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Bhatt Denies Rift with Mentor Mahesh Bhatt
11 Jun
Summary
- Vikram Bhatt denies estrangement from Mahesh Bhatt.
- Mahesh Bhatt's silence was a protective, not distant, choice.
- Mahesh Bhatt sent Vikram Bhatt a congratulatory message recently.

Filmmaker Vikram Bhatt has firmly denied any rift with his mentor, Mahesh Bhatt, following recent booking by Rajasthan Police in an alleged fraud case. Bhatt explained that Mahesh Bhatt's silence on the matter was a conscious decision to protect him, rather than an indication of distance.
Vikram Bhatt stated that Mahesh Bhatt sent him a congratulatory message just days ago. He believes Mahesh Bhatt remained silent to prevent further provocation and pain, emphasizing their enduring trust and close relationship.
Earlier this month, Vikram Bhatt and his wife, Shwetambari Bhatt, were booked in connection with an FIR lodged in November 2025, related to a film project's alleged fraud. The Supreme Court has since granted them regular bail.