Mahesh Bhatt has been one of the best filmmakers of his time and inspired generations with his movie-making skills, but the director, who now produces films with new talent, says his three daughters - Pooja, Shaheen and Alia - are far more intelligent and practical than him.
"I have got three daughters and all three of them make me very proud. I have no problem in telling them that they are far more intelligent than I am and I also take instructions from them," Mr Bhatt told IANS.
The filmmaker, known for crafting meaningful cinemas such as Arth, Saraansh, Naam, Kaash and Daddy, has daughter Pooja with his first wife Kiran Bhatt (original name Lorraine Bright). Later he married actress Soni Razdan and they have two daughters - Shaheen and Alia - together.
"Pooja is an example of how a girl child can sparkle and be completely self sufficient. Shaheen is a brilliant writer and unique child," he said.
If he is a proud father, he is a doting dad too.
"So, if a strong self-sufficient woman like her can be subjected to domestic violence, then it makes me shiver when I visualise about all those vulnerable girls who do not have the economic clout or do not have the shield of stardom," he said.
These films raised eyebrows for their sensual portrayal of women.
"Women are born slaves to a traditions, which compels them to be submissive, weak, docile, put up with the injustice and sufferings to achieve great virtue.
"She has the right to choose what she wears and if that doesn't go according to your culture and mindset, it doesn't mean that you should fight under the garbage by calling it an objectification. To blame a woman saying that she dresses up provocatively and invites rape and other injustice is an heartbreaking argument, which has no place in our social discourse," said the filmmaker.
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