Baldev Raj Chopra

Key facts

Born

22 April 1914, Ludhiana

Died

5 November 2008, Mumbai

State of birth

Ludhiana, Punjab

Sector

Film & entertainment

Profession

Indian film director (1914–2008)

Gender

Male

Biography

Baldev Raj Chopra 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. 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. 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.

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Timeline

1. 1914Born in Ludhiana
2. 1962Awarded the Filmfare Award for Best Director
3. 2008Dies in Mumbai