Mahesh Bhatt & Alok Nath Movies Together List — 3 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-06-05 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Mahesh Bhatt and Alok Nath appeared together in 3 Hindi films between 1984 and 1996. Their highest-rated collaboration was Saaransh (1984 — 7.5/10). Films span Saaransh (1984) through Papa Kehte Hai (1996).
The Mahesh Bhatt & Alok Nath partnership
After 8 years apart, they came back together for Papa Kehte Hai (1996). They didn't share a set between 1988 and 1996. From Saaransh (1984) to Papa Kehte Hai (1996).
The played out closed with Papa Kehte Hai in 1996. Saaransh is the one most viewers reach for.
The shape of the work
The 1980s belonged to Saaransh; the 1990s to Papa Kehte Hai. Mahesh Bhatt directed every film; Alok Nath acted in all of them. Strictly Hindi cinema — they never crossed industries together.
3 films across 2 decades
The 1980s brought 2 films together, anchored by Saaransh (7.5/10).
The 1990s accounted for 1 film, averaging 4.9/10.
- Saaransh
- Kabzaa
- Papa Kehte Hai
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
3 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
After Papa Kehte Hai, Alok Nath kept going for 35 more films; Mahesh Bhatt stepped back.
Before Saaransh, Mahesh Bhatt had directed 4 films, including Arth (1982) and Lahu Ke Do Rang (1979).
After Papa Kehte Hai, Mahesh Bhatt went on to direct 19 more films, including Aashiqui 2 (2013) and Woh Lamhe (2006).
Before Saaransh, Alok Nath had starred in 1 film, including Aadharshila (1982).
After Papa Kehte Hai, Alok Nath went on to appear in 35 more films, including Vivah (2006) and Sanam Teri Kasam (2009).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Mahesh Bhatt & Alok Nath's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
Anupam Kher is the through-line — cast on 3 of their 3 films. Anupam Kher appears alongside them in 3 films — practically a third lead.
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