
All the semi-clad girls look the same.' Chopra stated he was as nervous of his return as he was while directing his debut (1959). None of the new scripts excited Chopra he expressed his disdain at the new trend of the films of the time, stating, 'I was tired of television promos. Was due to return to directing after seven years since (1997).Īfter his son completed filming for (2000), they started to look for a new script for Chopra's return as a director.

Chopra (pictured) made his return to direction after six years with Veer-Zaara. It won four awards at the, including and.Īt the, the film won 7 awards, including, and. The film won several awards in major Indian film award ceremonies. It was described by analysts as having themes pertaining to a shared Punjabi culture, and, among others. It received positive reviews from critics, with praise directed to the story, dialogues, performances and sensitive portrayal of. The film was released on 12 November 2004 during the festival, Veer-Zaara earned over ₹976.4 million worldwide, becoming the in both India and overseas territories. The soundtrack album, based on old compositions by with lyrics by, was the highest-selling album of the year in India.

Set in India and Pakistan, took place in and various locations in parts of the film were also shot in Pakistan. Chopra intended the film to be a tribute to Punjab it was to be titled Yeh Kahan Aa Gaye Hai Hum.

Aditya then narrated a few scenes of a story he had written, which interested Chopra and prompted him to direct it.

Tere Liye - Veer Zaara - Cover Song Original Singer - Lata Mangeshkar Cover By - Komal Rajbhandari.Ĭhopra wanted to make his return to cinema after seven years he was dissatisfied with the scripts he received. Veer-Zaara has, and play supporting roles, with a special appearance from and. Years later, a young Pakistani lawyer played by finds Veer in prison and upon listening to his story, tries to free him. When Veer learns Zaara loves him, he quits his job to go to Pakistan, where he is imprisoned on false charges. It stars and as the eponymous lovers Veer is an pilot and Zaara is a Pakistani woman hailing from a rich political family of. Running time 196 minutes Country India Language Budget ₹230 million Box office ₹976.4 million Veer-Zaara ( Hindi pronunciation: ) is a 2004 Indian film directed and co-produced by with his son.
