Mahesh Bhatt has spoken about not protecting his children, especially Alia Bhatt, from trolling, calling fame an “occupational hazard”. He said he never advises them, believing that life is for the best. Bhatt added that every generation faces a different world. Meanwhile, Alia’s film Alpha, starring Sharvari, Anil Kapoor and Bobby Deol, was released today.
Over the years, Mahesh Bhatt has witnessed many facets of public life as a director. Some of his films have been praised, others have been criticized, and some of his comments have sparked controversy. Speaking about the attention that comes with fame, Bhatt recently spoke about his children, especially Alia Bhatt, who often face public scrutiny, including online trolling.
He said he doesn’t try to direct how they respond to it, but rather lets them deal with it on their own.
Mahesh Bhatt talks about the public scrutiny his children face
Speaking to Hindustan Times, Mahesh said he avoids giving advice to his children and also spoke candidly about his approach to raising his adult children amid the pressures of fame. He said: “I never give advice to my children. They are smarter than me. They belong to the Earth today. They will learn on their own. The Earth will teach them. They will learn on their own. They will learn on their own.”
This is the only teacher. “Life is the only teacher, period.” The director went on to say that he is not very protective of his children, even when they face public criticism, adding: “I think protection will make them disabled.
No, let them taste the light, and burn like we all do.”
Mahesh Bhatt calls fame an ‘occupational hazard’
He referred to online criticism and hate as an “occupational hazard” that comes with fame, noting that public recognition inevitably comes with its own set of challenges.
He said: “Fame has a price. If you stand in the sun, the sun will burn you.” Bhatt also spoke about why he avoids projecting his own experiences onto his children, believing that life itself is the best teacher. He added: “I do not tell my children about my life experiences and expect them to draw them on their life maps.
Woh sahi bhi nahi hai (This is not true). Their lives are different, these times are different, and their journeys are different.”Bhatt also spoke about parenting, saying that it is unfair for parents to expect their children to face life using the same lessons they have learned themselves. He pointed out that each generation grows up in a world of its own.
The release of Mahesh Bhatt’s daughter, Alia’s film ‘Alpha’
On the work front, Alia’s film ‘Alpha’ hits the big screens today, July 3, and also stars Sharvari, Anil Kapoor and.
Bobby Deol
In important roles.
