Aditya Chopra (born 21 May 1971) is an Indian filmmaker.[7] His work
as a director includes Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995), Mohabbatein
(2000), Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi (2008), Befikre (2016).[8][9]He is also
the current Chairman of India's multi-national film, media and
entertainment conglomerate Yash Raj Films (YRF) becoming the second
person to hold that position in the company's history after Sanjeev
Kohli.[10] Chopra has written and produced several commercially viable
films including off-beat content not necessarily fitting into the
realm of "masala films". These production efforts have accumulated
worldwide earnings of more than $1.2 billion,[11] which is the most
for an Indian film producer. Chopra is also the first to move towards
a true film studio model through independent projects helmed by talent
under his banner.[12] Major post-production work of the company is now
carried out of YRF Studios (co-founded by his ex-wife Payal Khanna),
where Chopra serves as Chief Executive.[13]In December 2009, Chopra
fought a $3.7 billion hostile takeover bid by Walt Disney, post its
acquisitions of Pixar and Marvel.[14] YRF continued as a domestic
entity aided by the Tata Sons as Disney acquired UTV at $500
million.[15] In January 2019, YRF reached a $9.1 billion valuation by
the NSE, thereby making it the largest film production company in the
history of Indian Cinema; Disney exited all Indian film operations the
same year.[16][17] Apart from emerging as an equitable brand, his
company earned the status of a movie mogul through distribution
networks spread across the globe.[18] Having denied him admission into
the NSD due to his severe stammering as a young applicant, the
Directorate of Film Festivals eventually honored him with the National
Award for his achievements in 1995, 2005, 2007 and 2015.[4] The
Government of India appealed both Chopra and Mani Ratnam to focus on
content created locally under its Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat
initiatives. In June 2018, he was awarded membership into The Academy
by the Producers Guild of America.[19] In May 2020, Chopra refused
licencing deals with Amazon and with Netflix opting for traditional
Indian film exhibition.[20] YRF finalised plans to launch its own OTT
service with Tata ELXSI the same year.[21][22] Widely regarded as one
of the most influential executives in Indian entertainment, Chopra has
however rejected the publicity and fame that came with being Yash
Chopra's son and the Chief Executive of Yash Raj Films. He has
remained extremely media-shy and a passive individual, battling
constant reports of an alleged dysthymic disorder throughout his
three-decade career, resulting in very few public photos of him being
in existence.[23]
as a director includes Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995), Mohabbatein
(2000), Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi (2008), Befikre (2016).[8][9]He is also
the current Chairman of India's multi-national film, media and
entertainment conglomerate Yash Raj Films (YRF) becoming the second
person to hold that position in the company's history after Sanjeev
Kohli.[10] Chopra has written and produced several commercially viable
films including off-beat content not necessarily fitting into the
realm of "masala films". These production efforts have accumulated
worldwide earnings of more than $1.2 billion,[11] which is the most
for an Indian film producer. Chopra is also the first to move towards
a true film studio model through independent projects helmed by talent
under his banner.[12] Major post-production work of the company is now
carried out of YRF Studios (co-founded by his ex-wife Payal Khanna),
where Chopra serves as Chief Executive.[13]In December 2009, Chopra
fought a $3.7 billion hostile takeover bid by Walt Disney, post its
acquisitions of Pixar and Marvel.[14] YRF continued as a domestic
entity aided by the Tata Sons as Disney acquired UTV at $500
million.[15] In January 2019, YRF reached a $9.1 billion valuation by
the NSE, thereby making it the largest film production company in the
history of Indian Cinema; Disney exited all Indian film operations the
same year.[16][17] Apart from emerging as an equitable brand, his
company earned the status of a movie mogul through distribution
networks spread across the globe.[18] Having denied him admission into
the NSD due to his severe stammering as a young applicant, the
Directorate of Film Festivals eventually honored him with the National
Award for his achievements in 1995, 2005, 2007 and 2015.[4] The
Government of India appealed both Chopra and Mani Ratnam to focus on
content created locally under its Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat
initiatives. In June 2018, he was awarded membership into The Academy
by the Producers Guild of America.[19] In May 2020, Chopra refused
licencing deals with Amazon and with Netflix opting for traditional
Indian film exhibition.[20] YRF finalised plans to launch its own OTT
service with Tata ELXSI the same year.[21][22] Widely regarded as one
of the most influential executives in Indian entertainment, Chopra has
however rejected the publicity and fame that came with being Yash
Chopra's son and the Chief Executive of Yash Raj Films. He has
remained extremely media-shy and a passive individual, battling
constant reports of an alleged dysthymic disorder throughout his
three-decade career, resulting in very few public photos of him being
in existence.[23]
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