A wave of sadness has swept through the entertainment world. Bollywood director Vikram Bhatt’s mother, Varsha Bhatt, passed away. The news was confirmed by the family on Saturday morning. She was 85 years old.
Varsha Bhatt had been unwell for a long time. She battled multiple organ failure. The family has shared details about her final rites.
Funeral Details
Family members will perform her last rites. The ceremony is set for Saturday afternoon at 2 PM. It will take place at the Versova crematorium. Vikram Bhatt’s team officially confirmed the passing of Varsha Bhatt.
A Pillar of Support
Varsha Bhatt was known as a strong support for the Bhatt family. She always encouraged Vikram Bhatt’s dreams. This encouragement helped him step into the film industry at just 14 years old. The family has deep roots in cinema. Vikram’s father, Praveen Bhatt, was a well-known cinematographer. Following in their footsteps, Vikram Bhatt’s daughter, Krishna Bhatt, is also a director.
Vikram Bhatt’s Journey in Film
Vikram Bhatt is widely recognized for his horror films. But he did not start his career with this genre. He first directed action and thriller movies. These included “Madhosh,” “Gunahgar,” and “Bombay Ka Babu.” He also directed “Ghulam,” which starred Aamir Khan. In 2002, Vikram Bhatt directed his first horror film, “Raaz.” Audiences loved this movie. After “Raaz,” he became famous for his scary stories. He continued to make successful horror films like “Fear,” “1920,” “Shaapit,” “Haunted 3D,” “Raaz 3D,” “Creature 3D,” “Raaz Reboot,” “1921,” “Ghost,” and “Juda Hogi Bhi.”