Celebrities remember 'legendary' Yash Chopra on 85th birth anniversary
Mumbai
September 27, 2017
"Legendary", "king of romance" and "a partner-in-crime"
are some terms which have been used for late filmmaker Yash Chopra by Bollywood
celebrities like Rakesh Roshan, Karan Johar and Anushka Sharma, who remembered
him on his 85th birth anniversary on Wednesday.
Yash Chopra, who made his
directorial debut with a melodrama "Dhool Ka Phool" in 1959, rose to prominence
after his successful film "Waqt".
In 1971, he founded his own production
company, Yash Raj Films (YRF), and launched it with "Daag". Some of his most
iconic films are "Deewar", "Kabhie Kabhie" and "Trishul".
He also
directed the commercially successful cult film "Chandni", "Lamhe" and "Darr" .
He announced his retirement after "Jab Tak Hai Jaan" in 2012.
He bagged
several film awards, including six National Film Awards and the Government of
India honoured him with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2001 and the Padma Bhushan
in 2005 for his contributions to Indian cinema.
British Academy Film
Awards (BAFTA) presented him with a lifetime membership for his contribution to
films, making him the first Indian to receive the honour.
The filmmaker
died of dengue fever in October 2012.
Here is what the celebrities
tweeted on his birth anniversary:
Rakesh Roshan: The legendary filmmaker
Yash Chopra ji's birth anniversary. You are within all of us and will remain
forever.
Karan Johar: A father to me...a hero to me.... a man I miss
everyday in my life.
Anupam Kher: Happy Birthday Yashji. You were more
than just my director or a friend. An anchor too. Your support meant 'All Is
Well'. Miss you and your warm hugs.
Anushka Sharma: You will always live
on in our hearts and the hearts of so many lives your movies touched. Happy
Birthday Yashji.
Parineeti Chopra: Yashji you were the best part of
working at YRF and my paratha-punjabi-partner-in-crime! Learnt the value of
humility from you.
Vivek Oberoi: An iconic cinematic genius, had the
warmth of a Punjabi grandfather who would want to pamper you like no other. We
all sorely miss you.
Bhumi Pednekar: Wishing the man that made us believe
in love,the king of romance,the legendary Yash Chopra sir a very happy birthday
Yashji.
Ashoke Pandit: Wishing one of the finest filmmakers and the king
of romance Yash Chopraji a very Happy Birthday! Your films will continue to
inspire generations.
Kunal Kohli: Miss chatting with you on films, shairi
and food. Not necessarily in that order. Happy birthday Yashji. Guru,
inspiration and father figure.
Mumbai
September 27, 2017
"Legendary", "king of romance" and "a partner-in-crime"
are some terms which have been used for late filmmaker Yash Chopra by Bollywood
celebrities like Rakesh Roshan, Karan Johar and Anushka Sharma, who remembered
him on his 85th birth anniversary on Wednesday.
Yash Chopra, who made his
directorial debut with a melodrama "Dhool Ka Phool" in 1959, rose to prominence
after his successful film "Waqt".
In 1971, he founded his own production
company, Yash Raj Films (YRF), and launched it with "Daag". Some of his most
iconic films are "Deewar", "Kabhie Kabhie" and "Trishul".
He also
directed the commercially successful cult film "Chandni", "Lamhe" and "Darr" .
He announced his retirement after "Jab Tak Hai Jaan" in 2012.
He bagged
several film awards, including six National Film Awards and the Government of
India honoured him with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2001 and the Padma Bhushan
in 2005 for his contributions to Indian cinema.
British Academy Film
Awards (BAFTA) presented him with a lifetime membership for his contribution to
films, making him the first Indian to receive the honour.
The filmmaker
died of dengue fever in October 2012.
Here is what the celebrities
tweeted on his birth anniversary:
Rakesh Roshan: The legendary filmmaker
Yash Chopra ji's birth anniversary. You are within all of us and will remain
forever.
Karan Johar: A father to me...a hero to me.... a man I miss
everyday in my life.
Anupam Kher: Happy Birthday Yashji. You were more
than just my director or a friend. An anchor too. Your support meant 'All Is
Well'. Miss you and your warm hugs.
Anushka Sharma: You will always live
on in our hearts and the hearts of so many lives your movies touched. Happy
Birthday Yashji.
Parineeti Chopra: Yashji you were the best part of
working at YRF and my paratha-punjabi-partner-in-crime! Learnt the value of
humility from you.
Vivek Oberoi: An iconic cinematic genius, had the
warmth of a Punjabi grandfather who would want to pamper you like no other. We
all sorely miss you.
Bhumi Pednekar: Wishing the man that made us believe
in love,the king of romance,the legendary Yash Chopra sir a very happy birthday
Yashji.
Ashoke Pandit: Wishing one of the finest filmmakers and the king
of romance Yash Chopraji a very Happy Birthday! Your films will continue to
inspire generations.
Kunal Kohli: Miss chatting with you on films, shairi
and food. Not necessarily in that order. Happy birthday Yashji. Guru,
inspiration and father figure.
Tags: Karan JoharAnupam KherAnushka SharmaVivek OberoiBhumi PednekarKunal KohliParineeti ChopraBhumi PednekarJab Tak Hai Jaan