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Uday Chopra

movie Actor, Film Producer, Screenwriter cake 5 January 1973 (Friday) (Mumbai, Maharashtra)
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Height

5' 7" (170 cm)

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Age

52

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Indian

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Basic Information

Date of Birth: 5 January 1973 (Friday)
Birthplace: Mumbai, Maharashtra
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Nationality: Indian
Hometown: Mumbai

Family & Relationships

Marital Status: Unmarried
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Education

Schools: Bombay Scottish School, Mumbai
Colleges: Sydenham College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai University of Southern California School of Cinema, US University of California and Los Angeles
Education: Graduation at Sydenham College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai A course at UCLA (University of California and Los Angeles)

Lifestyle

Religion: Atheist (born to a Hindu Family)
Food Habit: Vegan (turned in 2017)

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Some Lesser Known Facts About Uday Chopra

  • Uday Chopra grew up in a well-to-do family.

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    Uday Chopra’s childhood picture
  • After completing graduation, he thought of pursuing an MBA. However, to pursue his acting career, he dropped the plan.
  • He did his acting training at Anupam Kher’s Acting School.
  • He made a blink-and-miss appearance in the 1995 Hindi film ‘Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge.’ In the film, the black leathered jacket worn by Shah Rukh Khan was of Uday Chopra which he had bought from from a store in California worth $400. He also worked as an assistant director in the film.

    Uday Chopra in a still from Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
    Uday Chopra in a still from Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
  • He started his career as an assistant director with his father. He assisted him in various Hindi films like ‘Lamhe’ (1991), ‘Parampara’ (1993), ‘Darr’ (1993), and ‘Dil To Pagal Hai’ (1997).
  • He has acted in many Hindi films including ‘Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai’ (2002), ‘Mujhse Dosti Karoge!’ (2002), ‘Neal ‘n’ Nikki’ (2005), and ‘Pyaar Impossible’ (2010; also producer and screenwriter).

    Uday Chopra in a still from the 2005 Hindi film
    Uday Chopra in a still from the 2005 Hindi film ‘Neal ‘n’ Nikki’
  • He is known for playing the role of Ali in the Hindi film series ‘Dhoom.’
  • In 2012, he started Yomics- YRF Comics. He then released four comics named Dhoom, Hum Tum, Ek Tha Tiger, and Daya Prochu.

    Ek Tha Tiger Comics
    Ek Tha Tiger Comics
  • He is the CEO of the Hollywood-based film production company YRF Entertainment. Some of the films released under the banner are ‘Grace of Monaco’ (2014) and ‘The Longest Week’ (2014).

    The Longest Week
    The Longest Week
  • In 2013, before the release of the Hindi film ‘Dhoom 3,’ he shared that it would be his last film.
  • In May 2016, his girlfriend Nargis Fakhri had a nervous breakdown after he refused to marry her. After this incident, Nargis flew to New York.
  • In 2023, he appeared in the Netflix series ‘The Romantics.’

    The Romantics
    The Romantics
  • In the same year, he worked as an executive producer in the Hindi web series ‘The Railway Men.’
  • Uday is often spotted consuming alcohol at parties and events. [1]Rediff
  • He once shared a series of tweets in which he talked about his depression. He even talked about being suicidal. He even put a lot of weight during this phase.
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    Uday Chopra’s tweet while he was in depression

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    Uday Chopra’s tweet
  • After recovering from depression, he regularly worked out at a gym to get back in shape.

    Uday Chopra at a gym
    Uday Chopra at a gym
  • Since childhood, he has been friends with the Indian actor Hrithik Roshan.
  • In an interview, his ex-girlfriend Nargis Fakhri shared that she regret not publicly opening up about her relationship with Uday. She said he was the best person she had ever met in her life.

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