Vidhu Vinod Chopra reveals his father slapped him for wanting to be director, told THIS when his film got nominated for Oscars: ‘Bhooka mar jaayega Bombay mein’
Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s cinematic journey, marked by a mix of popular success and critical acclaim, is driven by his unyielding enthusiasm and artistic imagination. Lately, he shared an important memory from his past where he shared his aspiration to be a filmmaker with his father. Instead of encouragement, he received a slap, which symbolized the obstacles he would face. His father warned him that choosing a career in Bombay wouldn’t guarantee financial security.