Aditya Chopra


Biography

Fiercely private and notoriously press-shy, Aditya Chopra is an award-winning actor, writer, and director whose credits include such popular Indian films as "Dhoom" and "Veer-Zaara." Chopra, the son of successful Bollywood producer and filmmaker Yash Chopra, began working for his father on films like "Lamhe" and "Darr." After spending several years working as an assistant director, in 1...

Biography

Fiercely private and notoriously press-shy, Aditya Chopra is an award-winning actor, writer, and director whose credits include such popular Indian films as "Dhoom" and "Veer-Zaara." Chopra, the son of successful Bollywood producer and filmmaker Yash Chopra, began working for his father on films like "Lamhe" and "Darr." After spending several years working as an assistant director, in 1995 Chopra wrote and directed "Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge," about a couple who must overcome cultural and familial differences in order to be together, a theme in many of Chopra's films. It was an immediate critical and commercial success and won numerous awards. Chopra next worked as a writer on his father's 1997 blockbuster film, "Dil To Pagal Hai," for which he also served as producer. Preferring to direct only films he has written, he released the romantic drama "Mohabbatein" in 2000 to commercial and critical success. The film, which was nominated for numerous acting and writing awards, also helped launch his brother Uday's acting career. Chopra produced many popular films through the early 2000's, and in 2004 he wrote the screenplay for "Veer-Zaara," which became the top-grossing Bollywood film that year. In 2006, Chopra and his father built Yash Raj Studios, which has released many popular Indian and Bollywood films, including "Fanaa,""Partner," and "Dostana." In 2008 Chopra directed his third film, "Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi," a romantic comedy about a a timid office worker who is transformed by his love for a woman.

Filmography

 

Director (Feature Film)

Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi (2008)
Director
Mohabbatein (2000)
Director
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995)
Director

Writer (Feature Film)

Ek Tha Tiger (2012)
Story By
Ladies Vs Ricky Bahl (2011)
Story By
New York (2009)
Story By
Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi (2008)
Screenplay
Bachna Ae Haseeno (2008)
Story By
Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi (2008)
Writer
Aaja Nachle (2007)
Story By
Laaga Chunari Mein Daag: Journey of a Woman (2007)
Source Material
Dhoom 2 (2006)
Story By
Veer-Zaara (2004)
Screenwriter
Mujhse Dosti Karoge (2002)
Screenwriter
Mohabbatein (2000)
Screenwriter
Mohabbatein (2000)
From Story
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995)
Screenplay

Producer (Feature Film)

Sultan (2016)
Producer
Ek Tha Tiger (2012)
Producer
Mere Brother Ki Dulhan (2011)
Producer
Ladies Vs Ricky Bahl (2011)
Producer
Badmaash Company (2010)
Producer
Lafangey Parindey (2010)
Producer
Rocket Singh - Salesman of the Year (2009)
Producer
Dil Bole Hadippa! (2009)
Producer
New York (2009)
Producer
Tashan (2008)
Producer
Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic (2008)
Producer
Roadside Romeo (2008)
Producer
Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi (2008)
Producer
Bachna Ae Haseeno (2008)
Producer
Laaga Chunari Mein Daag: Journey of a Woman (2007)
Producer
Chak De! India (2007)
Producer
Aaja Nachle (2007)
Producer
Ta Ra Rum Pum (2007)
Producer
Jhoom Barabar Jhoom (2007)
Producer
Fanaa (2006)
Producer
Dhoom 2 (2006)
Producer
Kabul Express (2006)
Producer
Salaam Namaste (2005)
Producer
Bunty Aur Babli (2005)
Producer
Neal 'N' Nikki (2005)
Producer
Dhoom (2004)
Producer
Veer-Zaara (2004)
Producer
Mohabbatein (2000)
Associate Producer

Life Events

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