointment and a heartbroken Nita decides to get married to Vikram. The marriage takes place with great pomp and ceremony. When Ravi attempts to re-enter Nita's life, she forbids him. Little does she know that Ravi's plans had been sabotaged by none other than Vikram - who is in reality a human during daytime...

14. Naajayaz

Rated: Not Rated

5.6/10

Police Inspector Jay Bakshi has been assigned the task of aprpehending gangsters affiliated to notorious criminal don, Raj Solank

15. Duplicate

Rated: Not Rated

5.5/10

Seeking vengeance on those who double-crossed him, an escaped prisoner impersonates an unsuspecting chef.

16. Chaahat

Rated: Not Rated

5.5/10

Roop and his father come to the city for medical treatment where Reshma falls in love with Roop. However, Roop loves Pooja but when Reshma threatens to kill herself, Roop agrees to marry her.

17. Tadipaar

Rated: Not Rated

4.8/10

Shankar (Mithun Chakraborty) is sentenced to live outside the limits of the city due to a Police case. One day he happens to rescue a woman in distress from some hoodlums and finds out that her name is Namkeen, who resembles a missing multi-millionaire Mohinidevi (Pooja Bhatt). Shankar asks Namkeen to impersonate Mohinidevi to embezzle her wealth. Namkeen agrees to do so, but the question remains: where is Mohinidevi, and what will happen to Namkeen when she is found?

18. Dastak

Rated: Not Rated

4.7/10

Dastak (English: Knock) is a 1996 Hindi language Indian feature film directed by Mahesh Bhatt, starring Sushmita Sen in her debut film supported by Mukul Dev with Sharad Kapoor as the psychopath.

19. Naaraaz

Rated: N/A

4.7/10

Wealthy author Ajay Pandit befriends angry and poor Deva, who lives in the nearby slums with his widower father. After the two men grow up, Ajay falls in love with Sonali, while Deva continues to live a life of destitution.

20. Sadak 2

Rated: TV-MA

1.2/10

The film follows Ravi, 29 years after the incidents of the first film. The suicidal taxi driver plans to shut shop when a young girl, Aarya, compels him to take her on a life-altering journey to Kailash where she has an encounter with a godman and is out to expose this fake guru running an ashram.

21. Naam

Rated: Not Rated

/10

A group of six guys and three girls who meet in college become thick friends and eventually take their friendship beyond the classroom and the campus. All goes well for the group until they are faced with sudden crisis. The event strengthens the group's bond as they struggle hard to overcome the situation.

22. Papa Kahte Hain

Rated: N/A

/10

Sweety lives with her mom, maternal grandpa, and grandma. All she knows is that she is not permitted to talk about her father at home

23. Kartoos

Rated: N/A

/10

On May 1st 1993 a bomb explodes in Gangaram Park in Bombay, killing more than 150 people, many of whom are children. ACP Jay Suryavanshi is assigned this case, quick arrests are made of four individuals. Jagat Jogia, a terrorist, claims responsibility for these killings, but the police are unable to arrest him as he is now located in London, England. Jay discusses this matter with his senior, and together they recruit dreaded killer, Jeet Balraj, rename him Raja, save him from death-row, promise him freedom in exchange for killing Jagat Jogia, to which Jeet agrees. Jeet is provided with money, passport and living quarters in London, and he re-locates. Upon arrival, he meets with Manpreet Kaur, and both of them fall in love. With someone to motivate him in life, Jeet decides to give up his past life - only to find out that not only Jay has other plans for him, but Jagat is also on the look-out for him - and both their agendas are the same - his death!

24. Lahu Ke Do Rang

Rated: Not Rated

/10

Inspector Raj Singh's father was killed by Shankar and his men for gold. Years later he locates them but also finds that he has a step brother Suraj who works for Shankar now known as Devi Dayal.