Filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt describes a strained relationship with his son, Rahul Bhatt, saying Rahul felt “abandoned” when he left the family for another woman. Mahesh links Rahul’s feelings to his own experiences growing up, describing how his films often draw from personal life events.
According to the outlets, Rahul’s pain centers on being ignored and on the emotional impact of his father’s absence. Mahesh acknowledges his role in Rahul’s struggles and notes that both father and son share a deep connection to their mothers. NDTV also reports that the father and son have worked to repair their relationship, though it remains complicated.
While the accounts emphasize the same core narrative of Rahul’s abandonment and Mahesh’s admission, they differ mainly in framing: one outlet focuses on the personal-history link between Mahesh’s childhood and his family dynamics, while the other highlights the ongoing efforts at reconciliation after years of distance.
