Birthday Special: Pooja Bhatt's 90s Battling Alcohol Addiction & Bold Photoshoots

Pooja Bhatt

Pooja Bhatt, a prominent Bollywood actress from the 90s, celebrates her birthday today Known for her beauty and acting prowess, she gained fame through successful films like "Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahi" and "Sadak," both directed by her father, Mahesh Bhatt.

Pooja Bhatt

Born in 1972, Pooja started her acting career at 17 with the TV film "Daddy" Her performances in films like "Phir Teri Kahani Yaad Aayi" and "Sir" further solidified her reputation, although not all her films were box office hits.

Pooja Bhatt

Transitioning into film production, Pooja produced notable films such as "Tamanna," highlighting societal issues, and "Zakhm," which depicted the aftermath of the Mumbai riots She also ventured into direction with the film "Paap" in 2003.

Pooja Bhatt

Pooja made headlines by introducing Sunny Leone to Bollywood with "Jism 2" in 2012, and she continues to be active in the industry through film production and radio shows with her father

Pooja Bhatt

Her life has been marked by controversies, including a bold magazine photoshoot with her father that stirred public outrage, and another where she posed topless with body paint, challenging societal norms of the time

Pooja Bhatt

Pooja struggled with alcohol addiction from the age of 16, a habit she eventually overcame with her father's encouragement She is now planning to write a book to help others battling addiction.

Pooja Bhatt

Her love life has often been a subject of media attention, with rumored relationships with actors Rahul Roy and Ranveer Shorey She was married to Mahesh Makhija, but the marriage ended in divorce after 11 years.

Pooja Bhatt

Despite controversies and personal challenges, Pooja Bhatt remains a significant figure in Bollywood, known for her candidness and contributions to the film industry