Torch Bearer
If he's smiling, the man must be off the sets. Four years ago, Yash Chopra's reclusive son stormed Bollywood with his debut film, Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge. It broke box-office records and swept the awards. Then, he smiled.

Since, "Adi" Chopra, a workaholic, has become the torch bearer of the Hindi film industry's new generation. After his debut, he assisted his father on the trendy blockbuster Dil To Pagal Hai, set up distribution offices abroad and found time to assist best friend and ex-assistant Karan Johar deliver the humdinger Kuch Kuch Hota Hai. On sets Adi is a grouchy dictator--visitors aren't allowed and neither are mobile phones. He has updated the Yash Chopra chiffon-and-champagne formula and worked box-office magic. "Adi made his first film with me," says Shah Rukh Khan, "and I hope I make my last film with him." Smile.