Mahesh Bhatt revealed his discomfort over Asha Parekh involving politicians during Zakhm's prolonged censorship battle, a film deeply rooted in his personal life experiences.
Mahesh Bhatt directed the film
Aug 01, 2026
02:51 pm
What's the storyMahesh Bhatt, the acclaimed filmmaker, recently opened up about his 1998 film Zakhm and its tumultuous journey through the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).
The movie, inspired by Bhatt's life experiences as a child born out of wedlock to a Muslim mother and Hindu father, faced several hurdles during its certification process.
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