Vidhu Vinod Chopra
Biography
Vidhu Vinod Chopra is an Indian film director, screenwriter, and producer. He was born on September 5, 1952, in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India. Chopra is known for his work on several popular films, including Parinda, 1942: A Love Story, the Munna Bhai film series, 3 Idiots, and PK. He is also known for producing films under his banner Vinod Chopra Films. Chopra has written for 35 films and is the founder of Vinod Chopra Films. He is also known for producing Sanju and has a film in production, Move 5, a British-Indian co-production. Chopra is a male film industry professional with a career spanning multiple decades.
Career overview
Vidhu Vinod Chopra is an Indian film director, screenwriter, and producer. He is known for his work in the Indian film industry, with a focus on writing and directing films. Chopra's writing credits include a number of notable films.
Some of the films associated with Chopra's writing work include Parinda, 1942: A Love Story, and the Munna Bhai film series, which includes Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. and Lage Raho Munna Bhai. He is also credited with writing for the film 3 Idiots. Chopra's writing style has been recognized for its contributions to Indian cinema.
Chopra's work as a writer has been associated with a number of successful films. His writing credits span multiple films, showcasing his versatility and range as a screenwriter.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
70 titles- Zero Se Restart (2024) as Self
- Zero Se Restart (2024) Producer
- 12th Fail (2023) as Pritam Pandey's Father
- 12th Fail (2023) Writer
- 12th Fail (2023) Director
- 12th Fail (2023) Producer
- 12th Fail (2023) Editor
- Shikara (2020) Producer
- Shikara (2020) Editor
- Shikara (2020) Screenplay
- Shikara (2020) Director
- Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga (2019) Producer
- Sanju (2018) Producer
- 3 Idiotas (2017) Screenstory
- Wazir (2016) Story
- Wazir (2016) Producer
- Wazir (2016) Editor
- Broken Horses (2015) Writer
- Broken Horses (2015) Director
- Broken Horses (2015) Producer
- Bollywood and Beyond: A Century of Indian Cinema (2015) as Self
- PK (2014) Producer
- Nanban (2012) Original Story
- Ferrari Ki Sawaari (2012) Writer
- Ferrari Ki Sawaari (2012) Producer
- Celluloid Man (2012) as Self
- Big in Bollywood (2011) as Himself
- 3 Idiots (2009) Producer
- 3 Idiots (2009) Screenplay
- India's Got Talent (2009) as Self
- Pancham Unmixed: Mujhe Chalte Jaana Hai... (2009) as Himself
- Eklavya: The Royal Guard (2007) Director
- Eklavya: The Royal Guard (2007) Screenplay
- Lage Raho Munna Bhai (2006) Producer
- Lage Raho Munna Bhai (2006) Screenplay
- Parineeta (2005) Screenplay
- Vasool Raja MBBS (2004) Original Story
- Shankar Dada M.B.B.S. (2004) Original Film Writer
- Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. (2003) Producer
- Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. (2003) Story
- Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai (2002) as Himself
- Mission Kashmir (2000) Director
- Mission Kashmir (2000) Producer
- Mission Kashmir (2000) Story
- Kareeb (1998) Director
- Kareeb (1998) Screenplay
- Kareeb (1998) Producer
- 1942: A Love Story (1994) Director
- 1942: A Love Story (1994) Writer
- 1942: A Love Story (1994) Producer
- Parinda (1989) as Corpse
- Parinda (1989) Director
- Parinda (1989) Story
- Parinda (1989) Producer
- Khamosh (1986) Producer
- Khamosh (1986) Writer
- Khamosh (1986) Director
- Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro (1983) as Dushasana
- Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro (1983) Production Controller
- Death Penalty (1981) Writer
- Death Penalty (1981) Director
- Death Penalty (1981) Producer
- An Encounter with Faces (1978) Director
- Murder at Monkey Hill (1976)
- Murder at Monkey Hill (1976) Director of Photography
- Murder at Monkey Hill (1976) Screenplay
- Murder at Monkey Hill (1976) Director
- Murder at Monkey Hill (1976) Story
- 4 Idiots Producer
- Munna Bhai 3 Writer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Vidhu Vinod Chopra best known for?
Vidhu Vinod Chopra is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including 12th Fail (2023), 12th Fail (2023), 12th Fail (2023), 12th Fail (2023).
When and where was Vidhu Vinod Chopra born?
Vidhu Vinod Chopra was born on September 5, 1952 in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India.
How many credits does Vidhu Vinod Chopra have?
Vidhu Vinod Chopra has accumulated over 70 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1976 to 2024.
What is Vidhu Vinod Chopra's background in cinema and television?
Vidhu Vinod Chopra is an Indian film director, screenwriter, and producer. He was born on September 5, 1952, in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India. Chopra is known for his work on several popular films, including Parinda, 1942: A Love Story, the Munna Bhai film series, 3 Idiots, and PK. He is also known for producing f...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- 12th Fail (2023) as Pritam Pandey's Father — aged about 70
- Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai (2002) as Himself — aged about 49
- India's Got Talent (2009) as Self — aged about 56
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