Pooj a Bhatt: Indian Actress Biography
Full Name: Pooja Bhatt
Date of Birth: February 24, 1972
Place of Birth: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Nationality: Indian
Profession: Actress, Filmmaker, Producer
Height and Physical Stats
Height: Approximately 5 feet 6 inches (168 cm)
Weight: Around 60 kg (132 lbs)
Education
Schooling: Jamnabai Narsee School & Petit Girls' High School, Mumbai
College: Did not pursue formal higher education, entered films at 17
Family
Father: Mahesh Bhatt (Filmmaker)
Mother: Kiran Bhatt (born Loraine Bright)
Half-Siblings: Alia Bhatt (actress), Shaheen Bhatt (writer)
Brother: Rahul Bhatt
Spouse: Manish Makhija (m. 2003 – divorced 2014)
Children: none
Career
Pooja Bhatt began her career as an actress in the 1989 TV film Daddy, directed by her father. She gained stardom with Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin (1991), co-starring Aamir Khan. Her other major hits include:
Sadak (1991)
Junoon
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tamanna
Border
Sir
Chaahat
In the 2000s, she transitioned into filmmaking. She launched Pooja Bhatt Productions and directed:
Papa (2004)
Holidays (2006)
Deceit (2007)
Kajraare (2010)
Jism-2 (2012)
She returned to acting with Sadak 2 (2020), starred in Netflix's Bombay Begums (2021), and appeared on Bigg Boss OTT 2 (2023).
Estimated Net Worth:
₹50–60 crore (approximately USD $6–8 million)
Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut – Daddy (1989)
National Film Award for Best Film on Social Issues – Tamanna (Producer)
Nargis Dutt Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration – Zakhm (Producer)
Summary
Pooja Bhatt is a respected name in Indian cinema, known for her bold film choices and transition from actress to filmmaker. As a Bhatt family member, she has contributed significantly to offbeat and socially relevant cinema, earning both critical acclaim and public admiration.
