Aditya Chopra facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Aditya Chopra
Chopra in 2012
Born	(1970-05-21) 21 May 1970 (age 55) Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Alma mater	University of Mumbai
Occupation	Film director producer screenwriter studio executive
Years active	1988–present
Board member of	Tata Strategic Management (2012–present)
Spouse(s)	Payal Khanna ​ ​ (m. 2001; div. 2009)​ Rani Mukerji ​ (m. 2014)​
Children	1
Parent(s)	Yash Chopra Pamela Chopra
Family	Chopra Mukerji

Aditya Chopra (born May 21, 1971) is a famous Indian filmmaker. He works as a director, producer, and writer in Hindi cinema, also known as Bollywood. He is the head of Yash Raj Films (YRF), a big company that makes movies and other entertainment.

Aditya Chopra has produced many successful films. These movies have earned a lot of money. This makes him one of the most successful Indian film producers ever. Even though he is very famous, he prefers to stay out of the spotlight.

Early Life and Family

Aditya Chopra was born on May 21, 1971. His father was the well-known filmmaker Yash Chopra. His mother is Pamela Chopra. Aditya has one younger brother, Uday Chopra, who is an actor and producer.

He went to Bombay Scottish School for his early education. Later, he studied at Sydenham College of Commerce and Economics. He studied alongside other future filmmakers like Karan Johar.

Starting His Film Journey

Aditya Chopra began working in films when he was just 18 years old. He started as an assistant director. He helped his father, Yash Chopra, on movies like Chandni (1989) and Lamhe (1991). He also wrote his first screenplays for films such as Parampara (1992).

Directing His First Big Hit

Aditya Chopra directed his first movie at age 23. This was the romantic comedy Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995). It starred Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol. Chopra wrote and directed this film, and his father produced it.

He started writing the script for this movie when he was 19. He worked on it for a long time. The film became a huge success. It won many awards, including the National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment. Aditya Chopra also won the Filmfare Award for Best Director for it.

Working More at Yash Raj Films

After his first big hit, Chopra continued to work extensively at YRF. He wrote the story and dialogues for his father's film Dil To Pagal Hai (1997). This movie also won a National Film Award.

In 2000, he directed Mohabbatein. This film starred Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. It also launched his brother, Uday Chopra, into acting. Mohabbatein was the highest-grossing film of that year.

He also co-produced other films like Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai (2002). This movie did fairly well at the box office. Another successful film he worked on was Saathiya.

Becoming a Top Producer

In 2004, Aditya Chopra became a major film producer. He produced three very successful films: Hum Tum, Dhoom, and Veer-Zaara. He also wrote the screenplay for Veer-Zaara.

All three movies were big hits. They earned a lot of money worldwide. Veer-Zaara also won the National Film Award. Over the years, he produced many more popular films. These include Bunty Aur Babli, Fanaa, Dhoom 2, and Chak De India. Chak De! India also won a National Film Award.

In 2008, he directed his third film, Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi. It starred Shah Rukh Khan and introduced Anushka Sharma. This film was also a big success for YRF.

YRF has helped many new directors and writers start their careers. People like Karan Johar and Kabir Khan began their journey with YRF. Under Chopra's leadership, YRF became one of the most successful film companies in India.

Directing Again: Befikre

In 2015, YRF announced that Aditya Chopra would direct a new film. It was a romantic comedy called Befikre. The movie starred Ranveer Singh and Vaani Kapoor. It was released on December 9, 2016.

The film faced some challenges. It received mixed reviews. Also, a change in currency rules in India affected its box office performance.

Leading Yash Raj Films

Aditya Chopra took on a bigger role at Yash Raj Films in 2010. He became the Vice Chairman. He has produced many different types of films. He helped YRF become a major film studio.

Much of the company's work happens at YRF Studios. These studios were co-founded by his ex-wife, Payal Khanna. In 2018, he became a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. This is a big honor in the film world. His company is now known globally for its movies.

Personal Life

Aditya Chopra was married to Payal Khanna. They divorced in 2009. On April 21, 2014, he married actress Rani Mukerji in Italy. In December 2015, they had a daughter named Adira Chopra.

In 2023, Aditya Chopra gave a rare interview for the Netflix series The Romantics. This series tells the story of his father, Yash Chopra, and the rise of Yash Raj Films. It was his first extensive interview in 28 years.

Filmography

Aditya Chopra has been involved in many films as a director, producer, or writer. Here are some of his notable works:

Television Projects

Aditya Chopra has also been involved in television series. He has produced or executive produced several shows.

Stage Productions

Aditya Chopra has also ventured into stage musicals.

See also

In Spanish: Aditya Chopra para niños

• List of Hindi film clans
• List of highest-grossing Bollywood films
• The Romantics (series)