Aditya Chopra once threatened Kangana for rejecting 'Sultan'

Aditya Chopra made his directorial debut with the iconic Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, which became a landmark in Hindi cinema and cemented Shah Rukh Khan’s image as a romantic hero. Despite staying away from the limelight, Aditya has delivered several hits like Mohabbatein, Veer Zaara, Dhoom, Sultan, and Pathaan, shaping the careers of many stars.A Private Life While Aditya is known for his professionalism and low-key public presence, he has occasionally made headlines for controversies — one of the most talked-about being his clash with actress Kangana Ranaut.When Kangana Ranaut Spoke OutWhen Kangana appeared on Arnab Goswami’s news channel, Republic, she spoke out against the powerful figures in Bollywood and shared a tense experience involving Aditya Chopra. She recounted being approached for a film by a director who visited her home to narrate the script.

Later, she met Aditya Chopra to personally clarify and apologise for turning down the offer, and initially, everything seemed cordial. However, when news broke that Kangana had refused Sultan, she claimed Aditya reacted strongly, sending her a message expressing anger and reportedly telling her she was “finished” for saying no to him.How Aditya and Rani’s Love Story Blossomed

Aditya Chopra and Rani Mukerjididn’t fall in love instantly. Their bond began as a warm friendship that gradually deepened over the years, especially as Rani worked on several YRF projects. When Aditya separated from his first wife, Payal Khanna, in 2009, Rani was also going through a tough time personally. They found comfort in each other’s company, and their relationship slowly evolved into a lasting one. After dating for nearly five years, the couple got married in a private and intimate Bengali ceremony in Italy on April 21, 2014.

They welcomed their daughter, Adira Chopra, in December 2015.