Vidhu Vinod Chopra

Vidhu Vinod Chopra

72 · Born: Sep 5, 1952

Personal Details

BornSep 5, 1952 Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India
Relatives
  • Ramanand Sagar (Sibling)

Biography

Vidhu Vinod Chopra, a luminary in the Indian film industry, has etched a remarkable career for himself as a director, screenwriter, and producer, with an impressive portfolio of cinematic masterpieces that have garnered widespread critical acclaim and commercial success.

Notable among his extensive and illustrious filmography are the cinematic masterpieces "Parinda", a critically acclaimed drama that showcased his versatility as a director, "1942: A Love Story", a romantic epic that explored the complexities of human emotions, and "Eklavya: The Royal Guard", a visually stunning and thought-provoking film that delved into the world of Indian royalty.

Additionally, his "Munna Bhai" film series, comprising the wildly popular "Munna Bhai M.B.B.S." and "Lage Raho Munna Bhai", has become a beloved and iconic part of Indian cinematic culture, with its unique blend of humor, drama, and social commentary. Lastly, his magnum opus, the highly acclaimed and widely successful "3 Idiots", a coming-of-age story that has resonated with audiences worldwide, cementing his position as a master storyteller and a true visionary in the world of Indian cinema.

Vidhu Vinod Chopra, a multifaceted individual, boasts an extensive and remarkable portfolio of accomplishments, which extends far beyond his esteemed body of work in the realm of film and television.

As the visionary founder of Vinod Chopra Films, a renowned production company, he has played a pivotal role in bringing his innovative and creative ideas to fruition on the big screen, thereby leaving an indelible mark on the world of entertainment.

Throughout his illustrious career, Chopra has consistently demonstrated his ability to push the boundaries of storytelling, and his unwavering dedication to his craft has earned him widespread recognition and acclaim within the industry.

As the driving force behind Vinod Chopra Films, he has had the opportunity to collaborate with some of the most talented individuals in the business, and his company has been instrumental in producing a wide range of critically acclaimed and commercially successful films.

Through his tireless efforts and unwavering passion for storytelling, Vidhu Vinod Chopra has cemented his position as one of the most respected and accomplished figures in the world of cinema, and his legacy is sure to continue inspiring future generations of filmmakers and storytellers.

Career

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1989
Parinda
Parinda as Corpse
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1983
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2015
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2012
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2011
{"id":228368,"title":"Wazir","year":"2016","job":"Story","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/wazir","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_228368.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_228368.jpg"},"released":1}
2016
Wazir
Wazir as Story
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2012
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2009
3 Idiots
3 Idiots as Screenplay
{"id":8116,"title":"Carry On, Munna Bhai","year":"2006","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/carry-on-munna-bhai","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_8116.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_8116.jpg"},"released":1}
2006
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2005
Parineeta
Parineeta as Screenplay
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2003
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2020
Shikara
Shikara as Director, Screenplay
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2015
Broken Horses
Broken Horses as Director, Writer
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2007
Eklavya: The Royal Guard
Eklavya: The Royal Guard as Director, Screenplay
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2000
Mission Kashmir
Mission Kashmir as Director, Story
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1998
Kareeb
Kareeb as Director, Screenplay
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1994
1942: A Love Story
1942: A Love Story as Director, Writer
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1989
Parinda
Parinda as Director, Story
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1985
Khamosh
Khamosh as Director, Writer