Alia Bhatt shared a throwback photo on Instagram, wishing her father Mahesh Bhatt on his birthday. (Photo: Alia Bhatt/Instagram)

Director Mahesh Bhatt is celebrating his 72nd birthday today. Bhatt is known for helming films such as Saaransh, Aashiqui, Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin, Daddy among more.

Family members and close friends wished the filmmaker on the special day via social media.

Alia Bhatt wished her “mufasa” Mahesh Bhatt on his birthday.

Sharing a post on Instagram, the actor wrote, “I have nothing long or nothing wise to say today.. Our time this year has been too rich to fit into a caption.. but I will say one thing.. something from our favourite film…’Look inside yourself, you are more than what you’ve become.. remember who you are.. remember!’ happy bday my mufasa.. you’re a good man! never believe anything else”

Sharing photos on Instagram, Pooja Bhatt sent warm birthday greetings to her “father, teacher, friend, guide.” She captioned the post as, “Thank you for teaching me to exult in the now, embrace uncertainty & endure strife. And even though you named me ‘Pooja’, never to pray for an easy life!”

Actor Soni Razdan took to Instagram to wish her husband Mahesh Bhatt on his birthday. Sharing a photo of the director, Razdan wrote, “Happy Birthday sweetheart! Age cannot wither you, nor custom stale your infinite variety… may you keep inspiring us with your wisdom and good sense. And so much more.”

Pooja Bhatt wished her father Mahesh Bhatt on his birthday. (Photo: Pooja Bhatt/Instagram)

Wishing Mahesh Bhatt on his birthday, Dia Mirza commented on Razdan’s picture. She wrote, “Happy Birthday Bhatt Saab.”

Neena Gupta, Manisha Koirala and Aahana Kumra among others wished the director on his birthday.

Gulshan Grover, who has appeared in several Mahesh Bhatt films, wished the filmmaker on Twitter. He tweeted, “Happy Birthday Bhatt Saab @MaheshNBhatt thank you for casting me in Arth, Sir, Naaraz, Naajayaz, Angaaray, Jism, Paap, Dhokha, Cabaret, Kajraare, Gangster, Sadak 2 and many more. Thank you for imparting knowledge of cinema to me.”

Happy Birthday Bhatt Saab @MaheshNBhatt thank you for casting me in Arth, Sir,Naaraz,Naajayaz, Angaaray,Jism,Paap, Dhokha,Cabaret,Kajraare , Gangster,Sadak2 and many more.Thank you for imparting knowledge of cinema to me ⁦@PoojaB1972⁩ ⁦@aliaa08⁩ ⁦@Soni_Razdan⁩ pic.twitter.com/L4cbn5oppB

— Gulshan Grover (@GulshanGroverGG) September 20, 2020

On the work front, Mahesh Bhatt’s last outing as a director was Sadak 2, which is currently streaming on Disney Plus Hotstar. The film starred Alia Bhatt, Sanjay Dutt and Aditya Roy Kapur, while Pooja Bhatt and Gulshan Grover appeared in supporting roles.

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