A love story that began on a film set and blossomed into a lifelong partnership. Happy Birthday to Soni Razdan, whose timeless journey with Mahesh Bhatt remains an enduring tale of love and companionship.
First Meeting on SetWhile working in the film industry the couple first crossed paths, specifically around the time Mahesh Bhatt was making his 1984 film named Saaransh, in which Soni Razdan had a significant role. The movie marked a professional intersection between the couple that paved the way for their personal relationship to begin, while suggesting a romance rooted in their shared cinematic world and creative work.
Mahesh Bhatt was Already MarriedMahesh Bhatt was still married to his first wife, Kiran Bhatt (Lorraine Bright) when their relationship started, and also had two children, named Pooja Bhatt and Rahul Bhatt. His existing marital status at that time meant the new relationship involved complex family dynamics from the start, a situation he has publicly discussed.
Initial Resistance to the RelationshipGiven his complex life and recent traumatic relationship, Mahesh Bhatt made it clear that he first resisted falling in love with Soni Razdan, telling her that he would "destroy" her. According to reports, Soni's reply was that she was "ready to be destroyed," showing her strong dedication and willingness to face the difficulties of their unusual relationship.
Dialogue Inspired by Their TalkThe personal conversation between the two of them, where Mahesh warned Soni of destruction, became the inspiration for a famous dialogue in his film Raaz. This shows how the couple's intense, early emotional exchange directly influenced his cinematic writing, turning a moment of raw personal truth into a memorable piece of film dialogue.
Mahesh Bhatt's Conversion for MarriageSince Mahesh Bhatt could not legally divorce his first wife, he reportedly converted to Islam to allow him to marry Soni Razdan while remaining legally married under that faith's provisions. This step allowed them to officially marry in 1986, indicating the extent of their desire to formalize their commitment to one another.
Getting Married in 1986Mahesh Bhatt and Soni Razdan officially tied the knot in 1986 after their period of courtship. Their wedding marked the formal beginning of their partnership, establishing them as a prominent, albeit controversial, couple in the Bollywood industry during that decade.
Birth of DaughtersThe couple went on to welcome two daughters: Shaheen Bhatt, followed by Alia Bhatt. The birth of their children marked their family unit, while bringing new dimensions to their personal lives and extending the Bhatt family legacy in cinema.
Soni Razdan's Guilt ConfessionSoni Razdan once confessed to her step-daughter, Pooja Bhatt, that she felt guilty about having married Mahesh Bhatt, fearing she broke up his first marriage. Pooja, however, reassured Soni by telling her that the first marriage was already "long dead," which helped ease Soni's conscience about the past.