Dastak (transl. Knock) is a 1996 Indian Hindi language Psychological thriller film edited and directed by Mahesh Bhatt, produced by Mukesh Bhatt with a script written by Vikram Bhatt starring Sushmita Sen in her debut film co-starring Mukul Dev with Sharad Kapoor as the villain. The film was shot in South Africa and Seychelles.
Poster
Mahesh Bhatt is an Indian film director, producer and screenwriter known for his works in Hindi cinema. He has received several accolades, including four National Film Award and three Filmfare Awards. A notable film from his earlier period is Saaransh (1984), screened at the 14th Moscow International Film Festival. It became India's official entry for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film for that year. The 1986 film Naam was his first piece of commercial cinema. In 1987, he turned producer with the film Kabzaa under the banner, "Vishesh Films", with his brother Mukesh Bhatt.
Bhatt in 2011
Bhatt with Kangana Ranaut at the success party for Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai in 2010