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My Take
I hold deep respect for writers like Anupama Chopra. A journalist, author, film critic and director from Prayagraj, she gave us essential books on landmark Indian cinema like Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Sholay, and led the MAMI Mumbai Film Festival for nearly a decade. Founding Film Companion showed real conviction: building a serious space for film criticism in a media landscape that rarely rewards depth. What I admire most is that she does not just review movies, she bridges the people who make them and the people who love them. That kind of thoughtful, durable voice is exactly what the conversation around cinema needs.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Anupama Chopra
- Name (Japanese)
- アヌパマ・チョープラー
- Reading
- あぬぱま・ちょーぷらー
- Born
- February 23, 1967 (age 59)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Goat
- Origin
- Prayagraj, India
- Occupation
- journalist / writer / film critic / film director
2. Background
- University
- St. Xavier's College
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge | — | |
| Notable work | Sholay: The Making of a Classic | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Anupama Chopra born?
Born February 23, 1967 (age 59).
Where is Anupama Chopra from?
Anupama Chopra is from Prayagraj, India.
What does Anupama Chopra do?
Anupama Chopra works as journalist, writer, film critic, film director.
What is Anupama Chopra known for?
Notable works include Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Sholay: The Making of a Classic.
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7. About this entry
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.