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Aditya Chopra

Film Distributor, Indian Film Director, Producer, Studio Executive, Writer

Born: 21 May 1971 (age 54 years), Mumbai,Maharashtra, India

NET Worth: ~786 MN USD (RS 6,504cr)

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NET Worth:786 MN USD (RS 6,504cr)

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Updated on: 12 Jun 2025

Aditya Chopra is an Indian filmmaker, screenwriter, and producer, best known for directing the iconic film Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge. As the chairman of Yash Raj Films, he has shaped modern Bollywood with hits like Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi, Band Baaja Baaraat, and the D...

Aditya Chopra Bio

Full Name Aditya Chopra
Nick Name Adi
Profession Film Distributor, Indian Film Director, Producer, Studio Executive, Writer
Height (approx.) 5’ 9”
Weight (approx.) 85 kg
Date Of Birth Friday, 21 May 1971
Age 54
Birthplace Mumbai,Maharashtra, India
Zodiac Sign Gemini
Hometown Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Marital Status Married
Spouse Rani Mukerji
Parents:
Father
Yash Chopra
Mother
Pamela Chopra
Siblings: Uday Chopra
Net Worth ~786 MN USD (RS 6,504cr)
Debut: Movie - Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
Upcoming Movies: War 2, Krrish 4
Quotes:

“ Film-making was the only profession in the world and I liked every bit of it.“

“ I am clear about not being an actor but a filmmaker.“

“ If one has such a head start and then he does not take his work/company to the next level, then that head start is of not worth it.“

Awards:

National Film Awardt (1995)

  • Best Popular Film: Winner for DDLJ

National Film Awardt (2004)

  • Best Popular Film: Winner for Veer-Zaara

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Aditya Chopra Filmography

Latest Movies - 3
Movie Name
Released On
Budget
Verdict
Box Office Col.
Rating
08 Nov 2018
310 cr
Flop
₹245.09 cr
3/5
4.09/10
20 Dec 2013
NA
NA
₹730.67 cr
3/5
5.4/10
16 Jul 2006
90 cr
NA
₹815.49 cr
3/5
7.1/10
Latest Movies - 1
Movie Name
Released On
Budget
Verdict
Box Office Col.
Rating
20 Dec 2013
NA
NA
₹730.67 cr
3/5
5.4/10

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Aditya Chopra FAQ

He is an acclaimed Indian film director, producer, screenwriter, and the chairman of Yash Raj Films, one of India's leading film studios

Yes, he is famously private, rarely appears in public, and has given very few interviews throughout his career

Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (DDLJ), which he directed at age 23, is his most celebrated work and a landmark in Indian cinema.

He is married to Bollywood actress Rani Mukerji

Did You Know

Favourite Things
Food Burundi Paav, Keema, Chicken Farcha
Brand Yash Raj Films
Color Yellow

Trivias

  • Suffered from cleft lip as a child. Had surgery later on.
  • He started working as an assistant director at just 18, assisting his father on films like Chandni, Lamhe, and Darr
  • Aditya Chopra was diagnosed with severe Antisocial Personality Disorder (APD) as a child and spent his teenage years recovering from it
  • He is an obsessive film buff, known to watch every Hindi film on its first day and keeps detailed notes on movies, analyzing their strengths and weaknesses
  • Despite his family background, he was denied admission to the National School of Drama due to a severe stammer as a young applicant
  • His favorite books include The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand, Kane and Abel by Jeffrey Archer, and The Firm by John Grisham
Disclaimer: These numbers are based on estimations and we welcome any correction and feedback from contact us.
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