Yash Chopra’s unique visual aesthetic has influenced an entire generation of filmmakers. He also paved the way for the global rise of Bollywood and established his production house, Yash Raj Films.
Jab tak hai jaan
Jab Tak Hai Jaan, Yash Chopra's last directorial before his death, is a film that's bound to remain in movie buffs' minds forever. The film stars Shah Rukh Khan, Katrina Kaif and Anushka Sharma as a bomb disposal expert, an intern and a businesswoman who fall in love with each other.
Yash Chopra shot the film in London, including scenes at Somerset House and Trinity Buoy Wharf. Khan and Kaif were also seen walking around the city's Docklands and Edgware Road.
The music of the film features songs by Gulzar and AR Rahman. Its soundtrack was a huge success and received several awards.
Yash Chopra was known for directing romance films and action-packed thrillers, but his last directorial Jab Tak Hai Jaan is one of his most memorable movies. The movie is filled with suspense and thrill, with the climax being shot in Ladakh. Its story revolves around Major Samar Anand (Shah Rukh Khan), a bomb disposal expert and a woman who falls in love with him.
veer zaara
After a long break, Yash Chopra returns to helm a movie that is praised for its story, dialogues, music and sensitive portrayal of India-Pakistan relations. Veer Zaara is a romantic tale about two people who are separated after falling in love, but reunite in the end.
The film is an uplifting tale that celebrates love and respect between cultures. It has beautiful scenes and songs that are sure to get you glued to the screen.
A 50-year-old wobbly man Veer Pratap Singh (Shah Rukh Khan) has spent 22 years in a Pakistani jail for no reason except for the sake of his love Zaara Hayaat Khan (Preity Zinta). His life takes a turn when he meets a young lawyer Samiya Siddiqui (Rani Mukherjee), who is determined to open his case again and help him win back his girl.
With a star-studded cast, Veer Zaara is the perfect Diwali treat. The film will make some big money at the box office and is sure to pick up a few awards as well. Yash Chopra pulls out all the stops in his latest epic romance.
Waqt
Yash Chopra is one of the greatest directors in Hindi cinema history. His films have won many awards, including 6 National Film Awards and 8 Filmfare Awards.
Among his best movies are Dhool Ka Phool, Dharmputra and Waqt. Dhool Ka Phool was a social drama that dealt with the birth of a child out of wedlock, while Dharmputra was a film adaptation of a novel set in India's pre-partition period.
The movie Waqt was one of Yash Chopra's first big hits and is still remembered for its timeless dialogues and legendary songs. It is a must watch for all fans of Indian cinema and deserves to be seen more than once.
Waqt is a story about Ishwar Thakur and Sumitra Thakur who run a toy factory together. However, when they become separated by time, they go through several trials to reunite their family.
The movie pioneered the lost and found formula in Bollywood, which has spawned numerous other films. Besides, the film was one of the first to feature multiple stars, and was also a huge hit at the box office.
Kaala Patthar
The heat, dust, smog and sweat paint the canvass of Yash Chopra’s Kaala Patthar. It’s a tale of self-loathing and redemption set in a time of grand change, national emergencies and political betrayal.
Amitabh Bachchan plays the role of Vijay Pal Singh, an ex-naval officer court-martialed and dismissed from the navy for a disastrous role as captain of a ship that sank and lost many lives. After being disgraced, Vijay takes up work in a mine that’s poorly equipped with no sufficient medical supplies and poor facilities.
When water forces its way into one of the tunnels endangering more than 500 lives, Vijay, Ravi and Mangal come together to save as many people as possible. But Ravi suffers a leg injury and Mangal dies.
Kaala Patthar was released in 1979, a time when India experienced a decade of social reform and grand change. It also marked the end of a period when Yash Chopra made some of his best movies. He had previously released Dharmputra and Ittefaq - taut, emotion-driven dramas with a strong conflict-driven narrative.
Deewar
A film starring Amitabh Bachchan, Sashi Kapoor, and Nirupa Roy, Deewar was a landmark movie in the Bollywood industry. It was also a pioneering film in the genre of romantic dramas.
It was a huge hit at the box office. It was one of the highest-grossing Hindi films of 1973. The film's enduring popularity and its acclaimed storyline have become a staple of Indian cinema, inspiring Danny Boyle's Slumdog Millionaire (2008).
The film is considered to be a classic in the genre of Indian cinema, and its soundtrack is a favourite among listeners. It is a must-see for all those who enjoy Bollywood movies.
While it is a series of interviews and reminiscences, this docu-series teaches us a lot about cinema and how the world works, without being preachy at all. The episodes are very evocative and leave you with an unforgettable experience.
The first episode, 'A Boy From Jalandhar' gives us an overview of how Yash Chopra came out of his comfort zone and believed in his vision to make movies that mattered. It also highlights his wife Pamela Chopra's contribution to his work and how she wrote Kabhi Kabhie, which was the most complex film in Yash Chopra's career.
Silsila
In his films, Yash Chopra took his viewers on a journey through the exotic locales of India. He often aimed at uplifting and entertaining the audience with progressive values.
He made movies aimed at giving people entertainment while raising issues such as gender equality, labour rights and a struggle for freedom. Yash Chopra was always on the cutting edge of Indian cinema.
Yash Chopra had a great deal of success in his career and was a prominent figure in Indian culture. He founded Yash Raj Films in 1971 and was recognized with a number of awards, including the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award.
Silsila is Yash Chopra's take on love, marriage and adultery in modern India. The movie features Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan and Rekha as the lead characters.
The plot of the film is based on a love triangle between Amit (Amitabh Bachchan), Shobha (Jaya Bachchan) and Chandni (Rekha). In a way, this story represents the relationship between a man and his wife. The film is quite interesting and the songs are very melodious.
Chandni
Yash Chopra is the man behind some of Bollywood's most popular movies. His Yash Raj Films production company is the biggest in Hindi cinema and his films feature some of India's most beloved actors, including Amitabh Bachchan, Shashi Kapoor, Shah Rukh Khan and Waheeda Rehman.
He is one of the most prolific directors in the history of Indian cinema, and this docu-series focuses on some of his best movies. Director Smriti Mundhra highlights the complexity of Yash Chopra's films and how they reflected his time, from nuanced portrayal of marriage and female characters to sensitive depiction of Indian politics.
The docu-series is an entertaining way to learn more about Yash Chopra and the Hindi film industry. Though it does not shy away from discussing sensitive topics such as failures and nepotism, this series also focuses on the love and passion for movies that made Yash Chopra so successful.
It's a great watch for cine lovers and those who have been inspired by Yash Chopra's illustrious work. Its interviews with Yash Chopra's family and son Aditya are particularly heartwarming. Yash Chopra himself is interviewed in the series as well, giving viewers a rare chance to hear from the reclusive and passionate filmmaker.
Dil Toh Pagal Hai
When Yash Chopra released his movie, Dil Toh Pagal Hai on October 31, 1997, he changed the way people looked at Bollywood movies. Rather than revolve around family dramas and wedding montages, he made a film that focused on the interconnectedness of friendships and love.
The movie starred Shah Rukh Khan, Madhuri Dixit and Karisma Kapoor. The movie was a success and won millions of hearts.
Dil Toh Pagal Hai is one of Yash Chopra's best films. It is a romantic comedy that introduced many new concepts such as Valentine's Day and dance parties.
A musical drama, the movie starred Shah Rukh Khan and Madhuri Dixit. It also had a special cameo from Akshay Kumar.
In Dil Toh Pagal Hai, a musical and dancing troupe comes together. The movie is based on the love lives of the actors who make up the dance troupe.
The story follows the journey of a director, Rahul (Shah Rukh Khan), and his dancer, Nisha (Madhuri Dixit). She is in love with him but is unable to tell him that she loves him.
