Yash Chopra
Indian film director
Born on: September 27, 1932Died on: October 21, 2012
Aged: 80 years 24 days (960 months)
Nationality: Indian
Birth Sign: Libra
Yash Raj Chopra was an Indian film director and film producer who worked in Hindi cinema. The founding chairman of the film production and distribution company Yash Raj Films, Chopra was the recipient of several awards, including 6 National Film Awards and 8 Filmfare Awards.
He is considered among the best Hindi filmmakers, particularly known and admired for his romantic films with strong female leads.
For his contributions to film, the Government of India honoured him with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2001, and the Padma Bhushan in 2005.
In 2006, the British Academy of Film and Television Arts presented him with a lifetime membership, making him the first Indian to receive the honour.
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