Mahesh Bhatt on Parveen Babi

Mahesh Bhatt recently reflected on his tumultuous three-year relationship with actress Parveen Babi, who passed away in 2005 at the age of 50. Bhatt was initially working on a film titled 'Ab Meri Baari' with Babi, but had to replace her with Rekha after she experienced a significant mental health crisis during filming. Despite a star-studded cast, including Dev Anand and Rishi Kapoor, the film ultimately faced financial issues and was never completed. Their romance began in 1977 after Babi's breakup with Kabir Bedi, leading Bhatt to leave his wife and daughter for her. Parveen struggled with paranoid schizophrenia, which severely impacted her life and relationship with Bhatt, ultimately causing them to drift apart. Bhatt's candid remarks highlight the challenges they faced due to her mental health issues and the emotional toll it took on both of them.