Pravin Bhatt


Pravin Bhatt is an Indian film cinematographer, director and screenwriter, who has worked in Hindi cinema from 1970s to 2010s and shot most of the films directed by Mahesh Bhatt, like Arth and Aashiqui and his son Vikram Bhatt, Raaz. He has also shot films like Umrao Jaan, Masoom and Agneepath.

Career

Bhatt started his career as a cameraman in Maa Baap, followed by Hariyali Aur Rasta directed by his father Vijay Bhatt, who gave him break as a cinematographer in his next feature film, Himalay Ki Godmein, he went on to work in many more films of his father, establishing his career as a cinematographer. Then starting with Lahu Ke Do Rang, he shot most of Mahesh Bhatt's films, this was followed by his son Vikram Bhatt's film. He was the cinematographer of India's first horror film Haunted 3D. Shaapit marked his 100th film as a cinematographer.
In 1984, Bhatt made his directorial debut with Bhavna starring Shabana Azmi and Marc Zuber as the leads, and Azmi won Filmfare Best Actress Award for the film.

Personal life

He is the son of producer-director Vijay Bhatt, and also the father of director Vikram Bhatt.

Filmography

;CinematographerHimalay Ki God Mein Ram Rajya Hira Aur Patthar Badalte Rishtey Lahu Ke Do Rang Umrao Jaan Kaalia Khud-Daar Arth Masoom Kamla Janam Aitbaar Yaadon Ki Kasam Sultanat Naam Kaash Gangaa Jamunaa Saraswati Joshilaay Agneepath Aashiqui Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin Saathi Yodha Sadak Phir Teri Kahani Yaad Aayee Sir Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke Gumrah Naaraaz Haunted – 3D Kasoor Raaz Awara Paagal Deewana Aap Mujhe Achche Lagne Lage Footpath Inteha Aetbaar Elaan Jurm Deewane Huye Paagal Ankahee Red: The Dark Side Life Mein Kabhie Kabhiee Speed 1920 Three: Love, Lies, Betrayal Shaapit Haunted – 3D Phhir Dangerous Ishhq Raaz 3D Creature 3D
;DirectorBhavna (film) Khoon Bahaa Ganga Mein