Vikram Bhatt Reflects on 70 Days in Udaipur Jail Amid Health Crisis
‘I almost died there’: Vikram Bhatt recalls health crisis during 70-day Udaipur jail stay

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Filmmaker Vikram Bhatt recounts his 70-day stay in Udaipur jail, where he faced severe health issues and formed unexpected friendships with inmates. The experience deepened his connection with the audience that watches his films, while he also addressed the legal dispute that led to his arrest.
- 01Vikram Bhatt spent 70 days in Udaipur jail due to a legal dispute over a biopic on Indira Murdia.
- 02He faced significant health challenges, including an autoimmune condition and jaundice, worsened by jail conditions.
- 03Bhatt formed lasting friendships with fellow inmates, who provided care and support during his illness.
- 04He expressed gratitude for the kindness shown by both inmates and prison staff despite the harsh environment.
- 05Bhatt's next film, Haunted 3D: Echoes of the Past, is set to release on June 12.
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Filmmaker Vikram Bhatt recently shared his harrowing experience of spending 70 days in Udaipur jail, stemming from a legal dispute over a proposed biopic on Indira Murdia, the late wife of Indira IVF founder Ajay Murdia. During his incarceration, Bhatt faced serious health issues, including exacerbation of his autoimmune condition, axial spondyloarthritis, and jaundice, which he attributed to the harsh winter conditions and inadequate medical care in jail. He described how his fellow inmates provided him with support, often bringing him food and blankets, and forming deep friendships that helped him reconnect with the Indian audience that watches his films. Bhatt noted that this experience was a 'refresher course' in understanding the lives and beliefs of ordinary people. After his release, he received calls from various Bollywood personalities, including Mithun Chakraborty and Ajay Devgn. Bhatt remains confident that the charges against him will be proven baseless in court. He is currently preparing for the release of his upcoming horror film, Haunted 3D: Echoes of the Past.
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Bhatt's experience highlights the challenges faced by individuals in the Indian prison system, particularly regarding health care and support among inmates.
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