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| birth_place        = [[Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]], India
| birth_place        = [[Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]], India
| occupation        = {{hlist|Director|actor|screenwriter|producer}}
| occupation        = {{hlist|Director|actor|screenwriter|producer}}
| spouse            =  {{marriage|Aditi Bhatt||1998|reason=divorced}}
| spouse            =  {{marriage|Aditi Bhatt||1998|end=divorce}}{{marriage|Shwetambhari Soni|2020}}
| children          = Krishna Bhatt
| children          = 1
| parents            = [[Vijay Bhatt]] (grandfather)<br>Rama Bhatt (grandmother)<br>[[Pravin Bhatt]] (father)<br>Varsha Bhatt (mother)
| parents            =
|father              = [[Pravin Bhatt]]
| years_active      = 1992–present
| years_active      = 1992–present
| relatives          = See [[List of Hindi film clans#Bhatt family|Bhatt family]]
| relatives          = [[Vijay Bhatt]] (grandfather)<br/>[[Arun Bhatt]] (uncle)<br/>[[Chirantan Bhatt]] (first cousin)
| family            =  [[List of Hindi film families#Bhatt family (of Vijay Bhatt)|Bhatt family (of Vijay Bhatt)]]
}}
}}
 
'''Vikram Bhatt''' (born 27 January 1969) is an Indian 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 (film)|Ghulam]]'' (1999) starring [[Aamir Khan]] and [[Rani Mukherji]], which was also produced by [[Mukesh Bhatt]]. For both of these he was nominated for the [[Filmfare Award for Best Director]].
'''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>
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>
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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 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&nbsp;million after the 3rd weekend and the overseas collection was at 46&nbsp;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&nbsp;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&nbsp;million nett in the second Weekend, taking the total to Rs 228.6&nbsp;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 2012, Bhatt's [[Raaz 3D]] recorded domestic box office collection of 729&nbsp;million after the 3rd weekend and the overseas collection was at 46&nbsp;million.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.koimoi.com/box-office/raaz-3-3rd-week-box-office-collections|title = Raaz 3 3rd Week Box Office Collections|date = 30 September 2012}}</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&nbsp;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&nbsp;million nett in the second Weekend, taking the total to Rs 228.6&nbsp;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.
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.
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==Personal life==
==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>
Bhatt was married to his childhood sweetheart, Aditi Bhatt (div. 1998), 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> 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>
 
Bhatt reportedly dated [[Ameesha Patel]] for five years and had also reportedly dated [[Sushmita Sen]] sometime in the mid 1990s, after she became [[Miss Universe 1994]].<ref name="Gupta16296838"/> He married art connoisseur Shwetambari Soni in 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Jain|first=Vaishali|date=2021-10-06|title=Vikram Bhatt secretly marries Shwetambari Soni? Mahesh Bhatt shares details|url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/celebrities/vikram-bhatt-secretly-marries-shwetambari-soni-mahesh-bhatt-shares-details-738846|access-date=2021-10-06|website=www.indiatvnews.com|language=en}}</ref>


== Partial Filmography ==
== Filmography ==


===As a director===
===As a director===
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| 1998
| 1998
|''[[Ghulam (film)|Ghulam]]''
|''[[Ghulam (film)|Ghulam]]''
| Based on ''[[On the Waterfront]]'' and ''[[Kabzaa]]''
| Based on ''[[On the Waterfront]]'' and ''[[Kabzaa]]''<br>Nominated—[[Filmfare Award for Best Director]]
|-
|-
| 2001
| 2001
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| 2002
| 2002
|''[[Raaz (2002 film)|Raaz]]''
|''[[Raaz (2002 film)|Raaz]]''
| Based on ''[[What Lies Beneath]]''
| Based on ''[[What Lies Beneath]]''<br>Nominated—[[Filmfare Award for Best Director]]
|-
|-
| 2002
| 2002
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| 2007
| 2007
|''[[Red: The Dark Side]]''
|''[[Red: The Dark Side]]''
|
|-
| 2007
|Fear
|
|
|-
|-
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|
|-
|-
| 2021
|2022
|''Bisaat''
|''[[Judaa Hoke Bhi]]''
|Web series; released on [[MX Player]]
|Completely shot in the Virtual Production Studio with the help of unreal engine technology<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.businesswireindia.com/k-sera-sera-and-vikram-bhatt-s-studio-virtual-worlds-to-create-history-in-entertainment-world-79057.html|title=K Sera Sera and Vikram Bhatt's Studio Virtual Worlds to Create History in Entertainment World|website=Business Wire India|date=31 May 2022|access-date=31 May 2022}}</ref>
|}
|}


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*''[[1920: Evil Returns]]'' (2012)
*''[[1920: Evil Returns]]'' (2012)
*''[[Dangerous Ishq]]'' (2012)
*''[[Dangerous Ishq]]'' (2012)
*''[[Horror Story (film)|Horror Story]]'' (2013)
*''[[Horror Story (film)|Horror Story]]'' (2013)
*''[[Hate Story 2]]'' (2014)
*''[[Hate Story 2]]'' (2014)
*''[[Bhaag Johnny]]'' (2014)
*''[[Bhaag Johnny]]'' (2014)
*''[[Hate Story 3]]'' (2015)
*''[[Hate Story 3]]'' (2015)
*''[[1920 Horrors of the heart]]'' (2022)


===Actor===
===Actor===
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|-
| 2019
| 2019
| ''[[Ghost (2019 film)]]''
| ''[[Ghost (2019 film)|Ghost]]''
| Doctor Singh
| Doctor Singh
|}
==Awards and nominations==
{| class=wikitable
|-
|-
! scope="col" style="width:1em;"| Year
| 2021
! scope="col" style="width:3em;"| Film
| ''[[Badnaam (2021 film) ]]''
! scope="col" style="width:19em;"| Award
| Mr. Black
! 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}}
|}
|}


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[[Category:Film directors from Mumbai]]
[[Category:Film directors from Mumbai]]
[[Category:Film producers from Mumbai]]
[[Category:Film producers from Mumbai]]
[[Category:21st-century Indian film directors]][https://www.thepersonality.info/2020/07/vikram-bhatt-biographyageincome.html  vikram,bhatt-biography[हिंदी<nowiki>]</nowiki>]
[[Category:21st-century Indian film directors]]
[[Category:Hindi screenwriters]]
[[Category:Hindi screenwriters]]
[[Category:20th-century Indian dramatists and playwrights]]
[[Category:20th-century Indian dramatists and playwrights]]
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