Like Father, Like Son: Rani Says Aditya Chopra Mirrors Yash Chopra’s Versatility

MUMBAI Rani Mukerji has spoken about the influence of legendary filmmaker Yash Chopra, saying his son Aditya Chopra continues to uphold his father’s cinematic values and storytelling sensibilities.

Asked about her husband’s approach to exploring multiple genres through Yash Raj Films, Rani reflected on Yash Chopra’s prolific career and enduring legacy.

“The institution you are referring to, Yash Raj Films, came into being after Yash Chopra. He was a very prolific filmmaker,” she said. “If you look at his filmography, he made ‘Waqt’, ‘Deewar’, ‘Trishul’, ‘Noorie’, ‘Chandni’, and ‘Lamhe’.”

She noted that Yash Chopra’s work reflected remarkable versatility across genres. “When you watch his filmography, you will see that he touched almost every genre,” she added.

Rani said Aditya Chopra continues to carry that legacy forward. “Aditya Chopra, who is my husband, is carrying the flag by following in his father’s footsteps. He makes all kinds of films under the banner of Yash Raj,” she said. (IANS)