New Delhi: Think of iconic filmmaker Yash Chopra and memories of the romantic movies he made come to our mind. The humble director who showed us what love actually means would have turned 84 today if he was still alive.
But then, that's the beauty of art. Even though artists leave this world, their works are always remembered.
After his death, his beloved audiences and the Bollywood family couldn't believe that there will not be another ‘Silsila', ‘Kabhi Kabhi', 'Dil to Pagal Hai' and ‘Veer Zara'.
He was truly a man of the masses, winning the national award for most popular film five times.
Here are a few of his films, which will always be an inspiration for love birds throughout the world.
Kabhi Kabhie
Known for its beautiful songs and cinematography the film is a beautiful love story. ‘Kabhi Kabhie' starring ensemble cast of Amitabh Bachchan, Shahshi Kapoor, Raakhee and Waheeda Rahman is still one of the best romantic films ever made. Sahir Ludhianvi penned down the lyrics and Khayyam composed music for the film.
Chandni
The 1989 blockbuster ‘Chandni' is one of the most successful films of Indian cinema of all time. Known for its complicated love story and iconic songs the film won national award for the most popular film of year. Chandni starred Sridevi, Rishi Kapoor and Vinod Khanna in leading roles.
Darr
The romantic psycho thriller established Shah Rukh Khan as an actor in Bollywood. ‘Darr' is regarded as one of the best films of Yashji ever made. The film starring Sunny Deol, Juhi Chawla and Shah Rukh Khan was the third highest grossing after Ankhen and Khalnayak in the year. ‘Darr' is considered a classic and as one of the best performances of King Khan.
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Dil To Pagal Hai
The musical romance starring Mdhuri Dixit, Shah Rukh Khan and Karisma Kapoor in leading roles. ‘Dil To Pagal Hai' won 3 national awards and was highest grossing of year 1997 is considered a complete entertainer. This was the second film of Shah Rukh and Yashji together.
Veer Zara
First film of Yash Chopra in twenty first century was ‘Veer-Zara'. A cross border story about an Indian Air Force officer and Pakistani girl, ‘Veer-Zara' was the highest grossing film of the year. This beautiful love story featured Shah Rukh Khan, Preity Zinta and Rani Mukerji in leading roles.
