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{{short description|Indian actress}} | {{short description|Indian actress (born 1972)}} | ||
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{{Infobox person | {{Infobox person | ||
| name = Pooja Bhatt | | name = Pooja Bhatt | ||
| image = Pooja Bhatt grace the press meet of the film Cabaret at JW Marriott Juhu (2).jpg | | image = Pooja Bhatt grace the press meet of the film Cabaret at JW Marriott Juhu (2) (cropped).jpg | ||
| caption = Bhatt in 2019 | | caption = Bhatt in 2019 | ||
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| alma_mater = | | alma_mater = | ||
| occupation = {{hlist|Actress|producer|director}} | | occupation = {{hlist|Actress|producer|director}} | ||
| years_active = | | years_active = 1989–present | ||
| spouse = {{marriage|[[Manish Makhija]]|2003|2014|reason=div.}} | | spouse = {{marriage|[[Manish Makhija]]|2003|2014|reason=div.}} | ||
| children = | | children = | ||
| father = [[Mahesh Bhatt]] | | father = [[Mahesh Bhatt]] | ||
| relatives = See [[ | | relatives = See [[Bhatt family]] | ||
| family = | | family = | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Pooja Bhatt''' (born 24 February 1972) is an Indian | '''Pooja Bhatt''' (born 24 February 1972) is an Indian actress, director, and filmmaker who works in [[Hindi]] films.<ref>{{cite news |title=Pooja Bhatt photos: 50 rare HD photos of Pooja Bhatt |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/pooja-bhatt-photos-50-best-looking-hot-and-beautiful-hq-and-hd-photos-of-pooja-bhatt-4403372/ |access-date=4 March 2021 |work=The Indian Express |date=8 April 2018 |archive-date=15 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210115154243/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/pooja-bhatt-photos-50-best-looking-hot-and-beautiful-hq-and-hd-photos-of-pooja-bhatt-4403372/ |url-status=live }}</ref> She established herself as one of the leading actresses of the 1990s and is the recipient of several accolades, including two [[National Film Awards]] and one [[Filmfare Awards|Filmfare Award]]. | ||
Born into the [[Bhatt family]], she is the daughter of Indian filmmaker [[Mahesh Bhatt]]. Bhatt played her first leading role in Mahesh Bhatt's [[television film]] ''[[Daddy (1989 film)|Daddy]]'' in 1989. For the film, she won the [[Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut]]. Her breakthrough came with the romance comedy ''[[Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin]]'' (1991), which also emerged as her highest grossing release. In the following decade, she earned critical acclaim for her performances in the films ''[[Sadak]]'' (1991), ''[[Junoon (1992 film)|Junoon]]'' (1992), ''[[Naaraaz]]'' (1994), ''[[Angrakshak]]'' (1995), ''[[Chaahat (1996 film)|Chaahat]]'' (1996), ''[[Tamanna (1997 film)|Tamanna]]'' (1997), ''[[Border (1997 film)|Border]]'' (1997), ''[[Kabhi Na Kabhi]]'' (1998), ''[[Angaaray (1998 film)|Angaaray]]'' (1998) and ''[[Zakhm]]'' (1998). This was followed by a hiatus and intermittent work. | |||
Bhatt | ==Early life== | ||
{{See also|Bhatt family}} | |||
Pooja Bhatt was born on 24 February 1972<ref name="arch_Birt">{{Cite news |title=Birthday Exclusive: Pooja Bhatt |work=Deccan Chronicle |date=24 February 2013 |access-date=8 July 2019 |url=http://archives.deccanchronicle.com/130224/entertainment-bollywood/gallery/birthday-exclusive-pooja-bhatt |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151122111336/http://archives.deccanchronicle.com/130224/entertainment-bollywood/gallery/birthday-exclusive-pooja-bhatt |archive-date=22 November 2015}}</ref> to [[Mahesh Bhatt]] and Kiran Bhatt (born Loraine Bright).<ref name="IENov2016"/> On her father's side, Bhatt is of [[Gujarati people|Gujarati]] descent and on her mother's side, she is of [[English language|English]], [[Scottish people|Scottish]], [[Armenian people|Armenian]], and [[Bamar people|Burmese]] ancestry.<ref name="IENov2016">{{cite news |last1=Nath |first1=Dipanita |title=Letters from Father to Daughter |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/mahesh-bhatt-pooja-movies-letters-from-father-to-daughter-4375617/ |access-date=13 June 2023 |work=The Indian Express |date=15 November 2016 |language=en |archive-date=23 May 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170523113733/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/mahesh-bhatt-pooja-movies-letters-from-father-to-daughter-4375617/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name=":0"/> She is the step-daughter of [[Soni Razdan]]. She has a brother, [[Rahul Bhatt]] and younger half-sisters Shaheen Bhatt and [[Alia Bhatt]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/photo-features/pooja-bhatt-lesser-known-facts/photostory/46353804.cms |title=Pooja Bhatt: Lesser known facts |work=The Times of India |access-date=19 May 2022 |archive-date=19 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220519200758/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/photo-features/pooja-bhatt-lesser-known-facts/photostory/46353804.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> Her cousins are Hitarth Bhat, film director [[Mohit Suri]], former actress [[Smiley Suri]] and actor [[Emraan Hashmi]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Sharma |first1=Aditi |title=Emraan Hashmi spills the beans on Mahesh Bhatt-Mukesh Bhatt split |url=https://zeenews.india.com/people/emraan-hashmi-spills-the-beans-on-mahesh-bhatt-mukesh-bhatt-split-2362070.html |access-date=19 May 2022 |work=Zee News |date=15 May 2021 |language=en |archive-date=19 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220519200758/https://zeenews.india.com/people/emraan-hashmi-spills-the-beans-on-mahesh-bhatt-mukesh-bhatt-split-2362070.html |url-status=live }}</ref> | |||
==Career== | ==Career== | ||
Bhatt made her acting debut at age 17, in 1989 with ''[[Daddy (1989 film)|Daddy]]'', a TV film directed by her father | ===Debut and establishment (1989-1995)=== | ||
Bhatt made her acting debut at age 17, in 1989 with ''[[Daddy (1989 film)|Daddy]]'', a TV film directed by her father Mahesh Bhatt. In the film, she portrayed a soul-searching teenage girl in an estranged relationship with her [[alcoholic]] father, played by actor [[Anupam Kher]]. Her performance in the film earned her the [[Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Goyal |first1=Divya |title=Pooja Bhatt On The Irony Of Having Saved' An Alcoholic Father In Daddy Only To Battle Drinking Problem Herself |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/pooja-bhatt-on-the-irony-of-having-saved-an-alcoholic-father-in-daddy-only-to-battle-drinking-proble-1838862 |publisher=[[NDTV]] |access-date=9 November 2018 |date=17 April 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Verma |first1=Sukanya |title=Classic revisited: Daddy, Mahesh Bhatt's touching fairy-tale |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/slide-show-1-classic-revisited-daddy-mahesh-bhatts-touching-fairy-tale/20140115.htm |work=[[Rediff.com]] |access-date=9 November 2018 |date=15 January 2014}}</ref> Her biggest solo hit and her big screen debut came with the romantic comedy ''[[Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin]]'' (1991) opposite [[Aamir Khan]],<ref name=":0" /> which is a remake of the [[Academy Awards|Oscar]]-winning [[Cinema of the United States|Hollywood]] classic ''[[It Happened One Night]]'' (1934). The film proved to be a breakthrough for Bhatt. | |||
Her | Her most well-known films in the 1990s include ''[[Sadak]]''<ref name=":0" /> opposite [[Sanjay Dutt]], one of the highest-grossing movies of the year 1991.<ref>{{cite web|title=Top Earners of 1991, Boxoffice India|url=http://boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=197&catName=MTk5MQ==|access-date=31 March 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090131152326/http://boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=197&catName=MTk5MQ==|archive-date=31 January 2009}}</ref> The film was inspired by the 1976 American film ''[[Taxi Driver]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/1090524/jsp/7days/story_11011453.jsp |title=The Telegraph - Calcutta (Kolkata) {{!}} 7days {{!}} No ripoffs, please |website=www.telegraphindia.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090528084045/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1090524/jsp/7days/story_11011453.jsp |archive-date=28 May 2009}}</ref> Then in 1992 she was seen in ''[[Prem Deewane]]'', directed by [[Sachin Pilgaonkar]] and produced by Ashok Ghai. The film was released in India on 12 June, and stars an [[ensemble cast]] including [[Jackie Shroff]], [[Madhuri Dixit]], [[Vivek Mushran]], [[Manohar Singh]], [[Ashalata Wabgaonkar]], [[Prem Chopra]] and Kamal Chopra. In the same year, she starred in ''[[Junoon (1992 film)|Junoon]]'', reportedly inspired by the 1981 film ''[[An American Werewolf in London]]''. The film was successful at the box office and received favourable reviews.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/express-sunday-eye/ghost-stories-netflix-bollywood-horror-the-horror-film-filmmakers-spike-genre-with-subversion-and-reality-6208266/|title=The horror film shrugs off its B-movie tag, as filmmakers spike the genre with subversion and reality|last=Sahani|first=Alaka|date=12 January 2020|work=[[The Indian Express]]|access-date=3 September 2020}}</ref> | ||
In 1993, she appeared in many films including ''[[Jaanam]]'' which is about a boy and girl from opposing families who meet and fall in love, determined not to let the hate between their parents stand in the way of their happiness and ''[[Phir Teri Kahani Yaad Aayee]]'' which was an Indian '90s melodious musical [[Hindi]]-language [[romance film]]. Both the films was widely appreciated by Critics.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/your-week/story/19930815-phir-teri-kahani-yaad-aayee-starring-pooja-bhatt-rahul-roy-pooja-bedi-812052-1993-08-15|title=Phir Teri Kahani Yaad Aayee, starring Pooja Bhatt, Rahul Roy, Pooja Bedi|website=India Today|date=15 August 1993 |access-date=6 August 2019|archive-date=6 August 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190806182403/https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/your-week/story/19930815-phir-teri-kahani-yaad-aayee-starring-pooja-bhatt-rahul-roy-pooja-bedi-812052-1993-08-15|url-status=live}}</ref> She then starred in ''[[Sir (1993 film)|Sir]]'' opposite debutant [[Atul Agnihotri]]. This film is about a peace-loving college professor Amar, who loses his son in a war break-out between the two gang leaders. The film was remade in Telugu as ''[[Gangmaster (film)|Gangmaster]]'', with [[Rajasekhar (actor)|Rajasekhar]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/atul-agnihotri-goes-down-the-memory-lane-as-his-debut-film-sir-clocks-26-years/articleshow/70138343.cms|title=Atul Agnihotri goes down the memory lane as his debut film, 'Sir' clocks 26 years|newspaper=The Times of India |date=9 July 2019|access-date=27 October 2024}}</ref> After that she appeared in ''[[Chor Aur Chaand]]'' opposite [[Aditya Pancholi]]. It is a love story with the backdrop of drugs and its effect on the youth of the nation. Although the film underperformed at the box office, it developed a significant cult following over the years since its release.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/aditya-pancholi-pooja-bhatts-1993-film-chor-aur-chand-deserves-a-revisit-simply-for-its-melodious-soundtrack-4486839.html|title= Aditya Pancholi, Pooja Bhatt's 1993 film Chor Aur Chand deserves a revisit simply for its melodious soundtrack|newspaper=First Post|date=23 February 2021|access-date=27 October 2024}}</ref> Her next release was [[Ashutosh Gowariker]]'s thriller ''[[Pehla Nasha]]'', co-starring [[Deepak Tijori]], [[Raveena Tandon]], and [[Paresh Rawal]]. The movie is a remake of [[Brian de Palma]]'s 1984 thriller ''[[Body Double]]''. The film also has cameo appearances by Aamir Khan, [[Sudesh Berry]], [[Rahul Roy]], [[Shah Rukh Khan]], [[Juhi Chawla]] and [[Saif Ali Khan]] as themselves. It remains the only film to have Aamir, Shah Rukh and Saif in a scene together along with Roy and Berry.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.filmfare.com/features/7-films-where-khans-worked-together-14400-7.html|title=7 films where Khans worked together|last=Gupta|first=Rachit|date=8 July 2016|work=[[Filmfare]]|access-date=21 May 2018}}</ref> Upon release, the film received negative reviews and failed at the box office.<ref name="Bhatkal2002">{{cite book|last=Bhatkal|first=Satyajit|authorlink=Satyajit Bhatkal|title=The Spirit of Lagaan|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=eBOtHi34YDIC&pg=PA15|year=2002|publisher=Popular Prakashan|isbn=978-81-7991-003-0|page=15|oclc=50712244}}</ref> Bhatt's final release of 1993 was Mahesh Bhatt's romantic action film ''[[Tadipaar]]'', with [[Mithun Chakraborty]]. The movie was released on the same day as Mithun's [[Shatranj (1993 film)|Shatranj]] and both went on to become hits based on Mithun's stupendous popularity at the time.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/music/hindi/tadipaar-song-bikhri-zulfon-ko-sajaane-ki/videoshow/74885751.cms |title= Tadipaar Song - 'Bikhri Zulfon Ko Sajaane Ki' |newspaper=The Times of India |date=30 March 2020|access-date=27 October 2024}}</ref> | |||
===Further success and critical acclaim (1995-2001)=== | |||
[[File:Close up of Pooja Bhatt in 2011.jpg|thumb|right|Pooja Bhatt at Queer Film Festival]] | |||
After starring in many hit movies, she did many films including, ''[[Guneghar]]'' (1995) opposite [[Atul Agnihotri]], and ''[[Naaraaz]]'' (1994) opposite [[Mithun Chakraborty]], ''[[Hum Dono (1995 film)|Hum Dono]]'' opposite [[Rishi Kapoor]], ''[[Angrakshak]]'' opposite [[Sunny Deol]] (1995). Then in 1996 Bhatt, stars in ''[[Chaahat (1996 film)|Chaahat]]'' opposite [[Shah Rukh Khan]], the film earned a total of {{INRConvert|6.87|c}} nett, and was declared "Below Average" by ''[[Box Office India]]''.<ref name="Chaahat Box office">{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/Movies/movie_detail/chaahat#.VbG3scFVikr|title=Chaahat Box office|publisher=Box Office India|date=22 July 2015|accessdate=22 July 2015|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150707015449/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/Movies/movie_detail/chaahat#.VbG3scFVikr|archivedate=7 July 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> It was the 15th-highest-grossing film of the year in India.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/Years/year_gross_boxoffice/1996|title=Top India Total Nett Gross 1996|publisher=Box Office India|date=22 July 2015|accessdate=22 July 2015|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150805004507/http://boxofficeindia.com/Years/year_gross_boxoffice/1996|archivedate=5 August 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> | |||
She next starred as an abandoned girl in the thriller film ''[[Tamanna (1997 film)|Tamanna]]'', which marked her first production venture under her Pooja Bhatt Productions. It also won the [[National Film Award for Best Film on Other Social Issues]]. Bhatt began 1997 with a role in [[J. P. Dutta|Jyoti Prakash Dutta]]’s ensemble drama ''[[Border (1997 film)|Border]]'', the film was released worldwide on 13 June 1997 with positive reviews from critics and garnered critical acclaim for its story, execution, scale, showing off the battle, direction, screenplay, performances and soundtrack.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/society-the-arts/films/story/19970623-movie-review-border-starring-sunny-deol-sunil-shetty-jackie-shroff-831643-1997-06-23 |title=Border: An ambitious '71 war story is a mission unaccomplished |website=India Today |date=23 June 1997 |access-date=5 July 2021}}</ref> It opened to strong box office results, had a final domestic net total of {{INRConvert|394|m}} and was declared an all-time blockbuster by [[Box Office India]]. It also became the highest-grossing Hindi film of 1997 in India, but if according to worldwide, it was the second highest-grossing film of the year behind ''[[Dil To Pagal Hai]]''. ''Border'' grossed a worldwide total of {{INR|655.7 million}} and it was the fourth biggest blockbuster film of the 90s decade.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://boxofficeindia.com/hit-down.php?txtYearlyData=1990-1999 | title=Top Hits 1990-1999 - - Box Office India }}</ref> | |||
Bhatt gained further success in 1998 with the film ''[[Zakhm]]'', opposite [[Ajay Devgan]], which won the [[Nargis Dutt Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration]]. Zakhm was based on the life of [[Mahesh Bhatt]]'s mother Shirin Mohammad Ali, while she essayed her character in this film.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Khanabar |first1=Ankita |title=Pooja Bhatt recalls wearing her grandmother's saree and mangalsutra in 'Zakhm' as the film was based on Mahesh Bhatt's mother's life - Exclusive! |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/pooja-bhatt-recalls-wearing-her-grandmothers-saree-and-mangalsutra-in-zakhm-as-the-film-was-based-on-mahesh-bhatts-mothers-life-exclusive/articleshow/98659899.cms |access-date=28 October 2023 |work=The Times of India |date=15 March 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Pooja Bhatt recalls being terrified of playing her grandmom in Zakhm |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/pooja-bhatt-recalls-being-terrified-of-playing-her-grandmom-in-zakhm-wearing-her-saree-and-mangalsutra-101678887305872.html |access-date=28 October 2023 |work=Hindustan Times |date=15 March 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=When Mahesh Bhatt's father put sindoor on his mother's remains: 'It was too little too late, that broke me down' |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/mahesh-bhatt-father-sindoor-on-his-mother-remains-broke-him-down-8490672/ |access-date=28 October 2023 |work=The Indian Express |date=11 March 2023}}</ref> The performance of Bhatt was well received, for which she received a [[Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress|Filmfare Award for Best Actress (Critics)]] nomination. Bhatt was also part of a film ''[[Angaaray (1998 film)|Angaaray]]'', opposite [[Akshay Kumar]] and [[Nagarjuna]].<ref name=BBFC>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/angaaray-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc0zmzcwnta|title=Angaaray|website=[[British Board of Film Classification]]|access-date=26 December 2023|archive-date=26 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231226143815/https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/angaaray-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc0zmzcwnta|url-status=live}}</ref> The movie was inspired by the American film ''[[State of Grace (1990 film)|State of Grace]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/1998/jul/22ang.htm|title=It's cool in the underworld|last=Verma|first=Suparn|date=22 July 1998|website=Rediff.com|access-date=4 June 2022|archive-date=3 March 2003|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030303105714/http://www.rediff.com/movies/1998/jul/22ang.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> The movie turned out to be a commercially successful.<ref name="Angaaray">{{Cite web |title=Angaaray - Movie - Box Office India |url=https://www.boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=2547 |access-date=25 January 2024 |website=www.boxofficeindia.com |archive-date=25 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240125111716/https://www.boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=2547 |url-status=live }}</ref> All these achievements established Bhatt as one of the most successful actresses of the year, according to Box Office India. In 2001 Bhatt starred in an English-language [[drama]] film ''[[Everybody Says I'm Fine!]]'', which was written and directed by [[Rahul Bose]]. The film premiered on 12 September at the [[Toronto International Film Festival]].<ref>{{cite news |title= At the crossroads |author= Subhash K. Jha |newspaper= [[India Abroad]] |date= 9 May 2003 |quote=Rahul Bose, who won the second prize at the Palm Springs Festival for his directorial debut...}}</ref> | |||
===Career fluctuations and intermittent work (2003-present)=== | |||
[[File: Mallika Sherawat Mahesh Bhatt Pooja Bhatt still4.jpg|260px|thumb|upright=2.2|Bhatt (right) with her father [[Mahesh Bhatt]] and actress [[Mallika Sherawat]] in 2004.]] | [[File: Mallika Sherawat Mahesh Bhatt Pooja Bhatt still4.jpg|260px|thumb|upright=2.2|Bhatt (right) with her father [[Mahesh Bhatt]] and actress [[Mallika Sherawat]] in 2004.]] | ||
From 2003 to 2012, she focused on producing and directing. She made her directorial debut with ''[[Paap]]'' in 2004, starring [[John Abraham (actor)|John Abraham]] and [[Udita Goswami]]. Since then, she has made four more directorial ventures: ''[[Holiday (2006 Indian film)|Holiday]]'' (2006), ''[[Dhokha]]'' (2007), ''[[Kajraare]]'' (2010) and ''[[Jism 2]]'' (2012).<ref name=": | From 2003 to 2012, she focused on producing and directing. She made her directorial debut with ''[[Paap]]'' in 2004, starring [[John Abraham (actor)|John Abraham]] and [[Udita Goswami]]. Since then, she has made four more directorial ventures: ''[[Holiday (2006 Indian film)|Holiday]]'' (2006), ''[[Dhokha]]'' (2007), ''[[Kajraare]]'' (2010) and ''[[Jism 2]]'' (2012).<ref name="Angaaray" /> Her last film appearance was in the romantic film ''[[Sanam Teri Kasam (2009 film)|Sanam Teri Kasam]]'' in 2009, opposite Saif Ali Khan and Atul Agnihotri.<ref>{{cite news|work=The Times of India|title=Sanam Teri Kasam Movie Review|date=22 May 2009|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/Sanam-Teri-Kasam/movie-review/4567000.cms|access-date=23 July 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180219173433/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/Sanam-Teri-Kasam/movie-review/4567000.cms|archive-date=19 February 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web | url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/movie-review-sanam-teri-kasam/464463/ | title=Movie review: Sanam Teri Kasam - Indian Express }}</ref> | ||
In 2020, Bhatt returned to acting with ''[[Sadak 2]]'', a sequel to the hit [[Sadak|1991 film]]. Her father returned to directing with this film after 20 years, while her half-sister [[Alia Bhatt]] also co-starred alongside her.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/mahesh-bhatt-sadak-2-alia-bhatt-sanjay-dutt-5365762/ |title=Mahesh Bhatt returns to direction with Sadak 2, daughters Alia and Pooja to star with Sanjay Dutt |date=20 September 2018 |work=[[The Indian Express]] |access-date=16 April 2019 |archive-date=16 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190416200706/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/mahesh-bhatt-sadak-2-alia-bhatt-sanjay-dutt-5365762/ |url-status=live }}</ref> It was released on 28 August 2020 on the streaming platform [[Disney+ Hotstar]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=6 August 2020 |title=Alia Bhatt announces Sadak 2 premiere on August 28 on Disney+ Hotstar |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com | In 2020, Bhatt returned to acting with ''[[Sadak 2]]'', a sequel to the hit [[Sadak|1991 film]]. Her father returned to directing with this film after 20 years, while her half-sister [[Alia Bhatt]] also co-starred alongside her.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/mahesh-bhatt-sadak-2-alia-bhatt-sanjay-dutt-5365762/ |title=Mahesh Bhatt returns to direction with Sadak 2, daughters Alia and Pooja to star with Sanjay Dutt |date=20 September 2018 |work=[[The Indian Express]] |access-date=16 April 2019 |archive-date=16 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190416200706/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/mahesh-bhatt-sadak-2-alia-bhatt-sanjay-dutt-5365762/ |url-status=live }}</ref> It was released on 28 August 2020 on the streaming platform [[Disney+ Hotstar]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=6 August 2020 |title=Alia Bhatt announces Sadak 2 premiere on August 28 on Disney+ Hotstar |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/alia-bhatt-announces-sadak-2-premiere-on-august-28-on-disney-hotstar/ |access-date=14 December 2020 |work=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |archive-date=9 August 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200809234639/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/amp/news/bollywood/alia-bhatt-announces-sadak-2-premiere-on-august-28-on-disney-hotstar/ |url-status=live }}</ref> | ||
In 2021, Bhatt made her web series debut in the [[Netflix]] series ''[[Bombay Begums]]''. It also | In 2021, Bhatt made her web series debut in the [[Netflix]] series ''[[Bombay Begums]]''. It also features [[Amruta Subhash]], [[Shahana Goswami]], [[Plabita Borthakur]], Aadhya Anand and [[Rahul Bose]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=16 July 2020 |first=Shweta |last=Keshri |title=Netflix's Bombay Begums starring Pooja Bhatt deals with desire, ethics and vulnerabilities |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/binge-watch/story/netflix-s-bahu-begums-starring-pooja-bhatt-deals-with-desire-ethics-and-vulnerabilities-1701235-2020-07-16 |access-date=9 February 2021 |work=India Today |language=en |archive-date=16 March 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210316144133/https://www.indiatoday.in/binge-watch/story/netflix-s-bahu-begums-starring-pooja-bhatt-deals-with-desire-ethics-and-vulnerabilities-1701235-2020-07-16 |url-status=live }}</ref> It explores the lives of five ambitious women from various walks of life navigating through their dreams, desires and disappointments, from boardrooms to society's margins, in modern-day [[Mumbai]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.google.com/search?q=Bombay+Begums |title=Search results |website=www.google.com |access-date=22 July 2021 |archive-date=19 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231119195338/https://www.google.com/search?q=Bombay+Begums#ip=1 |url-status=live }}</ref> The series opened to mixed to positive responses from critics. Sayan Ghosh of ''[[The Hindu]]'' stated "Director Alankrita Shrivastava’s ability to navigate through various layers of suppressed anger and the emotional volatility of her characters make for a most engaging watch".<ref>{{Cite news|last=Ghosh|first=Sayan|date=10 March 2021|title='Bombay Begums' review: A gripping drama about the plight of women in India's urban realm|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/bombay-begums-review-a-gripping-drama-about-the-plight-of-women-in-indias-urban-realm/article34036980.ece|access-date=20 March 2021|issn=0971-751X|archive-date=18 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210318185547/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/bombay-begums-review-a-gripping-drama-about-the-plight-of-women-in-indias-urban-realm/article34036980.ece|url-status=live}}</ref> Shubhra Gupta of ''[[The Indian Express]]'' stated "The most powerful element in Alankrita Srivastava's films is the recognition of women's desire, and how its absence can create permanent hollowness."<ref>{{Cite web|date=8 March 2021|title=Bombay Begums review: Flawed, real and laughing women make this Netflix series come alive|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/bombay-begums-review-flawed-real-laughing-women-make-this-netflix-series-come-alive-7219152/|access-date=20 March 2021|website=The Indian Express|language=en|archive-date=11 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210311002043/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/bombay-begums-review-flawed-real-laughing-women-make-this-netflix-series-come-alive-7219152/|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Saibal Chatterjee]] of [[NDTV]] gave three-and-a-half out of five to the series and reviewed "''Bombay Begums'', created by Alankrita Shrivastava (''Lipstick Under My Burkha''), who shares screenwriting and directorial responsibilities with Bornila Chatterjee (''The Hungry''), strikes an instant chord because it strings together relatable, rooted stories."<ref>{{Cite web|title=Bombay Begums Review: Netflix Series Rides On Top-Notch Performances, Not Least by Pooja Bhatt|work=NDTV |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/bombay-begums-review-netflix-series-rides-on-top-notch-performances-not-least-by-pooja-bhatt-3-5-stars-out-of-5-2385958|access-date=20 March 2021|publisher=[[NDTV]] |archive-date=14 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210314204919/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/bombay-begums-review-netflix-series-rides-on-top-notch-performances-not-least-by-pooja-bhatt-3-5-stars-out-of-5-2385958|url-status=live}}</ref> Saraswati Datar of ''[[The News Minute]]'' gave a review "''Bombay Begums'' is an entertaining watch, but don't expect to feel moved or empowered after watching it."<ref>{{Cite web|date=10 March 2021|title='Bombay Begums' review: Netflix series is interesting but pontificates too much|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/bombay-begums-review-netflix-series-interesting-pontificates-too-much-144950|access-date=20 March 2021|website=The News Minute|language=en|archive-date=1 April 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220401033925/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/bombay-begums-review-netflix-series-interesting-pontificates-too-much-144950|url-status=live}}</ref> Rohan Naahar of ''[[Hindustan Times]]'' stated "Terrific performances by Pooja Bhatt, Amruta Subhash, Plabita Borthakur, Shahana Goswami and Manish Chaudhary smooth out the creases.<ref name="IndianExpress-Survival-2021">{{Cite web |last=Shekhar|first=Mimansa|date=18 February 2021|title=Bombay Begums trailer: Pooja Bhatt and Co. are in a battle for survival in Netflix series|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/bombay-begums-trailer-pooja-bhatt-and-co-are-in-a-battle-for-survival-in-netflix-series-7189229/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210228000318/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/bombay-begums-trailer-pooja-bhatt-and-co-are-in-a-battle-for-survival-in-netflix-series-7189229/|archive-date=28 February 2021|access-date=3 March 2021|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref> | ||
==Personal life== | |||
Bhatt married restaurateur [[Manish Makhija]] in 2003. The couple got divorced in 2014.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Sharma |first1=Dishya |title=When Pooja Bhatt Revealed Reason Behind Separating from Manish Makhija: 'I Was Tired of Being...' |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/pooja-bhatt-divorce-manish-makhija-reason-bigg-boss-ott-2-8479279.html |access-date=14 August 2023 |work=News18 |date=1 August 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Bigg Boss OTT 2: Pooja Bhatt Says Divorce Was The "Lowest Phase" Of Her Life - "It Felt Like Death" |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/pooja-bhatt-opens-up-about-her-divorce-calls-it-lowest-phase-of-her-life-4261116 |access-date=14 August 2023 |work=NDTV |date=2 August 2023}}</ref> | |||
==Media image and other works== | |||
In the '90s, Bhatt was often regarded as one of the most stylish and bold actresses in Bollywood.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.indiatimes.com/lifestyle/style/pooja-bhatt-fashion-sense-628279.html|title=Pooja Bhatt Bold Fashion Sense|newspaper=India Times |date=24 February 2024 |access-date=21 August 2024}}</ref> She appeared boldly in many magazine covers including [[Stardust (magazine)|''Stardust'']], ''[[Cine Blitz]]'', and ''[[Filmfare]]''.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://photogallery.indiatimes.com/celebs/celeb-themes/pictures-of-celebrities-on-magazine-covers/omg-magazine-covers/articleshow/35632210.cms |title=Pictures of celebrities' on magazine covers |date=8 June 2017 |work=The Times of India |access-date=19 December 2019 |archive-date=19 December 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191219175715/https://photogallery.indiatimes.com/celebs/celeb-themes/pictures-of-celebrities-on-magazine-covers/omg-magazine-covers/articleshow/35632210.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> In [[Rediff.com]]'s "The Best Actresses" list of 2021, she ranked 10th.<ref>{{Cite web |title=The BEST ACTRESSES of 2021 |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/report/the-best-actresses-of-2021/20211231.htm |access-date=2 March 2022 |website=Rediff |archive-date=24 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220724110217/https://m.rediff.com/amp/movies/report/the-best-actresses-of-2021/20211231.htm |url-status=live}}</ref> In the same year, [[PETA India]] named her as the Hero for Animals for her support for never using animals in films.<ref>{{cite magazine |url= https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/pooja-bhatt-honoured-by-peta-for-pledging-not-to-use-animals-in-films-53921.amp |title=Pooja Bhatt honored by PETA |magazine=Filmfare |date=5 November 2020 |access-date=4 August 2024}}</ref> In 2022, Bhatt joined Congress leader [[Rahul Gandhi]]'s ''[[Bharat Jodo Yatra]]'', which resumed in [[Hyderabad]].<ref>{{cite magazine |agency=[[Indo-Asian News Service|IANS]] |date=2 November 2022 |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/art-entertainment/pooja-bhatt-joins-bharat-jodo-yatra-in-hyderabad-news-234113 |title=Pooja Bhatt Joins Bharat Jodo Yatra In Hyderabad |magazine=[[Outlook (Indian magazine)|Outlook]] |access-date=30 August 2024}}</ref> | |||
==Filmography== | ==Filmography== | ||
===Filmmaker=== | |||
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==Awards and recognitions== | ==Awards and recognitions== | ||
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| [[36th Filmfare Awards]] | | [[36th Filmfare Awards]] | ||
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| ''[[Daddy (1989 film)|Daddy]]'' | | ''[[Daddy (1989 film)|Daddy]]'' | ||
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|[[Zee Cine Awards]] | |||
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| [[44th National Film Awards]] | | [[44th National Film Awards]] | ||
| [[National Film Award for Best Film on Other Social Issues|Best Film on Other Social Issues]] | | [[National Film Award for Best Film on Other Social Issues|Best Film on Other Social Issues]] | ||
| ''[[Tamanna (1997 film)|Tamanna]]'' | | ''[[Tamanna (1997 film)|Tamanna]]'' | ||
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| Best Actress (Hindi) | | Best Actress (Hindi) | ||
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| [[Zee Cine Awards]] | | [[Zee Cine Awards]] | ||
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| Born | 24 February 1972 Bombay, Maharashtra, India |
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Pooja Bhatt (born 24 February 1972) is an Indian actress, director, and filmmaker who works in Hindi films.[1] She established herself as one of the leading actresses of the 1990s and is the recipient of several accolades, including two National Film Awards and one Filmfare Award.
Born into the Bhatt family, she is the daughter of Indian filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt. Bhatt played her first leading role in Mahesh Bhatt's television film Daddy in 1989. For the film, she won the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut. Her breakthrough came with the romance comedy Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin (1991), which also emerged as her highest grossing release. In the following decade, she earned critical acclaim for her performances in the films Sadak (1991), Junoon (1992), Naaraaz (1994), Angrakshak (1995), Chaahat (1996), Tamanna (1997), Border (1997), Kabhi Na Kabhi (1998), Angaaray (1998) and Zakhm (1998). This was followed by a hiatus and intermittent work.
Early life[edit | edit source]
Pooja Bhatt was born on 24 February 1972[2] to Mahesh Bhatt and Kiran Bhatt (born Loraine Bright).[3] On her father's side, Bhatt is of Gujarati descent and on her mother's side, she is of English, Scottish, Armenian, and Burmese ancestry.[3][4] She is the step-daughter of Soni Razdan. She has a brother, Rahul Bhatt and younger half-sisters Shaheen Bhatt and Alia Bhatt.[4] Her cousins are Hitarth Bhat, film director Mohit Suri, former actress Smiley Suri and actor Emraan Hashmi.[5]
Career[edit | edit source]
Debut and establishment (1989-1995)[edit | edit source]
Bhatt made her acting debut at age 17, in 1989 with Daddy, a TV film directed by her father Mahesh Bhatt. In the film, she portrayed a soul-searching teenage girl in an estranged relationship with her alcoholic father, played by actor Anupam Kher. Her performance in the film earned her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut.[6][7] Her biggest solo hit and her big screen debut came with the romantic comedy Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin (1991) opposite Aamir Khan,[4] which is a remake of the Oscar-winning Hollywood classic It Happened One Night (1934). The film proved to be a breakthrough for Bhatt.
Her most well-known films in the 1990s include Sadak[4] opposite Sanjay Dutt, one of the highest-grossing movies of the year 1991.[8] The film was inspired by the 1976 American film Taxi Driver.[9] Then in 1992 she was seen in Prem Deewane, directed by Sachin Pilgaonkar and produced by Ashok Ghai. The film was released in India on 12 June, and stars an ensemble cast including Jackie Shroff, Madhuri Dixit, Vivek Mushran, Manohar Singh, Ashalata Wabgaonkar, Prem Chopra and Kamal Chopra. In the same year, she starred in Junoon, reportedly inspired by the 1981 film An American Werewolf in London. The film was successful at the box office and received favourable reviews.[10]
In 1993, she appeared in many films including Jaanam which is about a boy and girl from opposing families who meet and fall in love, determined not to let the hate between their parents stand in the way of their happiness and Phir Teri Kahani Yaad Aayee which was an Indian '90s melodious musical Hindi-language romance film. Both the films was widely appreciated by Critics.[11] She then starred in Sir opposite debutant Atul Agnihotri. This film is about a peace-loving college professor Amar, who loses his son in a war break-out between the two gang leaders. The film was remade in Telugu as Gangmaster, with Rajasekhar.[12] After that she appeared in Chor Aur Chaand opposite Aditya Pancholi. It is a love story with the backdrop of drugs and its effect on the youth of the nation. Although the film underperformed at the box office, it developed a significant cult following over the years since its release.[13] Her next release was Ashutosh Gowariker's thriller Pehla Nasha, co-starring Deepak Tijori, Raveena Tandon, and Paresh Rawal. The movie is a remake of Brian de Palma's 1984 thriller Body Double. The film also has cameo appearances by Aamir Khan, Sudesh Berry, Rahul Roy, Shah Rukh Khan, Juhi Chawla and Saif Ali Khan as themselves. It remains the only film to have Aamir, Shah Rukh and Saif in a scene together along with Roy and Berry.[14] Upon release, the film received negative reviews and failed at the box office.[15] Bhatt's final release of 1993 was Mahesh Bhatt's romantic action film Tadipaar, with Mithun Chakraborty. The movie was released on the same day as Mithun's Shatranj and both went on to become hits based on Mithun's stupendous popularity at the time.[16]
Further success and critical acclaim (1995-2001)[edit | edit source]
After starring in many hit movies, she did many films including, Guneghar (1995) opposite Atul Agnihotri, and Naaraaz (1994) opposite Mithun Chakraborty, Hum Dono opposite Rishi Kapoor, Angrakshak opposite Sunny Deol (1995). Then in 1996 Bhatt, stars in Chaahat opposite Shah Rukh Khan, the film earned a total of ₹6.87 crore (US$960,000) nett, and was declared "Below Average" by Box Office India.[17] It was the 15th-highest-grossing film of the year in India.[18]
She next starred as an abandoned girl in the thriller film Tamanna, which marked her first production venture under her Pooja Bhatt Productions. It also won the National Film Award for Best Film on Other Social Issues. Bhatt began 1997 with a role in Jyoti Prakash Dutta’s ensemble drama Border, the film was released worldwide on 13 June 1997 with positive reviews from critics and garnered critical acclaim for its story, execution, scale, showing off the battle, direction, screenplay, performances and soundtrack.[19] It opened to strong box office results, had a final domestic net total of ₹394 million (US$5.5 million) and was declared an all-time blockbuster by Box Office India. It also became the highest-grossing Hindi film of 1997 in India, but if according to worldwide, it was the second highest-grossing film of the year behind Dil To Pagal Hai. Border grossed a worldwide total of ₹655.7 million and it was the fourth biggest blockbuster film of the 90s decade.[20]
Bhatt gained further success in 1998 with the film Zakhm, opposite Ajay Devgan, which won the Nargis Dutt Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration. Zakhm was based on the life of Mahesh Bhatt's mother Shirin Mohammad Ali, while she essayed her character in this film.[21][22][23] The performance of Bhatt was well received, for which she received a Filmfare Award for Best Actress (Critics) nomination. Bhatt was also part of a film Angaaray, opposite Akshay Kumar and Nagarjuna.[24] The movie was inspired by the American film State of Grace.[25] The movie turned out to be a commercially successful.[26] All these achievements established Bhatt as one of the most successful actresses of the year, according to Box Office India. In 2001 Bhatt starred in an English-language drama film Everybody Says I'm Fine!, which was written and directed by Rahul Bose. The film premiered on 12 September at the Toronto International Film Festival.[27]
Career fluctuations and intermittent work (2003-present)[edit | edit source]
From 2003 to 2012, she focused on producing and directing. She made her directorial debut with Paap in 2004, starring John Abraham and Udita Goswami. Since then, she has made four more directorial ventures: Holiday (2006), Dhokha (2007), Kajraare (2010) and Jism 2 (2012).[26] Her last film appearance was in the romantic film Sanam Teri Kasam in 2009, opposite Saif Ali Khan and Atul Agnihotri.[28][29]
In 2020, Bhatt returned to acting with Sadak 2, a sequel to the hit 1991 film. Her father returned to directing with this film after 20 years, while her half-sister Alia Bhatt also co-starred alongside her.[30] It was released on 28 August 2020 on the streaming platform Disney+ Hotstar.[31]
In 2021, Bhatt made her web series debut in the Netflix series Bombay Begums. It also features Amruta Subhash, Shahana Goswami, Plabita Borthakur, Aadhya Anand and Rahul Bose.[32] It explores the lives of five ambitious women from various walks of life navigating through their dreams, desires and disappointments, from boardrooms to society's margins, in modern-day Mumbai.[33] The series opened to mixed to positive responses from critics. Sayan Ghosh of The Hindu stated "Director Alankrita Shrivastava’s ability to navigate through various layers of suppressed anger and the emotional volatility of her characters make for a most engaging watch".[34] Shubhra Gupta of The Indian Express stated "The most powerful element in Alankrita Srivastava's films is the recognition of women's desire, and how its absence can create permanent hollowness."[35] Saibal Chatterjee of NDTV gave three-and-a-half out of five to the series and reviewed "Bombay Begums, created by Alankrita Shrivastava (Lipstick Under My Burkha), who shares screenwriting and directorial responsibilities with Bornila Chatterjee (The Hungry), strikes an instant chord because it strings together relatable, rooted stories."[36] Saraswati Datar of The News Minute gave a review "Bombay Begums is an entertaining watch, but don't expect to feel moved or empowered after watching it."[37] Rohan Naahar of Hindustan Times stated "Terrific performances by Pooja Bhatt, Amruta Subhash, Plabita Borthakur, Shahana Goswami and Manish Chaudhary smooth out the creases.[38]
Personal life[edit | edit source]
Bhatt married restaurateur Manish Makhija in 2003. The couple got divorced in 2014.[39][40]
Media image and other works[edit | edit source]
In the '90s, Bhatt was often regarded as one of the most stylish and bold actresses in Bollywood.[41] She appeared boldly in many magazine covers including Stardust, Cine Blitz, and Filmfare.[42] In Rediff.com's "The Best Actresses" list of 2021, she ranked 10th.[43] In the same year, PETA India named her as the Hero for Animals for her support for never using animals in films.[44] In 2022, Bhatt joined Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Yatra, which resumed in Hyderabad.[45]
Filmography[edit | edit source]
Filmmaker[edit | edit source]
| Year | Film | Producer | Director | Production Designer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Tamanna | Yes | No | No |
| 1998 | Dushman | Yes | No | No |
| 1998 | Zakhm | Yes | No | No |
| 2002 | Sur: The Melody of Life | Yes | No | No |
| 2003 | Jism | Yes | No | Yes |
| 2003 | Paap | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 2005 | Rog | Yes | No | No |
| 2006 | Holiday | Yes | Yes | No |
| 2007 | Dhokha | No | Yes | No |
| 2010 | Kajraare | No | Yes | No |
| 2012 | Jism 2 | Yes | Yes | No |
| 2019 | Cabaret | Yes | No | No |
Acting roles[edit | edit source]
| Year | Film | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Daddy | Pooja Sarin | Debut film; Won Best Female Debut |
| 1991 | Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin | Pooja Dharamchand | |
| Sadak | Pooja | ||
| 1992 | Prem Deewane | Radha | |
| Jaanam | Anjali | ||
| Saatwan Aasman | Pooja Malhotra | ||
| Junoon | Dr. Nita V. Chauhan | ||
| 1993 | Phir Teri Kahani Yaad Aayee | Pooja | |
| Sir | Pooja Patekar | ||
| Chor Aur Chaand | Reema D. Seth | ||
| Pehla Nasha | Monica | ||
| Tadipaar | Mohinidevi/Namkeen | ||
| 1994 | Kranti Kshetra | Pooja | |
| Naaraaz | Sonia | ||
| Boyfriend | Telugu film | ||
| 1995 | Gunehgar | Pooja Thakur | |
| Hum Dono | Priyanka Surendra Gupta | ||
| Angrakshak | Priyanka Choudhary/Priya | ||
| 1996 | Kalloori Vaasal | Pooja | Tamil film |
| Chaahat | Pooja Singh Rathod | ||
| 1997 | Tamanna | Tamanna Ali Sayed | |
| Border | Kammo | ||
| 1998 | Yeh Aashiqui Meri | Anju | |
| Kabhi Na Kabhi | Tina | ||
| Angaaray | Pooja | ||
| Zakhm | Mrs. Desai | ||
| 2001 | Everybody Says I'm Fine! | Tanya | |
| 2009 | Sanam Teri Kasam | Seema Khanna | Delayed release |
| 2020 | Sadak 2 | Pooja Verma | |
| 2022 | Chup: Revenge of The Artist | Zenobia Shroff |
Television[edit | edit source]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Bombay Begums | Rani Irani | |
| 2023 | Bigg Boss OTT 2 | Contestant | 4th runner-up |
| 2024 | Big Girls Don't Cry | Anita Verma |
Awards and recognitions[edit | edit source]
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| Year | Award(s) | Category | Film(s) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 36th Filmfare Awards | Best Female Debut | Daddy | Won |
| 1992 | Smita Patil Memorial Award | Best Actress | N/A | Won |
| Stardust Awards | Performer of the Year | N/A | Won | |
| 1999 | Bollywood Movie Awards | Best Actress (Critics) | Zakhm | Won |
| Most Sensational Actress | N/A | Nominated | ||
| Sansui Viewers' Choice Movie Awards | Best Actress Critics | Zakhm | Nominated | |
| Zee Cine Awards | Best Actress (Jury) | Nominated | ||
| Filmfare Awards | Best Actress Critics | Nominated | ||
| Screen Awards | Best Actress | Nominated | ||
| Face of the Year | Won | |||
| 1999 | 44th National Film Awards | Best Film on Other Social Issues | Tamanna | Won |
| 1999 | 46th National Film Awards | Nargis Dutt Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration | Zakhm | Won |
| Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards | Best Actress (Hindi) | Won | ||
| 2004 | Zee Cine Awards | Best Debut Director | Paap | Nominated |
| Star Guild Awards | Best Debut Director | Nominated |
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