Mahesh Bhatt & Anang Desai Movies Together List — 4 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-06-02 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Mahesh Bhatt and Anang Desai appeared together in 4 Hindi films between 1990 and 2002. Their highest-rated collaboration was Aashiqui (1990 — 5.9/10). Films span Aashiqui (1990) through Raaz (2002).
The Mahesh Bhatt & Anang Desai partnership
After 9 years apart, they came back together for Raaz (2002). They didn't share a set between 1993 and 2002. From Aashiqui (1990) to Raaz (2002).
The unfolded closed with Raaz in 2002. It started with Aashiqui (1990).
The shape of the work
The 1990s account for 75% of everything they made together. The 1990s belonged to Aashiqui; the 2000s to Raaz. Never on the same side of the camera — Mahesh Bhatt director, Anang Desai actor, across all 4 films. Strictly Hindi cinema — they never crossed industries together.
4 films across 2 decades
The 1990s accounted for 3 films, averaging 4.9/10.
The 2000s accounted for 1 film, averaging 5.4/10.
- Aashiqui
- Gumrah
- Raaz
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
4 films across 12 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Hindi being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
Before Aashiqui, Mahesh Bhatt had directed 14 films, including Arth (1982) and Saaransh (1984).
After Raaz, Mahesh Bhatt went on to direct 13 more films, including Aashiqui 2 (2013) and Woh Lamhe (2006).
Aashiqui was Anang Desai's acting debut.
After Raaz, Anang Desai went on to appear in 13 more films, including Haq (2025) and Khichdi: The Movie (2010).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Mahesh Bhatt & Anang Desai's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
Avtar Gill is the through-line — cast on 2 of their 4 films.
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