Mukesh Bhatt

Bhatt camp to replace Dutt with Vivek

Sanjay Dutt was a part of Vishesh Films first production, ‘Kabzaa’. Since then Dutt has been a part of Bhatt camp and is almost regarded as a part of the family by Mahesh and Mukesh Bhatt.

Through all rough patches, the Bhatts have stood by Sanjay Dutt. Even during his 1993 arrests, they have supported him wholeheartedly.

Sanjay opts out of Bhatt camp’s next

As per the latest tabloid buzz, Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt has opted out of Bhatt's upcoming project due to his busy schedule and non-availability of dates.

Interestingly, sources are claiming that in January Sanjay had happily given his consent to be part of the film when Chairman of ‘Vishesh Films’ Mukesh Bhatt along with director Kunal Deshmukh had app

Emraan Hashmi to act in Bhatt’s porn movie?

Known for their controversial film-making sense, Bhatts are gearing up for a movie based on Indian porn industry and buzz has it that actor Emraan Hashmi has been roped in for the lead role.

However, the confusion occurred when Emraan confirmed his presence in the film, producer, Mukesh Bhatt denied it and director Kunal Deshmukh pretended to be completely ignorant of the matter.

Mallika wants to act in ‘Murder 2’?

Six years ago, Mallika Sherawat created a buzz with her sensational, bold moves in Mahesh Bhatt’s ‘Murder’, and now when the plan for a sequel to the movie is on, the actress is leaving no stone unturned to grab the role that made her a hot property that she is today.

Rumor has it that Mallika, who is in India to promote her film ‘Hisss’ and shoot for ‘Double Dhamaal’, is reported to be visiting Bhatt’s office quite often.

Aamir quits Copyright Act panel after spat with Javed Akhtar

Aamir Khan has decided to leave the 10-member committee to the Copyright laws. The actor says the reason for the same is the tart-tongued comments with veteran lyricist Javed Akhtar made for the significance of actors to make song popular. Aamir said that didn’t go down well with the committee.

The committee looks into proposed amendments to Copyright laws.

Aamir hurt by criticism

Producers strike cost Bollywood Rs.3 bn

New Delhi, June 5: The two-month-long standoff between the producers-distributors and multiplex owners over revenue sharing, which was resolved Friday, has led to a whopping Rs.300 crore (Rs.3 billion) loss to the industry.

"The strike has cost the Indian film industry over Rs.3 billion," Mukesh Bhatt, United Producers and Distributors Forum (UPDF) chairman, told IANS over phone from Mumbai Friday.

The standoff between producers-distributors and multiplex owners started in February over revenue sharing. While the producers demanded a flat 50 percent share of all film revenues irrespective of the stars, budget and box office collection, the exhibitors stressed on sharing profits based on the earnings of a film.

Bollywood rejoices after settling dispute with multiplexes

New Delhi, June 5: Heaving a sigh of relief after a 14-hour meeting that Friday resolved a crippling four-month dispute between Bollywood producers-distributors and multiplexes, United Producers and Distributors Forum (UPDF) chairman Mukesh Bhatt said that he was glad to have finally achieved "fair rights for Friday nights".

"We are so happy that that we have achieved what we had set out to achieve - fair rights for Friday nights," Bhatt told IANS over phone from Mumbai.

After two months of disputes and two more of strikes, the two parties agreed on a common consensus over the revenue sharing of forthcoming films at about 2.30 a.m. Friday.

"We have decided on a suitable ratio for both the parties. However, we have maintained that all films - whether a blockbuster or a flop one - will be on the same pedestal for revenue sharing. There will not be any differentiation in this regard at all," said Bhatt.

Producer-Multiplex tussle fails to find a solution

Yet another attempt at negotiating the ongoing fight over revenue share failed to meet any results at yesterday’s meeting between the two parties.

The bad news for movie buffs continues as the producers and Bollywood owners failed to settle the revenue share at a meeting held yesterday at the Yashraj Studios in Mumbai. With neither of the parties ready for a compromise, this issue seems to be finding no positive ways.

In the meeting held yesterday, the multiplex owners were ready to present their idea for resolving the issue but the producers turned down the offer straightaway because the multiplex-owners did not satisfy the producers demand for a 50 percent share.

'Jashn-the music' in theatres this Friday

‘Oye! It’s Friday!’It’s the time of new movies and masties! Keeping in mind the time of summer vacation, Mahesh Bhatt has decided to release his upcoming movie “Jashn-the music” on 24th i.e. on Friday this week.

Mahesh Bhatt has some new theme to offer to the viewers this summer with Jashn. But actually everyone is now aware about the storyline of “Jashn-the music” because of films promos that are hitting on small screen! Mukesh Bhatt whose banner Vishesh Films is producing the film has also confirmed releasing date of the film.

He said, "Yes, we are bringing Jashn on 24th April. This is the release date that has been blocked. We plan our movies effectively and during the September 2008 launch itself, we had announced the film's arrival in April this year. So here we are".

Bollywood is bleeding: Mukesh Bhatt

Mumbai, April 15: Thanks to the ongoing tussle between the producers and multiplex owners, Bollywood is bleeding, says filmmaker Mukesh Bhatt.

"We (the film industry) are bleeding. This strike is affecting the industry and we are suffering colossal losses," Bhatt, chairman of the United Forum for Bollywood Producers and Distributors, told IANS.

On being asked about the approximate percentage of loss that the industry is expected to suffer, he said: "As of now, we are not doing any number crunching but we are sure the loss will ultimately be huge."

The tussle is over 50:50 revenue sharing between producers and multiplexes. In view of the issue, producers have suspended the marketing and distribution of films from April 4.

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