Quick Info
| Profession | Journalist |
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| Nationality | Indian |
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| Date of Birth | 23/02/1967 |
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| Age | 59 years |
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| Birthplace | Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
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Bio/Wiki
| Nickname | Miss Congeniality |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 161 cm |
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| Weight | 50 kg |
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| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
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| Hair Color | Black |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| Education | - Bachelors Degree in English literature
- Masters in Journalism
- Masters in Journalism from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism
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Personal Life
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
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| Hometown | Bandra, Mumbai |
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| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Address | B-30, Kalpana Apts., Sheley Ranjan Road, Bandra, Mumbai |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Spouse | Vidhu Vinod Chopra (married 1996) |
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| Children | | Son | Agni Dev Chopra |
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| Daughters | - Zuni Chopra
- Ishaa Chopra (Step-daughter)
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Family
| Father | Navin Chandra (Ex-executive with Union Carbide, Kolkata) |
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| Mother | Kamna Chandra (Scriptwriter) |
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| Siblings | | Brother | Vikram Chandra (Novelist) |
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| Sister | Tanuja Chandra (Indian film director and screenwriter) |
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Career
| Profession(s) | - Author
- Journalist
- Film Critic
- Film Director
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| Notable Works | - Sholay: The Making of a Classic
- King of Bollywood: Shah Rukh Khan and the Seductive World of Indian Cinema
- First Day First Show: Writings from the Bollywood Trenches
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| Achievements | - National Film Award for Best Book on Cinema
- Harrington Award for academic excellence and promise in magazine journalism
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| Career Milestones | - Film critic for Hindustan Times, NDTV, and India Today
- Hosted 'Front Row with Anupama Chopra' on Star World (2012)
- Hosted 'Star Verdict' on Star Plus (2014)
- Founded 'Film Companion' (July 2014)
- Chairperson of MAMI Mumbai Film Festival (November 2014 - 2023)
- Joined The Hollywood Reporter Indian outlet (2024)
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Favourites
| Actors | Shah Rukh Khan |
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| Films | | Bollywood | - Sholay
- Anand
- Guide
- Pyaasa
- Lagaan
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| Hollywood | |
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| Filmmakers | |
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| Film Critics | - Pauline Kael
- Anthony Lane
- Anthony Oliver Scott
- Manohla Dargis
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| Food | Croissant |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. She does not smoke. |
| 2. Her journalism career began at 'Harperโs Bazaar' in New York. |
| 3. She achieved a gold medal in English Literature from the University of Mumbai. |
| 4. She is a co-founder of 'Film Companion'. |
| 5. She is the third wife of filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra. |
| 6. She follows a gluten-free vegetarian diet. |
| 7. She lived in Hong Kong for several years as a teenager. |