Vidhu Vinod Chopra: News
The founder of Vinod Chopra Films and Vinod Chopra Productions, Vidhu Vinod Chopra, is a film producer, director, screenwriter, and actor. After studying film direction at Film and Television Institute of India, Chopra directed his first short film, ‘Murder at Monkey Hill’ (1976), which won the National Film Award followed by the release of ‘An Encounter with Faces’, which won the Grand Prix at Tampere Film Festival. In 1981, ‘Sazaye Maut’ became Chopra’s first full-length feature film in the industry, starring some finest talents in the entertainment industry. in the following years, his ‘Parinda’ and ‘1942: A Love Story’ became landmark hits in Hindi cinema. In 2009, Chopra directed ‘3 Idiots’, which became the first Indian film to enter the Rs. 200 crore club and became one of the most successful films in India. ‘PK’, ‘Munna Bhai MBBS’, and ‘Sanju’ are some of the best movies produced under Vinod’s production house. In 2020, he produced and directed the film ‘Shikara’, which he dedicated to his mother, who had to migrate to Mumbai due to the Kashmir conflict in 1990.
08 Jan 2025
Bobby DeolWhen Vidhu Vinod Chopra bit Manoj Bajpayee's actor wife's hand
In a recent interview, acclaimed actor Manoj Bajpayee revealed why his wife, Shabana Raza—popularly known by her stage name Neha Bajpai—stopped working in films after 2009.
23 Dec 2024
Bollywood Films'I wanted to kill myself': Vidhu Vinod Chopra's shocking confession
Vidhu Vinod Chopra is currently promoting his latest, Zero Se Restart, which delves deep behind the scenes of his sleeper hit 12th Fail.
19 Dec 2024
3 Idiots'2 Idiots,' 'Munna Bhai 3' in works—confirms Vidhu Vinod Chopra
Acclaimed filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra has confirmed that sequels to his blockbuster films 3 Idiots and Munna Bhai are in the writing stage.
13 Dec 2024
Varun DhawanNo, Vikrant Massey wasn't the original choice for '12th Fail'
Vidhu Vinod Chopra's latest documentary, Zero Se Restart, was released in theaters on Friday (December 13).
03 Dec 2024
Vikrant Massey'Zero Se Restart' unveils grit behind making of '12th Fail'
Producer Vidhu Vinod Chopra has dropped the trailer for Zero Se Restart, a documentary film on the making of the 2023 hit movie 12th Fail.
28 Oct 2024
Vikrant Massey'Zero Se Restart' to showcase '12th Fail' making; motion-poster out
Acclaimed filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra has unveiled the digital motion poster of his upcoming film, Zero Se Restart.
24 Oct 2024
Arshad Warsi'Munna Bhai 3' is happening; Vidhu Vinod Chopra to direct
The third installment of the beloved Munna Bhai franchise is reportedly in the works, with producer Vidhu Vinod Chopra expected to take on the directorial role.
29 Sep 2024
Vikrant MasseyWill '12th Fail' be submitted to the Oscars? Director reveals
Vidhu Vinod Chopra, who directed 12th Fail, has expressed gratitude for the film's immense positive reception.
29 Sep 2024
Bollywood'12th Fail': Why Vidhu Vinod Chopra didn't cast established 'stars'
Vikrant Massey's 12th Fail, released last year, has made waves due to its inspiring narrative and stellar performances.
28 Sep 2024
Joseph Gordon-Levitt'Inception' actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt to grace IFP Festival in Mumbai
Hollywood star Joseph Gordon-Levitt is coming to India for the first time!
19 Aug 2024
Alia BhattIIFA 2024: 'Animal' leads with 11 nominations; Ranbir, Ranveer nominated
The International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) announced the nominations for its 2024 edition on Monday.
13 May 2024
Rajkummar Rao'Srikanth' surpasses '12th Fail' in opening weekend earnings
Rajkummar Rao's latest film, Srikanth, based on the life of visually impaired industrialist Srikanth Bolla, has outperformed a similar true-story-driven narrative, Vidhu Vinod Chopra's 12th Fail at the box office.
05 May 2024
Shah Rukh KhanSRK was VVC's first choice for '1942: A Love Story'
In a recent conversation at the Kellogg School of Management, renowned filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra disclosed that Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan was his initial choice for his film, 1942: A Love Story.
16 Apr 2024
China'12th Fail' set for wide release in China
Vikrant Massey, the lead actor of Vidhu Vinod Chopra's critically acclaimed film 12th Fail, has confirmed a major release of the movie in China.
12 Apr 2024
Vinod Chopra FilmsVinod Chopra Films unveils new project, 'Zero Se Restart'
Vinod Chopra Films has announced its next cinematic project, a film titled Zero Se Restart.
22 Feb 2024
IMDb'12th Fail' actor Medha Shankr wins IMDb Breakout Star award
Medha Shankr has been honored with IMDb's Breakout Star title for her outstanding performance in Vidhu Vinod Chopra's social drama, 12th Fail.
08 Feb 2024
IMDb'12th Fail' in IMDb's Global Top 50 list; creates history
Once in a while, there comes a film that emerges to be viewers' favorite for its hard-hitting relatable content and brilliant storytelling.
29 Jan 2024
Vikrant Massey'12th Fail' shines at Filmfare: Revisiting its most powerful dialogues
Vidhu Vinod Chopra's 12th Fail touched many hearts with its poignant portrayal of the true story of IPS officer Manoj Kumar Sharma, played by Vikrant Massey.
29 Dec 2023
OTT releasesOTT: Vikrant Massey's '12th Fail' is now streaming
Vidhu Vinod Chopra's 12th Fail emerged as a breakout hit in 2023, receiving both critical and commercial acclaim.
01 Dec 2023
Box Office CollectionBox office collection: '12th Fail' shows stability in fifth week
Vikrant Massey is the breakout star of 2023 and he showed that momentum and focus can make a low-budget film a sleeper hit at the box office.
28 Nov 2023
Box Office CollectionBox office collection: '12th Fail' is rock-solid on Week 5
12th Fail is nothing short of magic.
24 Nov 2023
Box Office CollectionBox office collection: '12th Fail' not slowing down anytime soon
Vikrant Massey has delivered a career-defining performance in 12th Fail. The social drama has been critically acclaimed and has received favorable reviews from viewers too. The film's commercial success is a testament to how content-oriented films can carve their niche and emerge as sleeper hits.
23 Nov 2023
Box Office CollectionBox office collection: '12th Fail' here to stay and slay
12th Fail is undoubtedly the game changer film of 2023 in Bollywood. The low-budget film has emerged as a sleeper hit and is still steady at the box office. The film is a prime example of how good content can become a box office success.
22 Nov 2023
Box Office CollectionBox office collection: '12th Fail' displays god-level momentum
Vikrant Massey's recent release 12th Fail has passed every box office test with ease. The critically acclaimed film has been lauded by viewers too and has emerged to be a sleeper hit.
21 Nov 2023
OTT releasesVikrant Massey's '12th Fail' OTT release details are out now
12th Fail has been a box office wonder in Bollywood. The social drama revolves around the UPSC examinations in India and does a socio-economic commentary on the same.
21 Nov 2023
Box Office CollectionBox office collection: '12th Fail' is an absolute beast
Vikrant Massey is undoubtedly one of the rare Bollywood actors who has donned a varied range of characters with success. His recent release 12th Fail has become one of the box office wonders of 2023 with its good content and gradual craze among moviegoers.
20 Nov 2023
Box Office CollectionBox office collection: '12th Fail' continues as a silent sniper
12th Fail is a sleeper hit and the movie is showing no signs of slowing down. On its fourth weekend, the Vikrant Massey-headlined film experienced a surprisingly high box office collection.
20 Nov 2023
Happy BirthdayRajkumar Hirani's birthday: How filmmaker became undisputed maestro of slice-of-life-drama
Rajkumar Hirani, the maverick filmmaker known for his unique storytelling, celebrates his 61st birthday on Monday.
18 Nov 2023
Vikrant MasseyBox office: Vikrant Massey's '12th Fail' closer to Rs. 40cr
Vikrant Massey's 12th Fail is earning plaudits as his career-best performance.
17 Nov 2023
Box Office CollectionBox office collection: '12th Fail' holds the reins with ease
Vidhu Vinod Chopra is one of the most known director-producers in Bollywood. Over the years, the critically acclaimed filmmaker has been producing films on hard-hitting social topics and somewhat knows how to blend content with commerce.
16 Nov 2023
Box Office CollectionBox office collection: '12th Fail' slows down in third week
Vikrant Massey is one of the most adept actors in Bollywood and the actor has donned a varried range of characters over the years.
15 Nov 2023
Box Office CollectionBox office collection: '12th Fail' rock solid in third week
12th Fail has emerged as a sleeper hit at the Indian box office as the social drama started off slow and then gradually picked up pace.
14 Nov 2023
Box Office CollectionBox office collection: '12th Fail' shows surprising growth on Monday
12th Fail has become a milestone film in Vikrant Massey's career. The actor is known for his layered and hard-hitting roles and this social drama has been a thought-provoking film.
13 Nov 2023
Box Office CollectionBox office collection: '12th Fail' fails amid 'Tiger 3' craze
12th Fail is one of those rare box office phenomena that grew at the box office only by its content and viewers' positive word of mouth. The Vikrant Massey starrer has been enjoying a great box office ride but with the release of Tiger 3, it has been overshadowed and sidelined badly.
11 Nov 2023
Vikrant MasseyBox office: Vikrant Massey's '12th Fail' continues good momentum
Despite a slew of new film releases at the box office, Vikrant Massey's 12th Fail, directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra, has been successful in maintaining a good momentum at the box office.
10 Nov 2023
Box Office CollectionBox office collection: '12th Fail' stays strong
Vikrant Massey is one of the most talented actors who has carved a niche in Bollywood. The actor's recent release 12th Fail has emerged to be a sleeper hit at the box office and is currently marching toward the Rs. 30 crore mark.
09 Nov 2023
Box Office CollectionBox office collection: '12th Fail' surpasses Rs. 25cr mark
Vikrant Massey is known for his varied range of acting and the actor has carved his niche over the years.
08 Nov 2023
Box Office CollectionBox office collection: '12th Fail' is passing every momentum test
Vikrant Massey is one of the most adept actors in Bollywood and he has done some stellar work across celluloid and OTT. His recent theatrical release 12th Fail has become a box office phenomenon.
07 Nov 2023
Box Office CollectionBox office collection: '12th Fail' passes the second Monday test
Vikrant Massey has carved his niche in Bollywood with stellar work. His recent release 12th Fail is set to become a sleeper hit at the box office.
06 Nov 2023
Box Office CollectionBox office collection: '12th Fail' shows enormous growth
Vikrant Massey has been an adept actor and over the years, he has donned varied shades of characters. His recent film 12th Fail has been nothing short of a revolution as it started slow and then gained momentum and has now surpassed the Rs. 21 crore mark at the box office.
05 Nov 2023
Vikrant MasseyBox office: Vikrant Massey's '12th Fail' inches toward Rs. 20cr
Vidhu Vinod Chopra's 12th Fail has proven it is here to stay.
03 Nov 2023
Box Office CollectionBox office collection: '12th Fail' experiences a slight dip
Vikrant Massey is one of the best actors in Bollywood and he proved the same with the recent release 12th Fail. The critics are in awe of his performance too.
02 Nov 2023
Box Office CollectionBox office collection: '12th Fail' passes with flying colors
12th Fail is on the verge of becoming a new box office phenomenon in Bollywood. The Vikrant Massey-headlined film opened to weak numbers but has picked up its pace owing to positive word of mouth.
01 Nov 2023
Box Office CollectionBox office collection: '12th Fail' shows impressive growth
Vidhu Vinod Chopra is a veteran filmmaker and his new work 12th Fail has started to gain momentum at the box office. After a low-key start, the movie is now set to rake in better on the commercial front.
31 Oct 2023
Box Office CollectionBox office collection: '12th Fail' passes the Monday test
Vikrant Massey is one of the most adept actors in Bollywood and he has shown his dynamic range over the years. His recent directorial 12th Fail witnessed a mediocre opening but picked up its pace with positive word of mouth.
30 Oct 2023
Box OfficeBox office: '12th Fail' outshines 'Tejas' with Day 3 earnings
Aerial-action drama Tejas, starring Kangana Ranaut, clashed with Vikrant Massey's 12th Fail in theaters last Friday (October 27).
29 Oct 2023
Box Office CollectionBox office: Vikrant Massey's '12th Fail' witnesses over 125% growth
Vikrant Massey's 12th Fail—a social drama that directly caters to civil service aspirants—was released on Friday.
28 Oct 2023
Vikrant MasseyBox office: Vikrant Massey's '12th Fail' surprises at Rs. 1cr
Vikrant Massey's 12th Fail was released theatrically on Friday (October 27).
27 Oct 2023
Movie Review'12th Fail' review: Earnest, honest, bolstered by first-rate performances
Vikrant Massey's 12th Fail draws its story from the life of IPS Manoj Kumar Sharma and is based on Anurag Pathak's namesake book.
05 Oct 2023
PVR InoxWatch '3 Idiots,' 'Munna Bhai' in halls again this October
Vidhu Vinod Chopra Films, founded by director-producer-screenwriter-editor Vidhu Vinod Chopra has completed 45 years!
03 Oct 2023
Bollywood'12th Fail' trailer: Vikrant Massey promises his career-best performance
Vidhu Vinod Chopra's new film, 12th Fail stars Vikrant Massey as Manoj, a young man who dreams of becoming an IPS officer despite failing his 12th-grade exams.
05 Sep 2023
Happy BirthdayHappy birthday, Vidhu Vinod Chopra: Exploring producer's must-watch directorial projects
Vidhu Vinod Chopra has left an indelible mark on the tapestry of Indian cinema, not only through his prolific production prowess but also through his directorial gems.
10 Aug 2023
BollywoodVikrant Massey's '12th Fail' teaser is out; release date inside
Vikrant Massey is one of the most talented and genre-defying actors in India. His upcoming acting venture 12th Fail focuses on the UPSC aspirants in India and their struggle to crack one of the toughest competitive examinations.
25 Nov 2022
Vikrant Massey‘12th Fail’: Vidhu Vinod Chopra announces next with Vikrant Massey
Vidhu Vinod Chopra has announced his next film. The director-producer's next film titled 12th Fail will have Vikrant Massey as the lead actor, while Chopra will direct and produce the movie.
26 Feb 2022
Vivek AgnihotriVivek Agnihotri slams Anupama Chopra for sabotaging 'The Kashmir Files'
National Film Award-winning director Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri has launched an attack on movie critic Anupama Chopra by posting an "expose" video on Thursday.
08 Feb 2022
Priyanka Chopra Jonas5 lesser-known Indian films that have received Academy Award nominations/wins
The Academy Award 2022 nominations were announced on Tuesday and Jai Bhim sadly could not grab nomination under any category.
08 Jul 2021
Anupama ChopraVidhu Vinod Chopra's elder brother passes away due to COVID-19
Vir Chopra, elder brother of noted producer-director Vidhu Vinod Chopra, has died due to COVID-19, confirmed the latter's wife Anupama Chopra.
09 Feb 2020
Bollywood'Malang' dominates the box office, 'Shikara' lags way behind
The first Friday of February marked the release of two major Bollywood films, i.e., Aditya Roy Kapur and Disha Patani-starrer Malang and Vidhu Vinod Chopra's directorial comeback movie Shikara.
05 Feb 2020
Jammu And KashmirActivists move court against 'Shikara', claim the movie is communal
Filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra on Tuesday reacted to a petition filed against his upcoming film Shikara.
07 Jan 2020
Bollywood'Shikara': Vidhu Chopra's comeback film on exodus of Kashmiri Pandits
Almost three decades back, India witnessed one of the biggest mass human exoduses in its independent history - the 1989-1990 forced exodus of Kashmir Pandits.
19 Sep 2019
BollywoodSanjay Dutt confirms 'Munnabhai 3' is happening, in scripting stage
It's been quite some time that reports about the much-awaited third installment of Sanjay Dutt's Munnabhai franchise have been doing the rounds in media.
08 Feb 2019
Arshad WarsiVidhu Vinod Chopra hopes to make 'Munnabhai 3' this year
After the mammoth success of Munnabhai M.B.B.S and Lage Raho Munnabhai, the fans are eagerly waiting for the third installment of the franchise.
14 Jan 2019
Rajkumar HiraniDia Mirza on Rajkumar Hirani: Formal inquiry must be conducted
Director Rajkumar Hirani's sexual harassment case has sent a shockwave across the industry.
13 Jan 2019
#MeToo#MeToo: Hirani accused of sexual assault on sets of 'Sanju'
Another big name of Bollywood bites the dust in the post #MeToo era. A woman has come forward accusing director Rajkumar Hirani of sexual assault while on the sets of Sanju.
21 Mar 2017
Supreme Court Of IndiaIllayaraja's legal notice to Balasubramanyam for using his compositions
Music legend Illayaraja sent a legal notice to playback singer Balasubramanyam for singing the former's compositions without prior permission at many concerts.
