End of an Era - Filmmaker Yash Chopra Dies at 80


End of an Era - 'King of Romance' Yash Chopra Dies at 80

Mumbai, Oct 21 (PTI): Iconic film maker Yash Chopra, who was known as Hindi cinema's "king of romance" and also made some memorable action films like "Deewar", died here today following dengue infection and multiple organ failure.

80-year-old Chopra, whose upcoming and last film was rather ironically titled `Jab Tak Hain Jaan' (till there is life), was admitted to Lilavati hospital here on October 13 with dengue and has remained in the hospital. He celebrated his 80th birthday on September 27.

Chopra is survived by wife Pamela and two sons filmmaker Aditya Chopra and actor-producer Uday Chopra.

The veteran producer-director had attended Amitabh Bachchan's 70th birthday party with wife Pamela on October 10. It was Chopra's "Deewar" which established megastar Bachchan as the "angry young man".

Although he began his five-decade career making different kinds of films, Chopra is today known mostly for the romantic films like 'Silsila', 'Chandni', 'Dilwale Duhania Le Jayenge', 'Mohabbatein' and 'Veer Zara'.

The term 'Yash Chopra romance' is used to typify the kind of romantic films the filmmaker made in Bollywood.

"He(Chopra) passed away due to dengue and multiple organ failure today evening. He was in the ICU," Dr Sudhir, spokesperson of Lilavati hospital told PTI.

"With deep regret we announce the sad demise of Mr Yash Chopra, who breathed his last at around 5:30 PM today. Details of his last rites will be communicated a little later," Yash Raj Films spokesperson said.

On his 80th birthday, Chopra, who directed his first film 'Dhool Ka Phool' way back in 1959, announced retirement from direction. He had followed the footsteps of his elder brother B R Chopra in film making.

In an interaction with actor Shah Rukh Khan, Chopra said "This ('Jab Tak Hai Jaan') will be my last film as a director. There are some calculations that you make with your heart and now I have decided that I won't direct a film after this. I think the time has come for me to take a back seat now." 'Jab Tak Hai Jaan' starring Sharukh Khan is due to be released on November 13.

Chopra, who also directed 'Waqt' and 'Kabhie Kabhie', said his family was in fact against his following in the footsteps of his brother.

The filmmaker rose to fame in 1965 after the commercially and critically successful drama, 'Waqt', which pioneered the concept of multi-starrers in Bollywood.

"My elder brother (B R Chopra) was already into films so my family wanted me to become an engineer... I told my brother I want to become a director," Chopra had said on his last birthday.

His debut film 'Dhool Ka Phool', 'Dharamputra' and 'Ittefaq' were all produced for B R Chopra's production house.

In 1973, Yash Chopra founded his own production company Yash Raj Films.
Though he started out in the late 50s, Chopra always had his finger on the pulse of the audience and continued to deliver blockbusters in every following decade.

According to sources, Chopra's body is likely to be brought to his residence in suburban Juhu at around 9.30 PM.

Security has been beefed up around Chopra's house and several barricades are being put up there, sources said.

The filmmaker was looking forward to the release of 'Jab Tak Hai Jaan' starring Shah Rukh Khan, Katrina Kaif and Anushka Sharma in the lead.

Katrina felt Chopra shouldn't have retired from direction as no one could match up to him.
"I think he shouldn't have retired. It is sad that he announced his retirement. He is a legend and I don't think anyone can match up to him. It is a huge loss. I feel I am honoured to be part of his last film," Katrina had said during a promotional event here.

Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar said she and Chopra shared family relations. "He made me sing in all his films. He was a jovial person and interacted with everyone with love... Even when he was angry, he simply kept quiet."

Reacting to the news, filmmaker Subhash Ghai said, "Yashji was the guru of industry. He was always full of energy. He will be remembered forever."

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  • Devi, Sullia, Dubai-UAE

    Mon, Oct 22 2012

    A great film maker.

    Given life to somany families inside and oustide film industry.

    May his soul rest in peace.

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  • CARMO SANTOS, GOA / KUWAIT

    Mon, Oct 22 2012

    RIP Yashji,

    We lost ONE of the best personality of Indian Cinema

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  • Amin Bhoja, Patte / Riyadh

    Mon, Oct 22 2012

    Yash Chopra a Icon of Hindi Cinema was known to Bollywood as'King of Romance'.He is considered one of the greatest film maker in the history of Hindi cinema too.A sad moment in the Bollywood'May his soul rest in peace'.

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  • Hubert Goveas, Mangalore/Andheri- Bombay

    Mon, Oct 22 2012


    We miss you sir.May his soul rest in peace.

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  • Melvin Pinto, Damaskatte

    Mon, Oct 22 2012

    Brain behind script in all of his beautiful films is none other than his wife..Pamela Chopra. Most of famous personalities in film industry is migrated from Pakistan and uphold true spirit of 'Hinduism' in there films...like Raj Kapoor is from Peshawar, Dev anand is from Gurdaspur in Pakistan, Sunil Dutt is from Jhelum in Pakistan, Manoj Kumar is from Abbottabad in Pakistan (Osama Bin laden is hiding here), Prem Chopra is from Lahore, Kamini Kaushal is from Lahore, Kulbhushan Kharbanda is from Hassanabdal is from Pakistan, Raaj Kumar is from Balochistan in Pakistan, Rajesh Khanna is from Pakistan, Suraiya is from Gujranwala in Pakistan (Ex-flame of Devanad), Babita is from Sindh, Pakistan, Gulzar is from Jina,Pakistan, A.K.Hangal is from Peshwar and many more directors hale from Pakistan.

    Due to demise of Yashji..now chances are more marriage of Rani Mukherjee..!! Switzerland will loose some of it's revenue from now onwards..!!

    Ye lamhe ye pal hum..
    barson yaad karenge...
    ye mausam chale gae toh...
    hum fariyad karenge....one of my liked film..

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  • R.Bhandarkar., M

    Mon, Oct 22 2012

    'Jab Tak Hai Jaan'
    'Mohabbatein' Se 'Deewar' Todne
    Ka 'Silsila' Yashji Ne
    'Kabhie Kabhie' Nahin
    Hameshaa Jaari Rakhaa
    'Waqt'se Ab Haare
    Par 'Vijay' Unka Hua....
    'Ittefaq' se Bhi 'Chaandni' Dekhoge
    Woh Zaroor Yaad Aayenge.....

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  • THERESA LOBO, Mukamar-Sharjah

    Mon, Oct 22 2012

    Great Man...Good films with all the touching stories. We can never ever forget his films. I am sure he is in heaven. May his soul rest in peace. May God give strength and courage to his family and dear and near ones to bear this loss.

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  • HENRY MISQUITH, M'lore

    Mon, Oct 22 2012

    End of the era of romantic movies like Kabhi Kabhi, Silsila, Deewar, Trishul, Kaala Paththar, Lamhe, Chandni, Dil Toh Pagal Hai, Dilwale Dulania, Darr and forthcoming Jab Tak Hain Jaan. May his soul rest in eternal peace.

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  • Jigmig, Mangalore

    Mon, Oct 22 2012

    We cannot hold anyone in this world. Whose last is when god only knows. May his soul rest in peace. His memories will remain in everyone's heart forever. May all his unfulfilled dreams come true.

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  • km shetty, dubai/dombvili

    Mon, Oct 22 2012

    BIG LOSS TO BOLLYWOOD,MAY HIS SOUL RIP.

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  • Juliet Mascarenhas, Bejai/Mangalore

    Mon, Oct 22 2012

    Even in his late 70's he was sounding young and energetic. A great loss to the Indian film Industry.Adios to you MR. Yashji Adios

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  • Evans Christopher Sumitra, Udupi/New York, USA

    Sun, Oct 21 2012

    YASH,JI MAY YOUR SOUL REST IN ETERNAL PEACE AND GIVE ALL THE COMFORT TO YOUR BELOVED FAMILY AND FRIENDS. IT IS VERY UNFORTUNATE THAT YOU HAD TO LEAVE US SO SOON UNEXPECTEDLY. THE ENTIRE FILM WORLD AND YOUR EVER ENDING FANS WILL ALL MISS YOU.

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  • ISMAIL.K.PERINJE, PERINJE-YANBU/KSA

    Sun, Oct 21 2012

    INDIAN FILM INDUSTRY lost one of it's main pillar.RIP YASHJI...

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  • Alan, mangalore

    Sun, Oct 21 2012

    A great shock. very sad to hear the sad demise of a great bollywood legend. One of the best director no more really sad............

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  • Ravi Hemmady, Barkur, Muscat

    Sun, Oct 21 2012

    A great Romantic film maker will be always rememberd, His block-buster like,Silsila, Chandani,Dewaar,Candani were memorable films,May his Soul rest in peace.

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  • santosh shetty, mangalore/mumbai

    Sun, Oct 21 2012

    Really a great loss to bollywood.We will be missing one of the great legends.MAy his soul rest in peace.

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  • SRIDHAR SHETTY , DOHA /BARKUR

    Sun, Oct 21 2012

    very sad Great Person & director India will miss him...he is AB of Bollywood...grt person......may his soul RIP

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  • RAJEEV.T.SHETTY., MANGALORE

    Sun, Oct 21 2012

    very sad news.yashji is one of the best director in film industry.may his soul rest in peace.

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  • merlyn, mangalore

    Sun, Oct 21 2012

    God bless his family and rip for his soul.

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  • Bulsam, Mangalore

    Sun, Oct 21 2012

    He died a satisfied human being.
    His films were exclusively great.
    May his soul rest in peace.
    We will miss him.

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  • oo, riyaz

    Sun, Oct 21 2012

    very sad! !!

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  • Alban D' Souza, Udyavara Mumbai Doha Qatar

    Sun, Oct 21 2012

    Very sorry to hear about the demise of a great veteran film maker. Bollyhood lost a best romanting man. Watching his films one becomes mad to love romannce and dance. I hop so many people learnt something realistic romantic love of each other through his films. He gave life to his every film he directed. May be so many people fell in love sure by watching the films. A great director of modern era. A big loss for the film industry.May his soul rest in peace and may God give courage to his loving family to bear the great loss.

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  • MTH, MLORE

    Sun, Oct 21 2012

    Great Person

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  • Prasad, Mangalore/W.Africa

    Sun, Oct 21 2012

    Very sad. One of the best directors of all time. May his soul rest in peace.

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  • Rakesh shetty, mangalore

    Sun, Oct 21 2012


    I FEEL YASHJI WAS A GREAT BOLLYWOOD LEGEND. MAY HIS SOUL RIP.

    HE WORKED 53 YEARS IN BOLLYWOOD INDUSTRY.

    BIG LOSS TO SHARUK KHAN, BOLLYWOOD AND YASH RAJ FILM INDUSTRY.

    I HOPE ADITYA CHOPRA AND UDAY CHOPRA WILL CONTINUE FURTHER THIS YASH RAJ FILM INDUSTRY.

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