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Yash Chopra (1932–2012)

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Labeled the eternal romantic and with one of the best musical senses in the business, Yash Chopra is arguably India's most successful director of romantic films. Although he made action-oriented films like the ever-popular Deewaar, it is in tackling love and its various aspects that he has been at his best... See full bio »

Born:

Yash Raj Chopra
in Lahore, Punjab, British India [now Pakistan]

Died:

(age 80) in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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Hide HideProducer (41 titles)
2013 Dhoom 3 (producer) (filming)
 
2011 Ladies vs. Ricky Bahl (presentation producer)
 
2011 Mere Brother Ki Dulhan (producer)
 
2010 Wedding Planners (presentation producer)
 
2010 Lafangey Parindey (producer)
 
2010 Pyaar Impossible! (producer)
 
2008 Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi (producer)
 
2008 Roadside Romeo (executive producer, producer)
 
2008 Bachna Ae Haseeno (producer)
 
2007 Chakde! India (producer)
 
2007 Jhoom Barabar Jhoom (producer)
 
2006 Dhoom:2 (producer)
 
2006 Kabul Express (producer)
 
2006 Fanaa (producer)
 
2005 Neal 'N' Nikki (producer)
 
2005 Salaam Namaste (producer)
 
2005 Bunty Aur Babli (producer)
 
2004 Veer-Zaara (producer)
 
2004 Dhoom (producer)
 
2004 Hum Tum (producer)
 
2002 Mujhse Dosti Karoge! (producer)
 
2002 Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai (producer)
 
2000 Mohabbatein (producer)
 
1997 Humko Ishq Ne Mara (TV movie) (producer)
 
1997 Dil To Pagal Hai (producer)
 
1995 Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (producer)
 
1994 Yeh Dillagi (producer)
 
1993 Darr (producer)
 
1991 Lamhe (producer)
 
1989 Chandni (producer)
 
1988 Vijay (producer)
 
1985 Faasle (producer)
 
1984 Mashaal (producer)
 
1982/I Sawaal (producer)
 
1981 Silsila (producer)
 
1981 Nakhuda (producer)
 
1979 Kaala Patthar (producer)
 
1979 Noorie (producer)
 
1977 Doosara Aadmi (producer)
 
1976 Kabhi Kabhie - Love Is Life (producer)
 
1973 Daag: A Poem of Love (producer)
 
Show ShowDirector (22 titles)
2012 Jab Tak Hai Jaan
 
2004 Veer-Zaara
 
1997 Dil To Pagal Hai
 
1993 Darr
 
1992 Parampara
 
1991 Lamhe
 
1989 Chandni
 
1988 Vijay
 
1985 Faasle
 
1984 Mashaal
 
1981 Silsila
 
1979 Kaala Patthar
 
1978 Trishul
 
1976 Kabhi Kabhie - Love Is Life
 
1975 Deewaar
 
1973 Joshila
 
1973 Daag: A Poem of Love
 
1969 Ittefaq
 
1969 Aadmi Aur Insaan
 
1965 Waqt
 
1961 Dharmputra
 
1959 Dhool Ka Phool
 
Show ShowMiscellaneous Crew (7 titles)
2010 Wedding Planners (presenter)
 
2008 Bachna Ae Haseeno (presents)
 
2006 Dhoom:2 (presenter)
 
2006 Kabul Express (presenter)
 
1994 Yeh Dillagi (presenter)
 
1993 Aaina (presenter)
 
1960 Kanoon (associate director)
 
1958 Sadhna (assistant director - as Yash)
 
1957 Naya Daur (assistant director - as Yash)
 
1956 Ek-Hi-Rasta (assistant director - as Yash)
 
Show ShowWriter (2 titles)
1997 Dil To Pagal Hai (screenplay)
 
1981 Silsila (screenplay)
 
Show ShowActor (1 title)
2004 Veer-Zaara
Narrator (uncredited)
 
Show ShowThanks (5 titles)
2010 Teen Patti (special thanks)
 
2004 Charas: A Joint Effort (very special thanks)
 
1998 Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (thanks - as Yash Uncle)
 
1993 Rudaali (acknowledgment: member N.F.D.C. - as Shri Yash Chopra)
 
1984 Lorie (grateful acknowledgment)
 
Show ShowSelf (5 titles)
2010 55th Idea Filmfare Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
2007 Om Shanti Om
Himself
 
2005 There Is No Direction (documentary short)
Himself
 
2000 Bollywood im Alpenrausch (TV special documentary)
Himself
 
1997 Dil To Pagal Hai
Himself (opening credits seqence) (uncredited)
 

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Jab Tak Hai Jaan -- An ex-army man, leading a double life in London, must choose between his wife and muse. Ladies vs. Ricky Bahl -- A charismatic fraudster cons ladies for a living finally meets his match.
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Personal Details

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Alternate Names:

S. Chopra | Shri Yash Chopra | Yash Uncle | Yash
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Personal Quote:

I always believe that my films should give some hope to the man who comes to watch them for those three hours. If he goes home on an optimistic note, I would feel satisfied at having done my duty. See more »

Trivia:

He has a habit of repeating his actors in his films and frequently casts Shashi Kapoor, Amitabh Bachchan, Waheeda Rehman, Shah Rukh Khan and Rani Mukerji. See more »

Trademark:

His films are always romantic films, with shots from foreign locations and having high-quality music. See more »

Star Sign:

Libra