Baldev Raj Chopra

Baldev Raj Chopra biography

Baldev Raj Chopra was an Indian film director, born on 22 April 1914 in Ludhiana, who died on 5 November 2008.

Baldev Raj Chopra's screen career began in 1949 with Karwat.

Baldev Raj Chopra had 50 screen credits in Hindi and Indian cinema between 1949 and 2006.

Honours include Filmfare Award for Best Director, Dadasaheb Phalke Award and Padma Bhushan.

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Born

22 April 1914

Died

5 November 2008 (aged 94)

Birthplace

Ludhiana

Work

Film producer, Film director, Screenwriter, Actor

Film industries

Hindi and Indian cinema

Years active

1944 to 2006

Awards

• Filmfare Award for Best Director
• Dadasaheb Phalke Award
• Padma Bhushan