In 1987 Mukesh Bhatt turned producer when he set up his own banner, "Vishesh Films", naming it after his son Vishesh Bhatt. He went on to become one of the most recognised banners of the Indian film industry in the coming decade, giving both serious productions – like Daddy, launching his niecePooja Bhatt as a movie actress, — as well as commercial romantic hits like Kabza, Aashiqui and Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin, in which he cast Pooja with actor Aamir Khan. He next produced Sadak which remains his highest grossing work which was also directed by his brother Mahesh Bhatt under his banner Vishesh Films. He won critical acclaim for Sir, which saw Pooja Bhatt acting with Naseeruddin Shah along with the hit Criminal it. He went on to produce the film Tadipaar. Following this, he produced dramas like Dastak, the debut film of Miss Universe 1994-turned-actress Sushmita Sen, and Tamanna,. In 1998 his brother Mahesh Bhatt directed his last directorial venture Zakhm returned to the censor board because of right-wing pressure critical of its references to the Mumbai riots of 1993 and joined Mukesh Bhatt's production house as a full-time creative head of "Vishesh Films". Thereafter, the Bhatt brothers joined hands and churned out stories and screenplays for over twenty films, many of which were box-office successes, like Dushman, Raaz, Murder, Gangster, Woh Lamhe, Murder 2, Jism 2 and Murder 3.
Recent phase
Vishesh Films is known for producing small budget commercially successful films. They produced thrillers like Raaz, Jism, Murder and Gangster all of which were major commercial successes. They further produced Zeher, Awarapan and Jannat. While the first two were moderate successes, the latter emerged a Super Hit. They den began producing quasi sequels and have given the maximum number of franchises to Indian Cinema. First of them was Raaz – The Mystery Continues which was a hit movie venture. Then came Murder 2 which did phenomenal business and was eventually declared a 'blockbuster'. It was followed by Jannat 2 and Jism 2, which were commercial successes. They produced Raaz 3 which made more than 100 million on its opening day and was a 'Super Hit'. It was followed by Murder 3 which was a profitable venture. Their latest release was Aashiqui 2 which created history by earning more than 1 billion and was declared a 'blockbuster'. It emerged as the best trending film of the century after 3 Idiots.
Films distributed under Vishesh Films
Gumraah, Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke, Darr, Main Tulsi Tere Aangan Ki
Filmography
The following is a list of films produced under the banner Vishesh Films India PVT. LTD. of Mahesh Bhatt and Mukesh Bhatt
