Aditya Chopra
Indian filmmaker
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| 2025 | Planned Netflix series: Mandala Murders and Vijay 69 |
| 2025 | Multiple films currently in the filming stage, indicating continued active involvement in Bollywood film production. |
| 2024 | Continuing his film production with Maharaj. |
| 2023 | Produced two Netflix series: The Romantics (4 episodes) and The Railway Men (4 episodes) |
| 2023 | Gave his first extensive interview in 28 years for the Netflix documentary series 'The Romantics', which explores the history of Yash Chopra and Yash Raj Films. |
| 2023 | Involved in the story development of major Bollywood films Pathaan and Tiger 3. |
| March 3 2023 | Pathaan emerged as the third highest grossing Hindi film of all time, demonstrating significant commercial success despite earlier controversies. |
| January 24 2023 | The Vishva Hindu Parishad released a statement assuring that they were 'satisfied' with the film's certification and would cease protests, one day before the film's release. |
| January 18 2023 | The Prime Minister of India publicly intervened by warning political parties to refrain from commenting on the film, marking the first-ever such strategic statement from the PMO to safeguard a film's release. |
| December 12 2022 | YRF released the controversial song 'Besharam Rang' from Pathaan, featuring Deepika Padukone and Shahrukh Khan, which sparked social media backlash and a '#BoycottPathaan' trend due to its visuals and perceived cultural sensitivities. |
| October 14 2022 | Broadway debut of 'Come Fall In Love - The Musical' in New York |
| September 14 2022 | Premiere of 'Come Fall In Love - The Musical' at the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego |
| 2021 | Worked on the story of Bunty Aur Babli 2. |
| 2019 | Contributed to the story of the successful film War. |
| January 2019 | YRF reached a significant valuation by SEBI, becoming the largest Indian film production company of all time. |
| June 2018 | Awarded membership into the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences by the Producers Guild of America, recognizing his significant contributions to the film industry. |
| July 2017 | Disney released its final film in India and subsequently exited all film operations, permanently liquidating its Indian division. |
| January 26 2017 | Raees was finally released, postponed from its original date and scheduled alongside Kaabil. |
| December 2016 | Disney-UTV announced a temporary closure of its offices. |
| December 9 2016 | Befikre was released worldwide across 2900 screens, marking Chopra's first film after an 8-year directorial hiatus since Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi (2008). |
| October 2016 | A theatrical trailer for Befikre was released at the Eiffel Tower and across social media platforms. |
| July 6 2016 | Sultan released as planned by YRF across 4,310 screens in India and 1,130 international screens. |
| 2015 | Received the National Award, cementing his status as a prominent figure in Indian film. |
| December 2015 | YRF announced that Vishal–Shekhar and Jaideep Sahni would produce the music for Befikre, marking their return to collaboration with YRF after approximately 9 years. |
| December 2015 | Became a father when his wife Rani Mukerji gave birth to their daughter Adira Chopra. |
| October 2015 | Ranveer Singh and Vaani Kapoor were cast in the lead roles of Befikre. |
| September 2015 | YRF announced Aditya Chopra's directorial comeback with the romantic comedy Befikre, scheduled for a December 2016 release. |
| July 17 2015 | Teaser/trailer for Raees was released across social media platforms and attached to Bajrangi Bhaijaan, announcing the film's initial planned release date of 5 July 2016. |
| April 21 2014 | Married actress Rani Mukerji in a private wedding ceremony in Italy. |
| November 2013 | Chopra shelved the Paani project due to affordability issues during pre-production. |
| November 2013 | The Competition Commission of India (CCI) dismissed the case against Yash Raj Films, ruling that the company was not in violation of the Competition Act of India. |
| February 2013 | Aditya Chopra advised Sushant Singh Rajput to turn down Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Ram-Leela role, helping secure the part for Ranveer Singh through YRF Talent. |
| January 2013 | Pre-production work for Paani began at YRF Studios, with A.R. Rahman engaged to score the film's music. |
| 2012 | Directed and contributed to significant Bollywood films including Jab Tak Hai Jaan, Ek Tha Tiger, and Ishaqzaade. |
| November 2012 | Yash Raj Films (YRF) green-lit Paani, an Indian-American war drama co-production with DreamWorks Pictures, with Shekhar Kapur set to direct and Sushant Singh Rajput signed for the lead role. |
| November 13 2012 | Simultaneous release of two competing films: Jab Tak Hai Jaan (Yash Raj Films) on 3500 screens and Son of Sardar on 2000 screens worldwide. |
| October 30 2012 | Ajay Devgan, Viacom 18 Motion Pictures, and Eros International moved the Competition Appellate Tribunal against Yash Raj Films and Aditya Chopra, challenging alleged monopolistic business practices regarding film screen allocation. |
| 2011 | Produced two TV series for Sony: Khotey Sikkey (25 episodes) and Kismat (25 episodes) |
| June 2011 | Disney acquired UTV to establish Disney-UTV, marking a significant move in the Indian entertainment industry. |
| 2010 | Chopra took over as the Vice Chairman of Yash Raj Films, following a challenging period from 2007 to 2010 where several high-budget films underperformed at the box office. |
| 2010 | Aditya Chopra was involved in producing multiple films including Badmaash Company, Lafangey Parindey, and Band Baaja Baaraat. |
| 2010 | Produced multiple TV series for Sony, including Seven (9 episodes), Lift Kara De (28 episodes), Powder (28 episodes), Mahi Way (24 episodes), and Rishta.com (26 episodes) |
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