It’s safe to say that both Yash Chopra and his prodigy, Aditya Chopra, would be included on any list of the top Indian filmmakers. This father-son duo has been credited with giving Bollywood countless of its greatest hits. The upcoming series, “The Romantics,” was written and directed by Smriti Mundhra and produced by Ranjan Dhar.
‘The Romantic’ Release Date: When’s It Coming Out?
Binge-watchers, check your subscriptions; this four-episode series is scheduled to grace our screens on February 14, 2023. Fans of Indian cinema can catch fresh episodes on Netflix starting February 14.
Cast Information
The upcoming Netflix miniseries is basically a library of interviews and discussions carried out with some of the biggest names in Indian cinema, along with pre-recorded sessions with the ones who’ve left us. The cast includes Ayushman Khurana, Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Madhuri Dixit, Kajol, and many more. The series is helmed by Smriti Mundhra; the director hailed for movies like “A Suitable Girl,” “Clap Clap,” “Waterborne,” and “St. Louis Superman.” The director is also serving as the executive producer alongside Jonathan Reiman and Uday Chopra. Lars Skree is joining the cast as the director of photography, alongside Michael Bourne and Michael T. Vollmann, who’ll be taking the reins as editors.
Plot Information: What’s The Series About?
This upcoming miniseries is set to take a deep dive into the depths of Indian cinema and explore the magic of the Indian director Yash Chopra and his prodigal son Aditya Chopra, the duo who defined and redefined love and romance in Indian cinema. Although he began his career in the late 1950s, Yash consistently delivered hits throughout the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s. Pictures like “Trishul” as well as “Deewar,” which starred Amitabh Bachchan, are among his most recognizable works; however, as his career progressed, Yash became more identified with “romantic comedy.” In 1969, Yash established Yash Raj Productions, launching it with the thriller Daag, depicting a polyamorous father. The 1970s saw him produce several of the most critically acclaimed and commercially lucrative movies in Bollywood, such as Deewar, which launched the career of Amitabh Bachchan to the forefront of Indian cinema.
The episode comprises face-to-face interviews with several big names in Indian cinema spanning three generations. The likes of Amitabh Bachan, Shahrukh Khan, Abhishek Bachan, Ayushman Khurana, late. Rishi Kapoor, Ranbir Kapoor, Ranvir Singh, Salman Khan, Rani Mukerji, Amir Khan, Kajol, Hrithik Roshan, Madhuri Dixit, and Bhumi Pednekar are all coming together to talk about one Indian filmmaker, Aditya Chopra, who shaped our views and perspective of modern cinema. Aditya’s Hall of Fame spans many decades and includes the likes of movies like “Ladies vs. Ricky Bahl.” “Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai,” “Dil To Pagal Hai.” “Mujhse Dosti Karoge,” “Zor Laga Ke Haisha,” “Mere Brother ki Dulhan,” “Bunty aur Babli,” “Kabul Express,” “Salam Namaste,” “Ta Ra Rum Pum,” “Dhoom,” “Gunday,” “Band Baaja Baaraat,” “Chak De India,” Mohabbatein,” “Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi,” “Jab Tak Hai Jaan,” and many more.
According to our modest admission, Aditya Chopra has been instrumental in launching the careers of many actors who’ve now evolved into major superstars like “Band Baaja Barat” fame Ranvir Singh, who is hailed across Bollywood for his brilliant movies, personality, and course his uncanny fashion sense. As early as one can remember, Aditya knew he wanted to follow in his father’s footsteps and become a filmmaker. He used to join his father, Yash Chopra, on all his productions, standing behind him and learning the craft of storytelling. Fortunately for Bollywood, the hard work paid off, and Aditya Chopra blessed the industry with a plethora of memorable and timeless movies. Aditya Chopra made his debut in the film industry even before he was twenty and served as an assistant director on many of his father’s masterpieces like “Chandani,” “Dar,” “Lamhe,” and many more. Aditya penned his very first screenplay for both “Parampara” and “Aaina.” This marked the first time Aditya had written and directed a feature-length script. Aditya, after gaining a substantial footing into the craft, made his directorial debut with the all-time best “Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge,” starring Kajol and Shahrukh Khan. The film ended up becoming a massive success, simultaneously catapulting the careers of both Aditya Chopra and Shahrukh Khan.
Chopra even persuaded his film-hungry sibling Uday Chopra as well as his relative, Karan Johar, to pursue their directorial debuts with the flick. Chopra has remarked that having his family around helped tremendously emotionally throughout filming. Yash Chopra was a skilled storyteller who transformed the romantic genre in Hindi cinema, earning him a place in film history as one of the most successful screenwriters and directors in the history of the Indian film industry. Yash Chopra will always be remembered as the most cutting-edge filmmaker of his time, one who profoundly altered the filming process and the face of Bollywood. Aditya’s most successful movie, “Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, a landmark Bollywood film, brilliantly and movingly depicted the bonds between a father and his daughter and his son-in-law.
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