Yash Chopra: King of romance leaves a void in Bollywood

Chopra(80), who was one of the pillars in Bollywood, directed some of Indian cinema's most successful and iconic films, including the action thriller "Deewar" which established megastar Amitabh Bachchan as the "angry young man".

The hit duo of Chopra and Bachchan worked together again in romantic drama "Kabhi Kabhie" and drama "Trishul".

If Shah Rukh Khan is called the King, Chopra was definitely the kingmaker and gave support and fillip to many an artiste's career and making them into superstars.

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

 

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

Considered among one of the greatest filmmakers in the history of Hindi cinema, Chopra's career has spanned over five decades and over 50 films.

Beginning his career as an assistant director, Chopra made his directorial debut with "Dhool Ka Phool" in 1959, a melodrama about illegitimacy.

Chopra has won several film awards, including six National Film Awards and eleven Filmfare awards including four Filmfare Award for Best Director.(MORE)