Anupama Chopra

Quick Facts

Full Name	Anupama Chopra
Occupation	Non-Fiction Author
Date Of Birth	Feb 23, 1967(1967-02-23)
Age	57
Birthplace	Kolkata
Country	India
Horoscope	Aquarius

Anupama Chopra Biography

Anupama Chopra is one of the most popular and richest Non-Fiction Author who was born on February 23, 1967 in Kolkata, India. Indian journalist, author, writer, and critic of films who been a renowned criticism of NDTV, Indian Today, and as the writer of the best-selling book Sholay Sholay: Making of a Classic.

She completed her studies at The Medill School of Journalism like She has graduated from the Medill School of Journalism like Michael Wilbon, Jim Jarmusch, and more., Jim Jarmusch and many more.

Born as Anupama Chandra in Calcutta, India to Chandra Parshad family, She has also lived in Badayun, a city in Uttar Pradesh. Her father Navin Chandra was the eldest of the brothers and sisters of Anupama’s grandfather, originally from Delhi, was an executive with Union Carbide, and her mother Kamna Chandra was a scriptwriter; she wrote dialogues for such films as Prem Rog (1982) and Chandni (1989). Chopra grew up with her brother and sister in Mumbai, where her family lived in Nepean Sea Road and then in Cuffe Parade. Her sister Tanuja Chandra is a Bollywood director and screenwriter; and her brother Vikram Chandra is a novelist, who splits his time between California and India. She also lived in Hong Kong for several years as a teenager. In 1987, she graduated from St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai with a BA in English Literature.

After her education, Chopra started her career as a film journalist and critic and over the years has written several books of films, especially Bollywood or Hindi cinema. She has written about the Hindi film industry since 1993 and has explored cinema in several mediums – print, television and digital. Her first book Sholay: The Making of a Classic (2000) won the 2001 National Film Award for Best Book on Cinema (India). Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge (The Bravehearted Will Take The Bride) (2002) was published by the British Film Institute as part of their Modern Classics Series. Her book, King of Bollywood: Shah Rukh Khan and the Seductive World of Indian Cinema, was featured on the annual “Editor’s Choice” list of the New York Times Book Review. It was also translated into German, Indonesian and Polish.

She has a sister named Tanuja Chandra is also a Bollywood filmmaker.

Anupama Chopra Net Worth

Anupama Chopra is one of the richest Non-Fiction Author from India. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Anupama Chopra 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

She received her MA in journalism at Northwestern University.

She also served as an director for the MAMI Mumbai Film Festival.

Anupama Chopra (born 23 February 1967) is an Indian author, journalist, film critic and director of the MAMI Mumbai Film Festival. She is also the founder and editor of the digital platform Film Companion which offers a curated look at cinema. She has written several books on Indian cinema and has been a film critic for NDTV, India Today, as well as the Hindustan Times. She also hosted a weekly film review show The Front Row With Anupama Chopra, on Star World. She won the 2000 National Film Award for Best Book on Cinema for her first book Sholay: The Making of a Classic. She presently critiques movies and interviews celebrities for Film Companion.

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Who is Anupama Chopra Dating?

According to our records, Anupama Chopra married to Vidhu Vinod Chopra (m. 1990). As of December 1, 2023, Anupama Chopra’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Anupama Ranked on the list of most popular Non-Fiction Author. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in India. Anupama Chopra celebrates birthday on February 23 of every year.

Top Facts about Anupama Chopra

1. Anupama Chopra is an Indian film critic and author.
2. She has written several books on Bollywood cinema.
3. Chopra is the founder and editor of Film Companion.
4. She was a film critic for NDTV and India Today.
5. Chopra has served on international film festival juries.
6. She hosts the TV show “The Front Row”.
7. Her husband, Vidhu Vinod Chopra, is a filmmaker.
8. Chopra has interviewed many Hollywood and Bollywood stars.
9. She has won numerous awards for her work in film criticism.
10. Chopra is considered one of India’s most influential critics.

Is Anupama Chopra Bengali?

Anupama Chopra
Born| Anupama Chandra 23 February 1967 Calcutta, West Bengal, India

Who is Anupama Chopra husband?

Vidhu Vinod Chopra

How old is Anupama Chopra?

55 years (February 23, 1967)

Who owns Film Companion?

Anupama Chopra here. I’m the founder and editor of Film Companion. I’m proud and happy to be celebrating the fifth anniversary of our platform with you. In these years, our tribe has grown to over 7 lakh subscribers on YouTube and millions of readers on our website.

Who is Vidhu Vinod Chopra wife?

Wife