Finally, the fourth film featuring the directoractor partnership of yash chopra and amitabh bachchan makes it to our list of top yash chopra films of all time. The film was scripted by chopra and produced by his father yash chopra, under the yrf banner. He is describing the scene to him on the set of chandani. Chopra was one of the first indian directors to shoot overseas, specifically in swiss locales. At the start of his career yash chopra worked as an assistant director for his director producer older brother, baldev raj chopra. He has given a breakthrough to several heroines under his banner. Tracing yash chopras journey, from the sangh to romantic.
Yash chopra was more than a director and producer alone. Aditya chopra contributes in totality to all the creative activities and other fast expanding business activities of the company. At the start of his career yash chopra worked as an assistant director for his directorproducer older brother, baldev raj chopra. Chopra made his directorial debut in 1959 with dhool ka phool which was a major hit. Yash chopra unearthed new composers, new singers, and acting talent, almost all of whom have gone on to great heights in the industry. Yash chopra wanted to get the top stars and top names for his maiden film daag, as a producer and the director. Yash chopra was the only director of the older brigade of filmmakers who has successfully moved with the times right from his first film dhool ka phool 1959 to his latest film jab tak hai jaan 2012. Chopra sitting left and yash chopra attending audio release of naya daur. Can you remember when you first decided you wanted to.
Shah rukh khan was the original choice for yash chopra. Best known for directing hindi films like naya daur 1957, sadhna 1958, kanoon 1961, gumrah 1963, humraaz 1967, insaaf ka tarazu 1980, nikaah 1982, awam 1987, and the producer of tv series, mahabharat in 1988, he was awarded the dadasaheb phalke. He was chairman of the studio production company yash raj films, one. A large part of the journey of over 100 years of indian cinema boasts of the footprints of b. Briefing the lead pair dev anand and hema malini during the outdoor shoot of joshila 1973, a film he directed for trimurti films. In 1955, chopra formed his own production house, b. Yash chopra to film his last shot in switzerland hindi.
Yash chopra, who died in 2012, later directed him in dil to. Yash raj chopra known as yash chopra is an indian film director and producer who predominantly work in bollywood film industry. Saif ali khan made his bollywood debut with the 1993 yash chopra film parampara but little did we know that saif ali khan was to make his debut with the 1992 film bekhudi. Yash chopra was catapulted to fame and instant stardom with the film waqt 1965 for which he received his first. Yash and hiroo are the parents of successful indian film director karan johar. A love triangle starring superstar rajesh khanna, sharmila tagore and rakhee, daag 1973 was the first film director yash chopra produced under his own banner, yash raj films. As a director yash chopra has given many musical hits under the banner of b.
His film mashaal 1984 was his first collaboration with the legendary actor, dilip kumar. Yash chopra is the only director of the older brigade of filmmakers who has successfully moved with the times right from his first film dhool ka phool 1959 to his latest film dil to paagal hai 1997. He was chairman of the studio production company yash raj films, one of indias leading production companies. In 1973 yash chopra opted to come out of b r chopra banner and form yash raj films. It was a film yash chopra directed after a gap of six years. Mohabbatein was also instrumental in celebrating the second phase of the unparalleled career of superstar amitabh bachchan. His film career started off as an assistant to his father in chandni chandni 1989, lamhe moments 1991 and darr fear 1993. Yash chopra complete movies list from 2010 to 1958 all inclusive.
Read to know moreheroines that yash chopra has launched anushka sharma. When saif ali khan revealed he was thrown out of his first. Remembering yash chopra, a filmmaker who was more than just. Apr 27, 2018 a love triangle starring superstar rajesh khanna, sharmila tagore and rakhee, daag 1973 was the first film director yash chopra produced under his own banner, yash raj films. Although he made actionoriented films like the everpopular the wall 1975, it is in tackling love and its various aspects that he has been at his best. Tracing yash chopras journey, from the sangh to romantic filmmaking. He began as an assistant to the director for his older brother and fell in love with the job. The director and producer, yash chopra, founded his independent production house, yash raj films, in 1971.
Mr chopra had been in hospital being treated for dengue since october. Creating a romantic moment for the film waqt 1965 with leading lady, sadhana. To be a part of a yrf film is the culmination of the fondest dreams for any talent in india creative or technical. Indian filmmaker yash chopra receives swiss honors. Shivaay with ajay devgan sir was a completely different experience. His film career started off as an assistant to his father in chandni chandni 1989, lamhe moments 1991 and darr fear 1993 at the age of 23, aditya chopra directed his first film,dilwale. Yash chopra relaunched uttam singh as a film composer and the stupendous success of. Chopra before making his debut with the film dhool ka phool in 1959. Baldev raj chopra 22 april 1914 5 november 2008 was an indian director and producer of bollywood movies and television serials. Khanna played sunil, who marries his college sweetheart sonia tagore.
Chopra, after gaining a respectable amount of experience, started independently at the age of 23 with the alltime blockbuster dilwale dulhaniya le jayenge, with shahrukh khan and kajol, for which he was the director and writer. Yash chopra filmography movies list from 1947 to 2012. Yash chopra and shah rukh khan at an event for jab tak hai jaan 2012. In the year 1973, yrf produced its first film, daag. Yash raj films abbreviated as yrf is an indian entertainment company, established by. As of 2019, the company has produced 78 hindi films, including three that are yet to be released, and one tamil film. Aditya chopra born 21 may 1971 is an indian filmmaker. Id call director vijay anna the yash chopra of tamil nadu. Two years later, he landed his first film as a director, dhool ka phool 1959. Yash was thus married to hiroo johar nee chopra, a sister of noted filmmakers br chopra and yash chopra. Vanamagan, however, offered me the right launch pad.
Jul 16, 2017 yash chopraserved as an assistant director to i. Nov 15, 2019 yash chopra is one of the most wellknown names in the industry. His first film as a director, afsana, was released in 1951 and featured ashok kumar in a. The bravehearted or lover takes the bride and actionpacked thrillers such as deewaar 1975. Yash chopra had directed the first film dhool ka phool in the year 1959 but till 2012, as a director, only 22 movies were recorded in his.
In 1971, chopra founded yash raj films, which is now one of the biggest film production and distribution companies in india. Legendary film director, screenwriter and film producer yash chopra has passed away in mumbai. Director yash chopra shares his thoughts when he saw the first cut of the film dilwale dulhania le jayenge in an interview with actor uday. The film was starred mala sinha, rajendra kumar, nanda, ashok kumarand earned filmfare best supporting actress award with the nomination of best story. Director yash chopra shares his thoughts when he saw the first cut of the film dilwale dulhania. Exploring the law and psychology concerning polyamory and bigamy, daag was a super hit at the box office. May 24, 2006 the scene meets legendary indian film director yash chopra to look back on his career and discuss the current state of bollywood. The first film produced by chopra under the banner of yash raj films was the bold 1973 movie daag.
A poem of love 1973, a melodrama about a man with two wives, starring rajesh khanna, sharmila tagore and raakhee was a huge success and chopra won his third filmfare award for best director for the film. Yash chopra started his journey in the film industry as an assistant to is johar and then joined his brother br chopra, who was a directorproducer at the time. Yash raj chopra 27 september 1932 21 october 2012 was an indian director and film producer who worked in hindi films. Yash chopras daag 1973, first super duper musical hit film.
He is survived by wife pamela and sons aditya and uday. Silsila is an interesting romance drama featuring amitabh bachchan as a romantic hero for the first time in his career. The scene meets legendary indian film director yash chopra to look back on his career and discuss the current state of bollywood. Chopra was honored with countless awards and accolades, including 6 national film awards, 11 filmfare awards, dadasaheb phalke award 2001, and. Yash chopra, in full yash raj chopra, born september 27, 1932, lahore, punjab, british india now in pakistandied october 21, 2012, mumbai, india, punjabi filmmaker, who was known for his bollywood films, especially romances such as dilwale dulhania le jayenge 1995. New delhi one of indias most successful filmmakers, veteran director and producer yash chopra. Mar 31, 2020 director yash chopra hit and flop all movies list with box office collection analysis yash chopra movies yash chopra is one of the talented bollywood film in.
The founding chairman of the film production and distribution company yash raj films, chopra was the recipient of several awards, including six national film awards and 11 filmfare awards. Director yash chopra hit and flop all movies list with box. A romantic musical, the very successful film had modern dance as its base and became a favourite with the youth. He began his career as an assistant director and later emerged as a successful independent director. Yash raj films abbreviated as yrf is an indian entertainment company, established by yash chopra in 1970, that produces and distributes motion pictures. Chopra, 80, had been admitted to lilavati hospital in bandra after being diagnosed with dengue. Chopra and later he was working for his brother, who was also in the movie industry, baldev r. List of films released by yash raj films wikipedia. Yash chopra heroines who got their first break with yash. His first film as a director, afsana, was released in 1951 and featured ashok kumar in a double role the film was a hit and established his name in bollywood.
Yash chopra relaunched uttam singh as a film composer and the stupendous success of the music made it the bestselling album of all time. Film director and producer yash chopra directs vinod khanna on the set of film chandni. In 1971, chopra founded the independent yash raj films, terminating his creative collaboration with his brother. Chopra, 80, is survived by wife and two sons, filmmaker aditya chopra and actorproducer uday chopra. Yash later set up his own company under the name yash raj films and the first movie to be released under this company was. Yash chopra was born in lahore in 1932, to an accountant in the pwd division of the british punjab administration, the youngest of eight children. 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 indias multinational film, media and entertainment conglomerate yash raj films yrf becoming the second person to hold that position in the companys history after. Director yash chopra hit and flop all movies list with box office collection analysis yash chopra movies yash chopra is one of the talented bollywood film in.
The film resonates with todays generation with the muchquoted dialogue kkkkkiran. Chopra made chandni chowk, with meena kumari as a lead, in 1954. Baldev provided yash an opportunity to direct his first movie which was named as dhool ka phool and was released in 1959. It was a sixcamera setup, extravagant film and it was my first big film. Check out the filmography of actor yash chopra and get a complete list of all of his upcoming movies releasing in the coming months, his previous year releases, and hit and flop films on bookmyshow. His brother baldev raj chopra, was a film journalist. Labeled the eternal romantic and with one of the best musical senses in the business, yash chopra is arguably indias most successful director of romantic films. This actor, not shah rukh khan, was apparently yash chopras. Popularly known as the king of romance for his string of hit romantic film.
Biography yash raj chopra was renowned indian film director, producer. Yash chopra started his journey in the film industry as an assistant to is johar and then joined his brother br chopra, who was a director producer at the time. The film began as a typical boymeetsgirl story but then turned to explore something more. Exploring the law and psychology concerning polyamory and bigamy, daag was a. Srk is the best actor in bollywood thats why yash chopra always. Yash chopra a genre defining director, producer and starmaker. Yash chopra simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. His handson approach in running the organization to create a professional environment is complemented by a handpicked team of seasoned professionals, each with a very enviable track record in his own sphere. Yash johar died on 26 june 2004 in mumbai, aged 74, of a chest infection, though he had also been fighting cancer.
This actor, not shah rukh khan, was apparently yash chopra. An indian film director, scriptwriter, and film producer, mostly working in hindi cinema. Aditya chopras second film as a director, mohabbatein 2000 was a worthy successor to his first film and was one of the top grossing films of the year. The king of romance, yash chopra introduced bollywood to. He is even today regarded as one of the hippest and trendiest directors of indian cinema. Dharmputra 1961, waqt 1965 indias first true multistarrer generational family drama. Yash raj films started a film distribution business in 1997, and in addition to distributing their own productions, the. Oct 21, 2012 director yash chopra has died in mumbai at the age of 80. He isregarded as one of the hippest and trendiest directors of indian cinema.
Yash chopra was one of the leading film directors of hindi cinema. The king of romance, yash chopra introduced bollywood to many. Legendary film director, screenwriter and film producer yash. Yash raj chopra was born in lahore, now in pakistan, on september 27, 1932. Jun 26, 2017 film director and producer yash chopra directs vinod khanna on the set of film chandni. Yash chopra was catapulted to fame and instant stardom with the film waqt 1965 for which he received his first filmfare award.
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