Mahesh Bhatt reminiscences Rohini Hattangadi
Mahesh Bhatt reminiscences Rohini Hattangadi
No doubt, Rohini Hattangadi was one of Indian cinema’s most powerful performers. The actress celebrated her 70th birthday on Monday 14 April.
Veteran filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt offered profound tribute to the actress who has left an indelible mark on both screen and soul. From her exceptional portrayal in Arth to the haunting stillness of Saaransh, Rohini Hattangadi consistently brought grace, gravity, and truth to every role she’s inhabited.
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Mahesh Bhatt reflects on her artistry, her impact, and why her presence still resonates, long after the final scene fades to black.
He wrote “in this quiet April morning, while the world chases passing headlines, he pauses to honour you, Rohini Hattangadi.
Seventy years. You may walk far from the noise now, but you remain unforgettable—etched into the soul of our cinema and the hearts of those who truly watched you.
.In Arth, you were Bai—a simple domestic help, yet never small. You stood silently and steadily beside a woman’s heartbreak, your eyes carrying storms. You never played the part—you were the wound, the witness, the truth that gave the story its weight.
Then came Saaransh. As Parvati, Rohini bored the grief that has no name: a mother who has lost her child. She was the quiet flame next to Anupam’s cry—the grief that doesn’t shout but stays. It wasn’t a performance. It was prayer. People didn’t just watch her? they felt her. And they still do.
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