Mahesh Bhatt defied the odds as a 74-year-old filmmaker and returned to the director's chair with Sadak 2. image credit: Google

Mahesh Bhatt celebrated becoming a grandfather last year, when his daughter Alia Bhatt welcomed Raha Kapoor into the world. image credit: Google

Mahesh Bhatt was hospitalized for a heart surgery recently, but is now feeling better and has been discharged from the hospital. image credit: Google

Mahesh Bhatt’s son Rahul Bhatt commented to The Times of India about his father's health, saying it “all ended well and he is at home now.” image credit: Google

Mahesh Bhatt has not directed a film in 21 years, before returning with the movie Sadak 2. image credit: Google

Mahesh Bhatt commented to PTI about becoming a grandfather, saying “it was almost as if I was having a child myself.” image credit: Google

Mahesh Bhatt had a medical examination last month, where it was determined that he would need surgery soon. image credit: Google

Mahesh Bhatt’s daughter Alia Bhatt has not made a comment on the incident. image credit: Google

Mahesh Bhatt is feeling better and is now home after his heart surgery. image credit: Google

Sadak 2, Mahesh Bhatt's return to the director's chair, was not well-received by the critics. image credit: Google