Vidhu Vinod Chopra is regarded as one of India’s most celebrated filmmakers. Vidhu donned various hats across multiple projects, such as director, writer, and producer. 3 Idiots, 12th Fail, PK, Munna Bhai M.B.B.S., and Khamosh are just a few of the films he worked on that continue to hold a special place in the hearts of fans to this day. However, the director’s journey in the film industry wasn’t always smooth sailing. Recently, Vidhu opened up about the dark period in his life following the release of his first full-length feature film, Sazaye Maut. Vidhu was dealing with such turbulent emotions at that time that he even contemplated suicide.
Vidhu Vinod Chopra reveals he contemplated ending his life due to the dismal reception of Sazaye Maut
Vidhu Vinod Chopra recently appeared for a heart-wrenching interview with NDTV, during which he opened up about the dark phase of his life when he contemplated taking his own life. The director-producer revealed feeling utterly disillusioned by the lacklustre reception of Sazaye Maut. Given that the film was his first full-length feature, Vidhu found it difficult to come to terms with the dismal reviews of critics and audiences alike. Talking about the painful moment when he came exceedingly close to ending his life, Vidhu recounted:
“You know, there was a time when I wanted to kill myself. I was so disillusioned with life. I was standing in Lonavala on a highway, next to the trucks moving, and I could have taken a step and died. But it was my love for my family that held me back.”
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