Kabir Khan goes down memory lane reminisces not meeting YRF’s Aditya Chopra
Kabir Khan goes down memory lane reminisces not meeting YRF’s Aditya Chopra
Recently, director Kabir Khan recounted a time when there was an infamous joke on Aditya Chopra’s existence.
Kabir Khan is tagged as one of the most prolific and an acclaimed director to reckon with in the Indian wntertainment industry. He is acknowledged for creating some of the most beloved blockbuster films. Recently, he took a trip down memory lane and reminisced on not meeting with Aditya Chopra of YRF concerning Kabul Express. He recalled a humorous incident where, at that time, people believed that Yash Chopra had invented a mythical figure named Aditya Chopra to scare others, and no one was certain of his true existence.
In a media interaction, Kabir recalled of approaching various studios for filming Kabul Express, except for Yash Raj Films, as he thought they wouldn’t be interested in making a movie like it and also recalled an infamous joke on Aditya Chopra’s existence.
He went on to say that said, there was one studio that he did not go to, which was Yash Raj Films, because there was a joke that Aditya Chopra doesn’t exist; he’s just a creation by Yash Chopra to scare people.
Kabir then recalled his experience of meeting Aditya Chopra, mentioning that upon entering the office, a lady informed him that Aditya was waiting for him.
He vividly remembered that moment as he stepped into the room of the legendary Aditya Chopra, who was cleaning his reading glasses while standing behind his desk. Aditya looked at him and expressed his admiration for Kabir’s script, saying it had moved him and asking when they could start making the film.
The New York director noted that he had been transparent about his intentions from the beginning. When he inquired about hiring a writer, Aditya questioned the need for one, stating that he wanted Kabir to create exactly what he had written.
By virtue of this, Kabir emerged as a writer by default, and went on to explain how things transformed and progressed from there after Kabul Express.
Khan has made an indelible mark in the film industry in directing impactful movies such as Kabul Express, Ek Tha Tiger, New York, Bajrangi Bhaijaan, and Chandu Champion among others. His ability to blend engaging storytelling with cultural themes has earned him critical acclaim and a special place among India’s top filmmakers.
News Edit KV Raman
