Aditya Chopra Biography: Age, Net Worth, Instagram, Spouse, Height, Wiki, Parents, Siblings, Children, Movies, Awards

Aditya Chopra is a renowned Indian film director, producer, screenwriter, and studio executive.

He serves as the Chairman and Managing Director of Yash Raj Films (YRF), one of India’s largest film production companies.

Born on May 21, 1971, in Mumbai, he is the son of legendary filmmaker Yash Chopra. Aditya Chopra made his directorial debut with the iconic film “Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge” (1995), which remains the longest-running film in Indian cinema.

He has directed other successful films like “Mohabbatein” (2000), “Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi” (2008), and “Befikre” (2016)

Profile

• Full Name: Aditya Chopra
• Stage Name: Aditya Chopra
• Born: May 21 1971
• Age: 53 years old
• Birthplace: Mumbai, India
• Nationality: Indian
• Occupation: Indian film director, producer, screenwriter, and studio executive
• Height: 1.75 m
• Parents: Yash Chopra, Pamela Chopra
• Siblings: Uday Chopra
• Spouse: Rani Mukerji (m. 2014), Payal Khanna (m. 2001–2009)
• Children: Adira Chopra
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $890 million

Early Life And Education

Aditya Chopra was born on May 21, 1971, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, to renowned filmmaker Yash Chopra and Pamela Chopra.

He is the elder son in the family, and his younger brother, Uday Chopra, is pursuing a career as an actor and producer.

Chopra completed his secondary education at Bombay Scottish School, where he earned his Indian Certificate of Secondary Education, and later graduated from Sydenham College of Commerce and Economics in Mumbai.

Despite being denied admission to the National School of Drama due to a speech impediment, he persevered and became one of India’s most celebrated filmmakers. He belongs to the Punjabi Hindu community and practices Hinduism.

Career

Chopra began his career as an assistant director to his father in films like Chandni (1989), Lamhe (1991), and Darr (1993).

His early exposure to filmmaking laid the foundation for his future success. At 23, Aditya Chopra made his directorial debut with Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (DDLJ) in 1995.

The film became a cultural phenomenon and is still running theatrically, making it the longest-running film in Indian cinema.

DDLJ earned Chopra numerous awards, including 10 Filmfare Awards and a National Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment. This landmark film established him as one of India’s most talented directors.

Following DDLJ’s success, Chopra directed Mohabbatein (2000), starring Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan, another box-office hit.

He continued his directorial journey with Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi (2008) and Befikre (2016). Alongside directing, Chopra expanded Yash Raj Films (YRF) by producing successful projects like Hum Tum, Dhoom, and Veer-Zaara, which solidified YRF’s position as a leading production house in India.

As a studio executive, Aditya Chopra transformed YRF into a global entertainment powerhouse. He introduced the studio model in Bollywood, focusing on independent projects and collaborations with top talent.

Despite setbacks between 2007 and 2010 due to underperforming films, he revived YRF with blockbusters like Ek Tha Tiger, Dhoom 3, and Jab Tak Hai Jaan.

These films marked YRF’s resurgence as a dominant force in Indian cinema. Chopra also played a pivotal role in creating the YRF Spy Universe with films like Ek Tha Tiger and War.

Under his leadership, YRF ventured into diverse genres while maintaining its reputation for high-quality productions.

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @aditya.chopraa

Personal Life

Aditya Chopra was initially married to Payal Khanna, but the couple divorced in 2009. They did not have any children during their marriage.

On April 21, 2014, Aditya married actress Rani Mukerji in a private ceremony in Italy. Together, they have one daughter, Adira Chopra, born in December 2015.

Filmography

• Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995)
• Mohabbatein (2000)
• Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi (2008)
• Befikre (2016)
• Dil To Pagal Hai (1997)
• Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai (2002)
• Mujhse Dosti Karoge! (2002)
• Hum Tum (2004
• Dhoom (2004)
• Veer-Zaara (2004)
• Salaam Namaste (2005)
• Fanaa (2006)
• Chak De India (2007)
• Jab Tak Hai Jaan (2012)
• Dhoom 3 (2013)
• Sultan (2016)
• Tiger Zinda Hai (2017)
• Thugs of Hindostan (2018)
• War (2019)
• Pathaan (2023)

Net Worth

Aditya Chopra, the Chairman of Yash Raj Films (YRF), has an estimated net worth of ₹6,504 crores ($890 million).

His primary source of income comes from his ownership and leadership of YRF, India’s largest film studio, which is valued at over ₹10,000 crores.