From romance to action, Bollywood's legendary directors have made their mark. From Yash Chopra to Rohit Shetty, discover which directors reigned supreme in which genre
Bollywood history has seen incredibly successful directors. Some became kings of romance, while others mastered suspense thrillers. Action movie specialists have also showcased their skills in this industry.
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Yash Chopra: One of Bollywood's most successful directors, known for films like "Kabhi Kabhie," "Deewar," "Dil To Pagal Hai," "Chandni," "Darr," and "Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge." Yash Raj Films is renowned for its romantic filmmaking.
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Aditya Chopra: Yash Chopra's legacy continues with his son, Aditya Chopra. He directed films like "Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge," "Mohabbatein," and "Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi." Like Karan Johar, he shares a close bond with Shah Rukh Khan.
Karan Johar: Dharma Productions created blockbuster movies like "Kuch Kuch Hota Hai" and "Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham." Shah Rukh Khan has been a favorite star of this production house.
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Sanjay Leela Bhansali: Known for unique stories and grand sets, he directed films like "Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam," "Devdas," and "Padmaavat."
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Rajkumar Hirani: With a distinct style, he blends comedy with socially relevant themes. He directed successful films like "3 Idiots," "Munna Bhai MBBS," and "PK."
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Rohit Shetty: The "Singham" franchise established him as an action movie expert, known for flying cars and high-octane action sequences.