B. R. Chopra | |
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 Chopra on a 2013 stamp of India | |
| Born | Baldev Raj Chopra 22 April 1914 |
| Died | 5 November 2008 (aged 94) Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
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| Years active | 1944–2006 |
| Spouse | Prakash Chopra |
| Children | 3, including Ravi Chopra |
| Relatives | See Chopra-Johar family |
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Baldev Raj Chopra (22 April 1914 – 5 November 2008)[1] was a prolific Indian director and producer noted for pioneering the Hindi film industry and television series. He's known for directing notable films, such as Afsana, Ek Hi Raasta, Naya Daur, Sadhna, Kanoon, Gumrah, Hamraaz, Dhund, Pati Patni Aur Woh, Insaf Ka Tarazu and Nikaah.[2][3][4] He also produced hit films, including Dhool Ka Phool, Waqt, Ittefaq, Aadmi Aur Insaan, Chhoti Si Baat, The Burning Train, Aaj Ki Awaaz, Baghban and the TV series, Mahabharat.[5][6] He was awarded Dadasaheb Phalke Award, India's highest award in cinema, for the year 1998, and Padma Bhushan, India's third highest civilian award, in 2001.
His younger brother Yash Chopra, son Ravi Chopra and nephews Aditya Chopra and Karan Johar are also directors in the Bollywood industry. His nephew Uday Chopra is an actor and producer.
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- ^ "Worth Their Weight in Gold! - Box Office India : India's premier film trade magazine". Archived from the original on 15 September 2017. Retrieved 24 October 2015.
- ^ "Blockbusters Of Twenty-Five Years (1973-1997)". 13 October 2023.
- ^ "Baghban – Movie". Box Office India.
- ^ B.R.Chopra made socially relevant films The Hindu, 6 November 2008.