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Ravi Chopra
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| Born | 27 September 1946 |
| Died | 12 November 2014 (aged 68) |
| Education | St. Xavier's College, Mumbai (BA) |
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| Years active | 1969–2009 |
| Spouse(s) |
Renu Chopra
(m. 1975) |
| Children | 2 |
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| Family | Chopra family |
Ravi Chopra (born September 27, 1946 – died November 12, 2014) was a famous Indian filmmaker. He was best known for directing the popular TV show Mahabharat from 1988 to 1990. He also directed many movies and other TV series.
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About Ravi Chopra
Ravi Chopra was born into a family of filmmakers. His father was B.R. Chopra, a well-known producer and director. His uncle was Yash Chopra, another very famous director. This means filmmaking was in his family's blood!
Ravi Chopra was married to Renu since 1975. They had two children together. He passed away on November 12, 2014, in Mumbai, India, after an illness. He was 68 years old.
His Work in Films
Ravi Chopra started his career by helping his father and uncle make films. He learned a lot by assisting them on movies like Dastaan (1972) and Ittefaq (1969).
Becoming a Director
His first movie as a director was Zameer in 1975. It was made under his family's film company, B. R. Films.
Famous Movies
In 1980, he directed a big movie called The Burning Train. This film was about a train disaster and became very popular over time. He also directed other movies like Mazdoor (1983), Aaj Ki Awaaz (1984), and Dehleez (1986).
One of his later and very successful films was Baghban (2003). After his father passed away, Ravi Chopra also produced the movie Bhoothnath (2008).
His Work in Television
Ravi Chopra is most famous for his work on television. He directed the hugely popular TV series Mahabharat. This show was based on an ancient Indian story and was watched by millions of people. It aired from 1988 to 1990.
Other TV Shows
He also directed other important TV shows. These included Ramayan in 2002, which was another show based on a famous Indian epic. He also directed shows about gods and goddesses, like Vishnu Puran and Maa Shakti. His show Aap Beeti was also very popular in the early 2000s.
Awards and Nominations
Ravi Chopra was recognized for his talent in filmmaking.
- In 1985, he was nominated for the Best Director award at the Filmfare Awards for his movie Aaj Ki Awaaz.
- In 2004, he was nominated for Best Director at the IIFA Awards and Screen Awards for his film Baghban.
