Question: Are both directors of films Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and The Spectacular Now from the same country?

Achala Sachdev( 3 May 1920 – 30 April 2012) was an Indian film actress who appeared in classic films of Bollywood. She was from Peshawar who started her career as a child actor. She later became known for mother and grandmother roles in Hindi films. Her most memorable roles were as Balraj Sahni's wife in the 1965 film" Waqt" and Kajol's grandmother in" Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge"( 1995). <SEP> His work as a director includes" Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge"( 1995)," Mohabbatein"( 2000)," Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi"( 2008) and" Befikre"( 2016). He is also the current Chairman of India's multi-national film, media and entertainment conglomerate Yash Raj Films( YRF). Chopra has written and produced a number of films under the banner such as" Veer- Zaara"( 2004)," Fanaa"( 2006)," Band Baaja Baaraat"( 2010)," Jab Tak Hai Jaan"( 2012), the" Dhoom series"( 2004, 2006& 2013)," Sultan"( 2016), the" Tiger series"( 2012& 2017) and" War"( 2019). He has broken away from typecast through production of off- beat films such as" Kabul Express"( 2006)," Chak De! India"( 2007),( 2009)," Dum Laga Ke Haisha"( 2015) and" Hichki!"( 2018), that do not necessarily fit into the realm of" masala films". Aditya Chopra( born 21 May 1971) is an Indian filmmaker. Chopra is also the first to move towards a true film studio model through independent projects helmed by talent under his banner. Major post-production work of the company is now carried out of YRF Studios( co- founded by his ex-wife Payal Khanna), where Chopra serves as Chief Executive. He has produced ten films that have accumulated worldwide gross earnings of more than 200 crore, which is the most for an Indian film producer. In December 2009, Chopra fought a hostile acquisition bid by Walt Disney, valued upwards of 2500 crore, to remain and continue purely as a domestic entity aided by the Tata Sons. Apart from emerging as an equitable brand, his company has earned the status of a movie mogul through distribution networks spread across the globe, estimated to be net worth 7640 crore( FY17/18) by the NSE, thereby making it the biggest and most successful film production company in the history of Indian Cinema. Having denied him admission into the NSD as a young applicant, the Directorate of Film Festivals eventually honored him with the National Award for his achievements in 1995, 2005, 2007 and 2015. The Government of India appealed both Chopra and Mani Ratnam to focus on content created locally under its Make in India initiative, which was later followed by productions like" Daawat- e- Ishq"( 2014)," Meri Pyaari Bindu"( 2016)," Sui- Dhaaga"( 2018) and" Jayeshbhai Jordaar"( 2020) planned by his company. In June 2018, he was awarded membership into The Academy by the Producers Guild of America. Widely regarded as one of the most influential and powerful executives in Indian entertainment, Chopra has however rejected the publicity and fame that came with being Yash Chopra's son and the Chief Executive of Yash Raj Films. He has remained extremely media -shy and a passive individual, battling constant reports of an alleged dysthymic disorder throughout his three- decade career, resulting in very few public photos of him being in existence. <SEP> The Spectacular Now is a 2013 American coming- of- age romantic comedy- drama film directed by James Ponsoldt, written by Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber and starring Miles Teller and Shailene Woodley. Based on the 2008 novel of the same name by Tim Tharp, the film premiered at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival, where it garnered critical acclaim. It was released in the United States on August 2, 2013, and grossed$ 6 million worldwide. <SEP> Dilwale Dulhania Released on 20 October 1995, the film stars Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol. The plot revolves around Raj and Simran, two young non-resident Indians, who fall in love during a vacation through Europe with their friends. Raj tries to win over Simran's family so the couple can marry, but Simran's father has long since promised her hand to his friend's son. The film was shot in India, London and Switzerland, from September 1994 to August 1995. Le Jayenge, also known by the initialism DDLJ, is an Indian romance film, directed by Aditya Chopra( in his directorial debut), produced by his father Yash Chopra, and written by Javed Siddiqui with Aditya Chopra. Earning 1.06 billion( valued at about US$ 32,766,000 in 1995) in India and 160 million( valued at about US$ 4,946,000 in 1995) overseas," Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge" became the highest grossing Bollywood film of the year, and one of the most successful Indian films in history. It won 10 Filmfare Awards — the most for a single film at that time—and the National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment. Its soundtrack album became one of the most popular of the 1990s. Many critics praised the film, which connected with different segments of society by simultaneously promoting strong family values and the following of one's own heart. Its success led other film makers to target the non-resident Indian audience, which was deemed more lucrative for them. It spawned many imitations of its story and style, and homages to specific scenes. " Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge" was one of only three Hindi films in the reference book" 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die", and was placed twelfth on the British Film Institute's list of top Indian films of all time. It is the longest- running film in the history of Indian cinema. As of 2019, over 20 years after its first release, it is still being shown at the Maratha Mandir theatre in Mumbai. <SEP> He directed the drama films" Off the Black"( 2006) and" Smashed"( 2012), the romantic comedy- drama" The Spectacular Now"( 2013), and the dramas" The End of the Tour"( 2015) and" The Circle"( 2017). James Adam Ponsoldt( born 1978) is an American film director, actor and screenwriter, now based in Los Angeles. <SEP> Pooja Ruparel is an Indian actress who appears in Bollywood movies and TV series. She is well known for her iconic role as" Chutki" in" Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge", one of India's most successful films. She has also acted in a number of plays, apart from being a stand- up comedian and a singer.