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{{short description|Indian film director}}
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{{Infobox person
| name = Vikram Bhatt
| image = Vikram bhatt.jpg
| alt =
| caption =
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1969|1|27}}<ref name="Gupta16296838"/>
| birth_place = [[Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]], India
| occupation = {{hlist|Director|actor|screenwriter|producer}}
| spouse = {{marriage|Aditi Bhatt||1998|reason=divorced}}
| children = Krishna Bhatt
| parents = [[Vijay Bhatt]] (grandfather)<br>Rama Bhatt (grandmother)<br>[[Pravin Bhatt]] (father)<br>Varsha Bhatt (mother)
| years_active = 1992–present
| relatives = See [[List of Hindi film clans#Bhatt family|Bhatt family]]
}}

'''Vikram Bhatt''' (born 27 January 1969) is an [[India]]n director, producer, screenwriter and actor. He is best known for directing the ''[[Raaz (film series)|''Raaz'' (film series)]]'', an Indian horror series produced by [[Mahesh Bhatt]] and [[Mukesh Bhatt]] and for directing ''[[Ghulam]]'' (1999) starring [[Aamir Khan]] and [[Rani Mukherji]] in lead, this movie was also produced by [[Mukesh Bhatt]]. For both of these movies he was nominated in the [[Filmfare Awards]] in the category of [[Filmfare Award for Best Director|Best Director]].

Formerly, he was the creative head of ASA Productions and Enterprises until 2014, when he resigned from the company.<ref>{{cite news |title=Reliance upset with ASA Entertainment over 1920 London |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/2511540/Reliance-upset-with-ASA-Entertainment-over-1920-London |date=27 May 2014 |publisher=Bollywood Hungama |access-date=20 August 2014}}</ref>

==Early life==
Bhatt is the grandson of [[Vijay Bhatt]] from (Gujarat, Palitana), one of the pioneers of the Indian film industry, and the son of cinematographer [[Pravin Bhatt]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Romancing The Reel |url=http://archive.tehelka.com/story_main37.asp?filename=Ws010308Romancing.asp |date=21 February 2008 |publisher=Tehelka |access-date=10 February 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141204132116/http://archive.tehelka.com/story_main37.asp?filename=Ws010308Romancing.asp |archive-date=4 December 2014 |df=dmy-all }}</ref><ref>[http://www.monstersandcritics.com/movies/indiancinema/news/article_1307087.php/Vikram_Bhatt_now_turns_producer_too "Vikram Bhatt now turns producer too"] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110505174357/http://www.monstersandcritics.com/movies/indiancinema/news/article_1307087.php/Vikram_Bhatt_now_turns_producer_too |date=5 May 2011 }} ''Indian Cinema News'', by Subhash K. Jha, 21 May 2007.</ref>

==Career==
At the age of 14,<ref name="Gupta16296838">{{cite news |last=Gupta |first=Priya |title=Ameesha and I never loved each other: Vikram Bhatt |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news-interviews/Ameesha-and-I-never-loved-each-other-Vikram-Bhatt/articleshow/16296838.cms |date=8 September 2012 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=20 August 2014}}</ref> in 1982, Bhatt started his career with director [[Mukul Anand]] in Anand's first film, ''Kanoon Kya Karega''. Bhatt also assisted Mukul Anand as the chief assistant on the sets of ''[[Agneepath (1990 film)|Agneepath]]''. This film turned out to be a cult classic, though not very successful at the box office.

Subsequently, Bhatt worked with director [[Shekhar Kapur]] for two and a half years and later with director [[Mahesh Bhatt]] for two years approximately. He has been an assistant director on the sets of several successful films including ''[[Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke]]'' and ''[[Junoon (1992 film)|Junoon]]''.

His career as a director began with the film ''[[Jaanam]]'', which was produced by [[Mukesh Bhatt]]. His first four films did not fare well at the box office; his first successful directorial venture was ''[[Fareb (1996 film)|Fareb]]''. Following this, he had a string of successful films such as ''[[Ghulam (film)|Ghulam]]'', ''[[Kasoor]]'', ''[[Raaz (2002 film)|Raaz]]'' and ''[[Awara Paagal Deewana]]''. After ''Awara Paagal Deewana '', He gave flops like ''[[Aap Mujhe Achche Lagne Lage]]'', ''[[Deewane Huye Paagal]]'' and [[Ankahee (2006 film)|Ankahee]].
In 2008, Bhatt came back with the horror genre and he delivered three films that were successful at the box office; these include ''[[1920 (film)|1920]]''. ''[[Shaapit]]'' and ''[[Haunted – 3D]]''. In 2010, Bhatt introduced stereoscopic 3D for the first time in India with his film Haunted – 3D;<ref>{{cite news |title=Haunted 3D: 10 Things You Didn't Know About The Movie |url=http://www.koimoi.com/bollywood-news/haunted-3d-10-things-you-didnt-know-about-the-film/ |date=5 May 2011 |publisher=KoiMoi.com |access-date=20 August 2014}}</ref> the film was released in May 2011 and it then set the record of the highest grossing [[Bollywood horror films|Hindi horror film]] of all time, making [[Indian Rupees|Rs.]] 270 million at the box office.

In 2012, Bhatt's [[Raaz 3D]] recorded domestic box office collection of 729 million after the 3rd weekend and the overseas collection was at 46 million.<ref>http://www.koimoi.com/box-office/raaz-3-3rd-week-box-office-collections</ref> Riding high with the success, Bhatt is writing another horror-thriller for Bipasha in the central role, with a more shocking image than Raaz 3.<ref name=Jha>{{cite news|last1=Jha|first1=Subhash|title=Vikram Bhatt, Bipasha Basu team up again for next film|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Vikram-Bhatt-Bipasha-Basu-team-up-again-for-next-film/articleshow/16460927.cms?referral=PM|access-date=21 January 2015|work=The Times of India|date=19 September 2012}}</ref> Following the success of Raaz 3, Vikram Bhatt's written Hindi horror movie [[1920: Evil Returns]] which has been directed by debutant Bhushan Patel topped the first weekend collection chart at the box office and the approximate collection was Rs 124.3 million nett.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/bollywood/box-office/2012/1920-evil-returns-lstck-weekend-collection-box-office-100908.html | title=1920 – Evil Returns, LSTCK weekend collection at Box Office | work=[[OneIndia Entertainment]] | date=5 November 2011 | access-date=12 November 2011 | author=Shekhar}}</ref> The movie further collected approx Rs 37.5 million nett in the second Weekend, taking the total to Rs 228.6 million nett. The film has been declared a 'Hit'.<ref name="Taran Adarsh">{{cite web|title=Midweek: '1920 – Evil Returns' & 'Student Of The Year' dominate|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/trade/top5/id/913/date/2012-11-12|publisher=Bollywood Hungama|access-date=12 November 2012}}</ref> Soon after, Bhatt signed a deal with Bhushan Kumar's T-Series to produce 5 films of sci-fi, thriller and horror genre. Two of the films will be directed by Bhatt himself.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://movies.ndtv.com/bollywood/vikram-bhatt-bhushan-kumar-sign-5-film-deal-295808 | title=Vikram Bhatt, Bhushan Kumar sign 5-film deal | work=[[NDTV Movies]] | date=22 November 2012 | access-date=16 April 2013 | author=Press Trust of India}}</ref>

In early 2013, Bhatt announced his upcoming projects, [[Creature 3D]], India's First 3D Monster Movie with Bipasha Basu in the lead role<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.glamsham.com/movies/scoops/13/jan/10-news-bipasha-basu-in-vikram-bhatts-next-creature-011304.asp | title=Bipasha Basu in Vikram Bhatt's next CREATURE | work=[[Glamsham.com]] | date=10 January 2013 | access-date=16 April 2013 | author=Glamsham Editorial}}</ref> and 1920 London, third in the 1920 series.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/prachi-desai-to-play-princess-in-vikram-bhatts-next-1920/ | title=Prachi Desai to play princess in Vikram Bhatt's next '1920' | work=[[The Indian Express]] | date=20 February 2013 | access-date=16 April 2013 }}</ref> Vikram Bhatt will mark his foray into Marathi cinema with 'Ek Doosrey Ke Liye', which will be directed by Ashwini Kumar Patil.

Starting from 16 February 2014, he would be seen hosting the TV Show ''Ishq Kills'' based on Real Life Romances on [[Star Plus]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Vikram Bhatt to host TV Show Ishq Kills on Star Plus|url=http://news.biharprabha.com/2014/02/vikram-bhatt-to-host-tv-show-ishq-kills-on-star-plus/|work=IANS|publisher=Biharprabha News|access-date=5 February 2014}}</ref>

==Notable achievements==
Bhatt's movies, [[1920: Evil Returns]]'s social media promotion campaign was studied by [[Indian Institute of Management Bangalore]]. The management institute assessed Internet activities and campaigns; the team finally establish the connection between box office collections and promotions on social media. This case study is published by [[Harvard Business Publishing]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://hbr.org/product/1920-evil-returns-bollywood-and-social-media-marketing/an/IMB437-PDF-ENG |access-date=25 December 2014|publisher=[[Harvard Business Publishing]] |title=1920 Evil Returns - Bollywood and Social Media Marketing |date=1 September 2013}}</ref> and is being used by students in the US, Canada, Norway, Slovenia and Sri Lanka.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/on-campus/iimb-scripts-case-on-digital-promos-of-bollywood-film/article5627380.ece |access-date=25 December 2014|publisher=[[The Hindu Business Line]] |title=IIM-B scripts case on digital promos of Bollywood film |date=28 January 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.iimb.ernet.in/research/news-events/iimb-case-study-bollywood-film-finds-its-way-harvard-business-publishing |access-date=25 December 2014|publisher=[[IIM Bangalore]] |title=IIMB CASE STUDY ON A BOLLYWOOD FILM FINDS ITS WAY TO HARVARD BUSINESS PUBLISHING}}</ref>

Bhatt's scripts for [[Khamoshiyan]], [[1920: Evil Returns]] and 1920 are set to turn into novels and release in January 2015.<ref>{{cite news |title=Vikram Bhatt thrilled as scripts for 'Khamoshiyan', '1920 - Evil Returns' turn into novels |url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/vikram-bhatt-thrilled-as-scripts-for-khamoshiyan-1920--evil-returns-turn-into-novels/519449-8-66.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141223111755/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/vikram-bhatt-thrilled-as-scripts-for-khamoshiyan-1920--evil-returns-turn-into-novels/519449-8-66.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=23 December 2014 |date=23 December 2014 |publisher=[[IBN Live]] |access-date=25 December 2014}}</ref>

==Personal life==
Bhatt was married to his childhood sweetheart, Aditi Bhatt, and they have a daughter, Krishna Bhatt.<ref name="Gupta16204366">{{cite news |last=Gupta |first=Priya |title=Vikram Bhatt's holiday with wife and daughter |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Vikram-Bhatts-holiday-with-wife-and-daughter/articleshow/16204366.cms |date=3 September 2012 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=20 August 2014}}</ref> Later, Bhatt was reportedly dating [[Ameesha Patel]] for five years. Bhatt was also reportedly dating [[Sushmita Sen]] sometime in the mid 1990s, after she became [[Miss Universe 1994]].<ref name="Gupta16296838"/> Bhatt shares a great bond with his daughter and she has been assisting him on his sets.<ref>{{cite news |title=THE MOST HEARTWARMING FATHER-DAUGHTER STORY FOR VALENTINE'S DAY!|url=http://www.thefilmstreetjournal.com/generalarticle.aspx?id=149 |date=February 2012 |publisher=TheFilmStreetJournal |access-date=20 August 2014}}</ref>

== Partial Filmography ==

===As a director===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+
! Year
! Film
! Note
|-
| 1992
|''[[Jaanam]]''
| Inspired by ''[[Bobby (1973 film)|Bobby]]''
|-
| 1994
|''[[Madhosh (1994 film)|Madhosh]]''
|
|-
| 1995
|''[[Gunehgar (1995 film)|Gunehgar]]''
|
|-
| 1996
|''[[Fareb (1996 film)|Fareb]]''
| Based on ''[[Unlawful Entry (film)|Unlawful Entry]]''
|-
| 1996
|''[[Bambai Ka Babu (1996 film) ]]''
|
|-
| 1998
|''[[Ghulam (film)|Ghulam]]''
| Based on ''[[On the Waterfront]]'' and ''[[Kabzaa]]''
|-
| 2001
|''[[Kasoor]]''
| Based on ''[[Jagged Edge (film)|Jagged Edge]]''<br> Also rendered his voice for Aftab Shivdasani
|-
| 2002
|''[[Raaz (2002 film)|Raaz]]''
| Based on ''[[What Lies Beneath]]''
|-
| 2002
|''[[Aap Mujhe Achche Lagne Lage]]''
|
|-
| 2002
|''[[Awara Paagal Deewana]]''
| Based on ''[[The Whole Nine Yards (film)|The Whole Nine Yards]]''
|-
| 2003
|''[[Inteha (2003 film)|Inteha]]''
| Based on ''[[Fear (1996 film)|Fear]]''
|-
| 2003
|''[[Footpath (2003 film)|Footpath]]''
| Based on ''[[State of Grace (1990 film)|State of Grace]]''
|-
| 2004
|''[[Aetbaar]]''
| Based on ''[[Fear (1996 film)|Fear]]''
|-
| 2005
|''[[Elaan (2005 film)|Elaan]]''
|
|-
| 2005
|''[[Jurm (2005 film)|Jurm]]''
| Based on ''[[Double Jeopardy (1999 film)|Double Jeopardy]]''
|-
| 2005
|''[[Deewane Huye Pagal]]''
| Based on ''[[There's Something About Mary]]''
|-
| 2006
|''[[Ankahee (2006 film)|Ankahee]]''
|
|-
| 2007
|''[[Red: The Dark Side]]''
|
|-
| 2007
|''[[Speed (2007 film)|Speed]]''
| Based on ''[[Cellular (film)|Cellular]]''
|-
| 2007
|''[[Life Mein Kabhie Kabhiee]]''
|
|-
| 2008
|''[[1920 (film)|1920]]''
| Inspired by ''[[The Exorcist (film)|The Exorcist]]''
|-
| 2010
|''[[Shaapit]]''
|
|-
| 2011
|''[[Haunted – 3D]]''
|
|-
| 2012
|''[[Dangerous Ishhq]]''
|
|-
| 2012
|''[[Raaz 3D]]''
|
|-
| 2014
|''[[Creature 3D]]''
|
|-
| 2015
|''[[Mr. X (2015 film)|Mr. X]]''
|
|-
| 2016
|''[[Love Games (2016 film)|Love Games]]''
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|-
| 2016
|''[[Raaz Reboot]]''
|
|-
|2018
|''[[1921 (2018 film)|1921]]''
|
|-
|2019
|''[[Ghost (2019 film)|Ghost]]''
|
|-
|2020
|''[[Hacked (film) | Hacked]]''
|
|-
| 2021
|''Bisaat''
|Web series; released on [[MX Player]]
|}

===Writer===
* ''[[Dastak (1996 film)|Dastak]]'' (1996)
* ''[[Aetbaar]]'' (2004)
* ''[[Bardaasht]]'' (2004)
* ''[[Yakeen (2005 film)|Yakeen]]'' (2005)
* ''[[Ankahee (2006 film)|Ankahee]]'' (2006)
* ''[[Three- Love, Lies and Betrayal]]'' (2009)
* ''[[Hate Story]]'' (2012)
* ''[[1920: Evil Returns]]'' (2012)
* ''[[Ankur Arora Murder Case]]'' (2013)
* ''[[Khamoshiyan]]'' (2015)
* ''[[1920 London]]'' (2016)
* ''[[Ghost (2019 film)|Ghost]]'' (2019)

===Producer===
*''[[Muthirai]]'' (2009)
*''[[1920 (film)|1920]]'' (2008)
*''[[Three- Love, Lies and Betrayal]]'' (2009)
*''[[Lanka (2011 film)|Lanka]]'' (2011)
*''[[Hate Story]]'' (2012)
*''[[1920: Evil Returns]]'' (2012)
*''[[Dangerous Ishq]]'' (2012)

*''[[Horror Story (film)|Horror Story]]'' (2013)
*''[[Hate Story 2]]'' (2014)
*''[[Bhaag Johnny]]'' (2014)
*''[[Hate Story 3]]'' (2015)

===Actor===

{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+
! Year
! Film
! Role
|-
| 2015
|''[[Bhaag Johnny]]''
| Jinn
|-
| 2015
| ''[[Khamoshiyan]]''
| Book Editor
|-
| 2018
| ''Zindabaad''
| Arjun Vashisht
|-
| 2018
| ''Untouchables''
| Akash Arya
|-
| 2018
| ''[[1921 (2018 film)|1921]]''
| Mr. Wadia
|-
| 2019
| ''[[Khamoshi (2019 film)|Khamoshi]]''
|Dev's Father
|-
| 2019
| ''[[Ghost (2019 film)]]''
| Doctor Singh
|}

==Awards and nominations==
{| class=wikitable
|-
! scope="col" style="width:1em;"| Year
! scope="col" style="width:3em;"| Film
! scope="col" style="width:19em;"| Award
! scope="col" style="width:5em;"| Result
|-
| 1999
| ''[[Ghulam (film)|Ghulam]]''
| rowspan="2"| [[Filmfare Award for Best Director]]
| {{nom}}
|-
| rowspan="2"| 2003
| rowspan="2"| ''[[Raaz (2002 film) | Raaz]]''
| {{nom}}
|-
| [[Stardust Award for Best Director of the Year]]
| {{won}}
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
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