Uday has always been identified as the legendary director /  producer Yash Chopra's son, and brother of Aditya Chopra. He  began his career in films as an assistant to his father at the tender age of 17. Uday has been a part of hits like 'Lamhe', 'Darr', 'Dil To Pagal Hai' and then his brothers film 'Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge'. He started his acting career under his brother's direction in 'Mohabbatein' (2000) starring Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Aishwarya Rai and five other debutantes other than himself. After that he has done many films including his father's in house productions like 'Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai' (2002), 'Mujse Dosti Karoge' (2002) and 'Charaas' (2004). He had his first big hit in 2004 with the action thriller 'Dhoom' in which his role as the bike racer Ali was very much appreciated. In 2005, he did 'Neal and Nikki' in a lead role opposite Kajol's sister Tanishaa.