For veteran Bollywood filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra, his latest film “12th Fail” is the gift that keeps on giving.
Based on the 2019 book of the same name by Anurag Pathak, the film tells the true story of Manoj Kumar Sharma who conquered extreme familial poverty to pass one of the world’s toughest examination processes and become an Indian Police Service officer.
Distributed by Zee Studios, the modestly budgeted “12th Fail” released theatrically in October 2023 in a Bollywood market where only big-budget action spectacles were working and many smaller films were taking the easier route to bowing directly on a streamer. The lead cast of Vikrant Massey (Disney+ Series “Criminal Justice”) and Medha Shankr, while extremely competent, were not marquee names.
The film struck a chord with audiences and has grossed $8.5 million to date, more than three times its budget. “Each film has its own God, and it’s always...
Based on the 2019 book of the same name by Anurag Pathak, the film tells the true story of Manoj Kumar Sharma who conquered extreme familial poverty to pass one of the world’s toughest examination processes and become an Indian Police Service officer.
Distributed by Zee Studios, the modestly budgeted “12th Fail” released theatrically in October 2023 in a Bollywood market where only big-budget action spectacles were working and many smaller films were taking the easier route to bowing directly on a streamer. The lead cast of Vikrant Massey (Disney+ Series “Criminal Justice”) and Medha Shankr, while extremely competent, were not marquee names.
The film struck a chord with audiences and has grossed $8.5 million to date, more than three times its budget. “Each film has its own God, and it’s always...
- 4/5/2024
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Filmmaker-producer Vidhu Vinod Chopra, who is best known for films such as ‘Parinda’, ‘Khamosh’, ‘1942: A Love Story’, ‘Mission Kashmir’ and for bankrolling the ‘Munna Bhai’ franchise, has completed 45 years in cinema.
The filmmaker is gearing up for his upcoming release ’12th Fail’ and his work is being celebrated across the country with a festival of his most memorable films.
As he completes 45 years in cinema and turns a new leaf, here are some interesting facts about Chopra.
Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s parents came from Peshawar, now in Pakistan, but he was born in Srinagar, where he did his schooling mainly in Hindi and Urdu. Memories of his homeland come through in his films ‘Mission Kashmir’ and ‘Shikara’.
He got selected to the Film and Television Institute of India (Ftii), Pune, where his diploma film titled ‘Murder at Monkey Hill’ bagged the National Film Award for Best Experimental Film.
His next film,...
The filmmaker is gearing up for his upcoming release ’12th Fail’ and his work is being celebrated across the country with a festival of his most memorable films.
As he completes 45 years in cinema and turns a new leaf, here are some interesting facts about Chopra.
Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s parents came from Peshawar, now in Pakistan, but he was born in Srinagar, where he did his schooling mainly in Hindi and Urdu. Memories of his homeland come through in his films ‘Mission Kashmir’ and ‘Shikara’.
He got selected to the Film and Television Institute of India (Ftii), Pune, where his diploma film titled ‘Murder at Monkey Hill’ bagged the National Film Award for Best Experimental Film.
His next film,...
- 10/21/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Filmmaker-producer Vidhu Vinod Chopra, who is best known for films such as ‘Parinda’, ‘Khamosh’, ‘1942: A Love Story’, ‘Mission Kashmir’ and for bankrolling the ‘Munna Bhai’ franchise, has completed 45 years in cinema.
The filmmaker is gearing up for his upcoming release ’12th Fail’ and his work is being celebrated across the country with a festival of his most memorable films.
As he completes 45 years in cinema and turns a new leaf, here are some interesting facts about Chopra.
Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s parents came from Peshawar, now in Pakistan, but he was born in Srinagar, where he did his schooling mainly in Hindi and Urdu. Memories of his homeland come through in his films ‘Mission Kashmir’ and ‘Shikara’.
He got selected to the Film and Television Institute of India (Ftii), Pune, where his diploma film titled ‘Murder at Monkey Hill’ bagged the National Film Award for Best Experimental Film.
His next film,...
The filmmaker is gearing up for his upcoming release ’12th Fail’ and his work is being celebrated across the country with a festival of his most memorable films.
As he completes 45 years in cinema and turns a new leaf, here are some interesting facts about Chopra.
Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s parents came from Peshawar, now in Pakistan, but he was born in Srinagar, where he did his schooling mainly in Hindi and Urdu. Memories of his homeland come through in his films ‘Mission Kashmir’ and ‘Shikara’.
He got selected to the Film and Television Institute of India (Ftii), Pune, where his diploma film titled ‘Murder at Monkey Hill’ bagged the National Film Award for Best Experimental Film.
His next film,...
- 10/21/2023
- by Agency News Desk
The cast of the Vidhu Vinod Chopra directorial ‘Khamosh’ which released in 1986, is set to reunite for a special screening of the film on Friday. To make the screening special, the cast including Naseeruddin Shah, Shabana Azmi, Soni Razdan and others – will be present at the event. They will be joined by Chopra’s other close associates like Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff and Rajkumar Hirani.
‘Khamosh’ is set to open the special film festival which will be held from October 13 to 19 and will celebrate 45 years of Vidhu Vinod Chopra in cinema.
A source close to the filmmaker said: “Film Heritage Foundation feels ‘Khamosh’ is that unique mix where a filmmaker’s craft is on full display and yet, the film has hardly been seen by the younger generation. Hence, it is the right film to kick off the festival and let audiences relive his classic.”
Film Heritage Foundation and PVR...
‘Khamosh’ is set to open the special film festival which will be held from October 13 to 19 and will celebrate 45 years of Vidhu Vinod Chopra in cinema.
A source close to the filmmaker said: “Film Heritage Foundation feels ‘Khamosh’ is that unique mix where a filmmaker’s craft is on full display and yet, the film has hardly been seen by the younger generation. Hence, it is the right film to kick off the festival and let audiences relive his classic.”
Film Heritage Foundation and PVR...
- 10/12/2023
- by Agency News Desk
The cast of the Vidhu Vinod Chopra directorial ‘Khamosh’ which released in 1986, is set to reunite for a special screening of the film on Friday. To make the screening special, the cast including Naseeruddin Shah, Shabana Azmi, Soni Razdan and others – will be present at the event. They will be joined by Chopra’s other close associates like Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff and Rajkumar Hirani.
‘Khamosh’ is set to open the special film festival which will be held from October 13 to 19 and will celebrate 45 years of Vidhu Vinod Chopra in cinema.
A source close to the filmmaker said: “Film Heritage Foundation feels ‘Khamosh’ is that unique mix where a filmmaker’s craft is on full display and yet, the film has hardly been seen by the younger generation. Hence, it is the right film to kick off the festival and let audiences relive his classic.”
Film Heritage Foundation and PVR...
‘Khamosh’ is set to open the special film festival which will be held from October 13 to 19 and will celebrate 45 years of Vidhu Vinod Chopra in cinema.
A source close to the filmmaker said: “Film Heritage Foundation feels ‘Khamosh’ is that unique mix where a filmmaker’s craft is on full display and yet, the film has hardly been seen by the younger generation. Hence, it is the right film to kick off the festival and let audiences relive his classic.”
Film Heritage Foundation and PVR...
- 10/12/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Filmmaker-producer Vidhu Vinod Chopra, who is awaiting the release of his upcoming film ’12 Fail’, is set to have a special film festival celebrating his excellence in cinema. Chopra, who started his journey in 1978 has completed 45 years in the film industry, and the film festival to mark the occasion promises to take cinephiles on a memorable journey through his remarkable filmography.
For younger viewers, this will be an opportunity to watch Chopra’s early films on the big screen for the first time.
The film festival is planned from October 13 to October 19. Film Heritage Foundation and PVR Inox have joined hands to bring the special film festival to the viewers.
The film festival will run in PVR-Inox cinemas across 28 cities, including Mumbai, Delhi Ncr, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Pune, Lucknow and Ahmedabad.
The gripping thriller ‘Khamosh’, which enjoys a cult following and is not available on any streaming platform, is likely to be a big draw.
For younger viewers, this will be an opportunity to watch Chopra’s early films on the big screen for the first time.
The film festival is planned from October 13 to October 19. Film Heritage Foundation and PVR Inox have joined hands to bring the special film festival to the viewers.
The film festival will run in PVR-Inox cinemas across 28 cities, including Mumbai, Delhi Ncr, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Pune, Lucknow and Ahmedabad.
The gripping thriller ‘Khamosh’, which enjoys a cult following and is not available on any streaming platform, is likely to be a big draw.
- 10/5/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Filmmaker-producer Vidhu Vinod Chopra, who is awaiting the release of his upcoming film ’12 Fail’, is set to have a special film festival celebrating his excellence in cinema. Chopra, who started his journey in 1978 has completed 45 years in the film industry, and the film festival to mark the occasion promises to take cinephiles on a memorable journey through his remarkable filmography.
For younger viewers, this will be an opportunity to watch Chopra’s early films on the big screen for the first time.
The film festival is planned from October 13 to October 19. Film Heritage Foundation and PVR Inox have joined hands to bring the special film festival to the viewers.
The film festival will run in PVR-Inox cinemas across 28 cities, including Mumbai, Delhi Ncr, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Pune, Lucknow and Ahmedabad.
The gripping thriller ‘Khamosh’, which enjoys a cult following and is not available on any streaming platform, is likely to be a big draw.
For younger viewers, this will be an opportunity to watch Chopra’s early films on the big screen for the first time.
The film festival is planned from October 13 to October 19. Film Heritage Foundation and PVR Inox have joined hands to bring the special film festival to the viewers.
The film festival will run in PVR-Inox cinemas across 28 cities, including Mumbai, Delhi Ncr, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Pune, Lucknow and Ahmedabad.
The gripping thriller ‘Khamosh’, which enjoys a cult following and is not available on any streaming platform, is likely to be a big draw.
- 10/5/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Director-producer Vidhu Vinod Chopra says he hates producing films but does so to ensure that the idea that directors want to communicate is not lost under commercial pressure..I hate producing films. If I don.t produce films like M.B.B.S. and others the idea that directors wanted to communicate must have lost in the commercial pressure,. Chopra told reporters here Wednesday before the screening of 3 Idiots, which was shown as part of Vidhu Vinod Chopra Film Festival..I am only helping them realising their dream. I am not producing it,. added the 55-year-old.He is known to abuse people on the sets of his films. When asked about that, Chopra said .That.s the only way you can communicate so much in one word. I am just saving time..The Vidhu Vinod Chopra Film Festival started here March 29 and concluded Wednesday. It was organized in association with PVR Cinemas.
- 4/5/2012
- Filmicafe
Eklavya - The Royal Guard was Amitabh Bachchan.s first film with Vidhu Vinod Chopra. The megastar says his actress wife Jaya had warned him that the director abuses on the sets, but on the contrary he enjoyed working with him..When I told Jaya that I am doing a film with Vidhu Vinod Chopra, she nodded, which indicated for things to come. Later, when I told her I am going for outdoor shoot for a month, she said you will be back in three days,. Amitabh told reporters here Wednesday after the screening of Eklavya..Jaya told me he abuses and screams on the sets which will not suit your temperament. That.s the impression that I went with for the shooting. However, the shooting took more than a month, but it was great working with Vidhu,. added Big B who made his second public appearance after his surgery in February.
- 4/5/2012
- Filmicafe
First time in the history of Indian cinema, a director, a producer and a brilliant observer, Vinod Chopra is making people re-live the old moments by releasing all his fable films once again. Legendary blockbusters like Lage Raho Munna Bhai, Parinda, 3 Idiots, etc. are re-releasing and will again spread among the people who will form a déjà woo among themselves.
The movies will be showcased in PVR Cinemas, Juhu, Mumbai from March 30th – April 4th, 2012. This is not the only big thing that is happening this season but also there is a live conversation chat with the stars of all the movies after the show. Celebrities like Aamir Khan, Shabana Azmi, Manisha Koirala, Sanjay Dutt, etc. will personally talk to the audience and share their experiences at the time of the shoot. “So isn’t that a cherry on top?”
Priority is majorly given to the media freaks that have...
The movies will be showcased in PVR Cinemas, Juhu, Mumbai from March 30th – April 4th, 2012. This is not the only big thing that is happening this season but also there is a live conversation chat with the stars of all the movies after the show. Celebrities like Aamir Khan, Shabana Azmi, Manisha Koirala, Sanjay Dutt, etc. will personally talk to the audience and share their experiences at the time of the shoot. “So isn’t that a cherry on top?”
Priority is majorly given to the media freaks that have...
- 3/31/2012
- by Press Releases
- Bollyspice
Vinod Chopra Production is the first production house in India to celebrate a retrospective of their films made in last 30 years. Starting from Vinod Chopra's first film Khamosh to all the films made under the banner like Parinda, 1942 Love Story, Pareenita, Kareeb, Mission Kashmir, Munna Bhai Mbbs, Lage Raho Munnabhai and 3 Idiots - all 11 films will be showcased.
The retrospective will be done nationally in all PVR Cinemas from March 29 to April 4. The most interesting part of this retrospective is that known filmmakers will moderate a creative discussion after every film.
The schedule is as follows:
March 30 5.30 - 6.30 pm: Discussion on Parinda moderated by Anurag Kashyap and Sudhir Mishra.
7 - 8 pm: Discussion on Parineeta moderated by Sujoy Ghosh
March 31 7 - 8 pm: Discussion on Munna Bhai Mbbs and Lage Raho Munna Bhai will be moderated by Sriram Raghavan.
April 1 7 - 8 pm: Discussion on Khamosh moderated by Rohan Sippy.
April 2 7 -...
The retrospective will be done nationally in all PVR Cinemas from March 29 to April 4. The most interesting part of this retrospective is that known filmmakers will moderate a creative discussion after every film.
The schedule is as follows:
March 30 5.30 - 6.30 pm: Discussion on Parinda moderated by Anurag Kashyap and Sudhir Mishra.
7 - 8 pm: Discussion on Parineeta moderated by Sujoy Ghosh
March 31 7 - 8 pm: Discussion on Munna Bhai Mbbs and Lage Raho Munna Bhai will be moderated by Sriram Raghavan.
April 1 7 - 8 pm: Discussion on Khamosh moderated by Rohan Sippy.
April 2 7 -...
- 3/29/2012
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
Vidhu Vinod Chopra
Vinod Chopra Films is celebrating 30 years of contribution to cinema by the banner. In association with PVR Cinemas, it is screening films like Parinda, 1942-a love Story, Parineeta and 3 Idiots at PVR cinemas across the country from April 29-March 4, 2012.
The films made before Munnabhai Mbbs have been digitally restored and their sound has been re-done in 5.1 Surround Sound.
The films produced or directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra that are a part of this initiative are – Khamosh, Parinda, 1942- A Love Story, Kareeb, Mission Kashmir, Munnabhai Mbbs, Lage Raho Munnabhai, Parineeta, Eklavya and 3 Idiots.
Screenings will be followed by discussions moderated by well-known filmmakers at PVR Juhu, Mumbai.
On March 30, from 5.30 – 6.30 pm, there will be discussion on Parinda moderated by Anurag Kashyap and Sudhir Mishra. Same day, 7 – 8 pm, discussion on Parineeta will be moderated by Sujoy Ghosh.
On March 31, 7 – 8 pm, discussion on Munna Bhai Mbbs + Lage Raho Munna Bhai...
Vinod Chopra Films is celebrating 30 years of contribution to cinema by the banner. In association with PVR Cinemas, it is screening films like Parinda, 1942-a love Story, Parineeta and 3 Idiots at PVR cinemas across the country from April 29-March 4, 2012.
The films made before Munnabhai Mbbs have been digitally restored and their sound has been re-done in 5.1 Surround Sound.
The films produced or directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra that are a part of this initiative are – Khamosh, Parinda, 1942- A Love Story, Kareeb, Mission Kashmir, Munnabhai Mbbs, Lage Raho Munnabhai, Parineeta, Eklavya and 3 Idiots.
Screenings will be followed by discussions moderated by well-known filmmakers at PVR Juhu, Mumbai.
On March 30, from 5.30 – 6.30 pm, there will be discussion on Parinda moderated by Anurag Kashyap and Sudhir Mishra. Same day, 7 – 8 pm, discussion on Parineeta will be moderated by Sujoy Ghosh.
On March 31, 7 – 8 pm, discussion on Munna Bhai Mbbs + Lage Raho Munna Bhai...
- 3/29/2012
- by NewsDesk
- DearCinema.com
Madhuri Dixit and Anil Kapoor, who have shared sizzling chemistry in films like Beta, Khel, Ram Lakhan and Tezaab amongst others, will be walking the red carpet for the screening of their 1989 National Award winning super hit film Parinda at PVR Cinema Juhu on March 30th. There were reports of a fallout between Anil and Madhuri over Madhuri's refusal to play Sonam Kapoor's mother in Anil's desi remake of Freaky Friday, but all is well now as they will be attending the screening of their film Parinda together. PVR Cinemas, in association with Vidhu Vinod Chopra, is organizing a first of its kind retrospective of his films as a tribute to mark his completion of 30 years in the film industry. All the films made under Vinod Chopra Films including films like Khamosh, 1942- A Love Story, Munnabhai series and 3 Idiots will be screened for the audience at...
- 3/22/2012
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
For all of you who have loved and enjoyed films from Vidhu Vinod Chopra's banner such as 3 Idiots, Lage Raho Munnabhai, Munnabhai Mbbs, 1942 A Love Story, Parinda etc., there is good news.
PVR Cinemas, in association with Vidhu Vinod Chopra, is organizing a first of its kind retrospective of his films as a tribute to mark his completion of 30 years in the film industry. All the films made under Vinod Chopra Films including classics like Khamosh will be screened for the audience at this festival. Vidhu also plans to release the screenplay of Guru Dutt's classic Sahib, Biwi Aur Ghulam on the same day as the festival kicks-off.
The festival is scheduled to take place from March 29 to April 4 at various PVR cinemas across the nation.
PVR Cinemas, in association with Vidhu Vinod Chopra, is organizing a first of its kind retrospective of his films as a tribute to mark his completion of 30 years in the film industry. All the films made under Vinod Chopra Films including classics like Khamosh will be screened for the audience at this festival. Vidhu also plans to release the screenplay of Guru Dutt's classic Sahib, Biwi Aur Ghulam on the same day as the festival kicks-off.
The festival is scheduled to take place from March 29 to April 4 at various PVR cinemas across the nation.
- 3/19/2012
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
Vidhu Vinod Chopra has been pioneering the Indian Entertainment industry through an excellent array of films. Films produced in the Vinod Chopra camp are well noted for their brilliant and inspiring stories.
Vinod Chopra who lives by the philosophy, ‘Chase excellence and success will follow’, started off in Bollywood with movies like Khamosh, Parinda and 1942 A Love Story etc. These movies are still looked upon as some of the finest movies made till date. Judging by the quality of movies produced, we are sure that all directors working in the Vcf camp have inherently followed Vinod Chopra’s footsteps.
Vinod Chopra, a student of Film and Television institute Pune, started off making films since 1978. His first movie was a documentary called ‘An Encounter With Faces’ was nominated at the Oscars for the Documentary Short Subject category.
Mr. Chopra has always believed in himself and has dared to dream big. He...
Vinod Chopra who lives by the philosophy, ‘Chase excellence and success will follow’, started off in Bollywood with movies like Khamosh, Parinda and 1942 A Love Story etc. These movies are still looked upon as some of the finest movies made till date. Judging by the quality of movies produced, we are sure that all directors working in the Vcf camp have inherently followed Vinod Chopra’s footsteps.
Vinod Chopra, a student of Film and Television institute Pune, started off making films since 1978. His first movie was a documentary called ‘An Encounter With Faces’ was nominated at the Oscars for the Documentary Short Subject category.
Mr. Chopra has always believed in himself and has dared to dream big. He...
- 3/1/2012
- by BollySpice Editors
- Bollyspice
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