He has also shot films like Umrao Jaan (1981), Masoom (1983) and Agneepath (1990).
[1] Bhatt started his career as a cameraman in Maa Baap (1960), followed by Hariyali Aur Rasta (1962) directed by his father Vijay Bhatt, who gave him break as a cinematographer in his next feature film, Himalay Ki Godmein (1965), 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 (1979), he shot most of Mahesh Bhatt's films, this was followed by his son Vikram Bhatt's film.
[1][failed verification] 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.
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