About The Speaker
Pooja Bhatt
Pooja Bhatt is a distinguished Indian actress, voice artist, and filmmaker who made a stunning debut at age 17 in the television film Daddy (1989), directed by her father Mahesh Bhatt. Over a career spanning more than three decades, she has appeared in approximately 30 films, marking major milestones with critically acclaimed hits such as Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin (1991), Sadak (1991), and Zakhm (1998). She has collaborated with legendary directors like J.P. Dutta and stars such as Aamir Khan, Sanjay Dutt, and Sunny Deol, eventually transitioning into a successful producer and director with films like Paap (2003) and Jism 2 (2012). Her contributions have been recognized with two National Film Awards—including Best Film on Other Social Issues for Tamanna (1997)—and the Filmfare Lux New Face of the Year Award. A global figure in the South Asian entertainment circuit, she has participated in high-profile events and reality shows like Bigg Boss OTT 2, reaching audiences in countries including the United Kingdom, USA, and Dubai. Currently, she remains highly active as an actress and producer, recently earning praise for her roles in the web series Bombay Begums and the film Chup: Revenge of the Artist.