Vishal began his career in the Indian Film Industry as a music composer for films. He met with early success in his career with music in films like 'Maachis' and 'Satya' where he created a new kind of sound; something that was pretty new and innovative for Indian films. He earned a reputation due to his constant experimentation and a quality that was rare in other composers in the industry, called script sense. His music gained recognition and earned him many accolades like the 'Channel V Award' and 'Filmfare Award' for his first film 'Maachis' and the 'National Film Award' for best music in a film called 'Godmother'.

With a view to satisfy his urge to sharpen and enhance his creative skills, Vishal decided to try his hand in the more strenuous profession of film direction. Previous to this production he had directed two short films on video for reputed Television Channels in the country. Both these films were appreciated by the audiences and he received further encouragement to make a film. 'Makdee' is his first feature, an attempt to both entertain and inform.

Vishal lives in Mumbai and still manages to find some time to play Cricket, another passion, only when he is not recording music, writing or working on his next feature.

Makdee

Makdee can easily take its place of pride as one of the better films for children to have come out of this country in the recent past. Made on a shoe string budget, the film required extra doses of conviction, courage and energy which it was provided mainly by the efforts of its Writer, Music composer, Director and Producer.

Vishal Bhardwaj had laid a huge gamble when he decided to buy his film off CFSI and release it himself. But, as it worked out, the gamble paid off. Currently in its 7th week, Makdee now serves as an example for filmmakers setting out to make low-budget films. The film has recovered the distributor's cost and is on its way to earning profits for its producers.

Apart from this Makdee was selected for no less than ten International film festivals including the Chicago International film festival for children, LUCAS International Children's film festival in Frankfurt, Cairo International Film Festival, Toronto Film Festival amongst others. It won the Adult Jury Prize in Chicago Interntaional Children's Film Festival.

MUSIC COMPOSER

1. MAACHIS (Filmfare Award) (Channnel V Award)
2. SATYA
3. GODMOTHER (National Award 1999)
4. CHACHI 420
5. DIL PE MAT LE YAAR
6. LOVE KE LIYE KUCH BHI KAREGA
7. BETAABI
8. JAHAN TUM LE CHALO
9. HU TU TU
10. DAYA (Malyalam)
11. PAANCH
12. SHYAM GHANSHYAM