Bio/Wiki
| Profession | Film Director |
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Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | Black |
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| Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life
| Hometown | Mumbai, Maharashtra |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Spouse | Deepa |
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Career
| Overview | Chandra Barot initially worked in a bank before transitioning into the film industry, where he was mentored by actor-director Manoj Kumar. He began his career as an assistant director on significant projects and eventually gained fame as the director of the 1978 cult classic film 'Don'. His filmography also includes the Bengali film 'Aashrita' and 'Pyar Bhara Dil'. |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| Chandra Barot started his professional journey in a bank before moving to India to pursue a career in films. | |
| He was an assistant director for several notable films including 'Purab Aur Pachhim', 'Shor', 'Roti Kapda Aur Makaan', and 'Yaadgaar'. | |
| He achieved recognition as the director of 'Don', a cult classic released in 1978. | |
| He directed the Bengali film 'Aashrita', which was commercially successful, grossing ₹3 crore. | |
| In 2025, it was disclosed that Chandra had been suffering from pulmonary fibrosis for seven years before his death. |
