The article features actor Emraan Hashmi speaking frankly about the limited industry recognition received by himself and his family (including Mahesh Bhatt and Mohit Suri), despite their substantial creative contributions to Bollywood[5]. Hashmi attributes this disparity to the strong influence of "lobbying" and public relations (PR) machinery in the film industry, suggesting that these factors—rather than pure talent or achievements—often determine visibility, critical acclaim, and prestige for film families[5]. He specifically points out that while Mahesh Bhatt and Mohit Suri have delivered impactful work, they have not been accorded the same level of prestige as some other, more prominently recognized film families in Bollywood[5]. Hashmi's comments imply a candid critique of how industry hierarchies and external image-building, rather than just creative output, shape the reputation and legacy of filmmakers and actors in India[5].
Citations
1.https://www.news18.com/movies/bollywood/alia-bhatts-father-mahesh-bhatt-says-nobody-in-family-has-given-a-bigger-hit-than-mohit-suris-saiyaara-ws-kl-9599552.html
2.https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/mahesh-bhatt-says-nobody-in-family-has-given-a-bigger-hit-than-mohit-suris-saiyaara-simbas-roar-has-outdone-mufasas-13937379.html
3.https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/mahesh-bhatt-calls-aashiqui-3-a-product-of-creative-bankruptcy-says-he-has-nothing-to-do-with-the-film-hints-at-brotherly-feud-10272670/
4.https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/bollywood/mahesh-bhatt-on-mohit-suris-saiyaara-success-nobody-in-family-has-ever-delivered-hit-this-huge-article-152902429
5.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/its-the-lobbying-pr-machinery-emraan-hashmi-opens-up-on-him-and-his-family-mahesh-bhatt-mohit-suri-havent-got-the-prestige-as-other-film-families-despite-good-work/articleshow/124986409.cms
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Citations
1.https://www.news18.com/movies/bollywood/alia-bhatts-father-mahesh-bhatt-says-nobody-in-family-has-given-a-bigger-hit-than-mohit-suris-saiyaara-ws-kl-9599552.html
2.https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/mahesh-bhatt-says-nobody-in-family-has-given-a-bigger-hit-than-mohit-suris-saiyaara-simbas-roar-has-outdone-mufasas-13937379.html
3.https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/mahesh-bhatt-calls-aashiqui-3-a-product-of-creative-bankruptcy-says-he-has-nothing-to-do-with-the-film-hints-at-brotherly-feud-10272670/
4.https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/bollywood/mahesh-bhatt-on-mohit-suris-saiyaara-success-nobody-in-family-has-ever-delivered-hit-this-huge-article-152902429
5.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/its-the-lobbying-pr-machinery-emraan-hashmi-opens-up-on-him-and-his-family-mahesh-bhatt-mohit-suri-havent-got-the-prestige-as-other-film-families-despite-good-work/articleshow/124986409.cms
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