Overview

• Mahesh Bhatt disclosed that he learned of Parveen Babi's secret marriage during their three-year relationship, discovering her husband had moved to Pakistan.
• The filmmaker described witnessing Babi's mental health deteriorate, including episodes of acute paranoia and emotional breakdowns linked to her schizophrenia.
• Bhatt recounted an instance years later at the Kara Film Festival in Pakistan when Babi's husband attempted to meet him, though the meeting did not occur.
• He reflected on the emotional toll of their relationship, sharing that he eventually parted ways as her condition worsened and he felt unable to support her further.
• Parveen Babi, a Bollywood icon of the 70s and 80s, was found dead in her Mumbai apartment in 2005, with her personal struggles remaining a subject of public interest.