“Vijay Anand's death marks the passing away of a true, original mind. Vijay had charisma and cinematic dazzle. He was the first who gave Indian film directors the status of a star.”

Indian film director, producer and screenwriter, retired

Mahesh Bhatt is an Indian film director, producer and screenwriter in Hindi cinema. Retired from active filmmaking, he became a prominent figure in the 1980s and 1990s for work that often took on unconventional storytelling and bold themes. He directed and produced films that helped define a major phase of mainstream Hindi cinema, while also writing screenplays. His career has been recognized with several honors, including five National Film Awards and four Filmfare Awards.