Yash Chopra birth anniversary: 6 masterpieces by the King of Romance you should re-watch

Updated: Sep 27, 2024, 02:31 PM(IST)

The pioneer of romantic films in Bollywood, Yash Chopra redefined drama and romance onscreen. In his career spanning five decades, he gave us a string of hit romantic films. Marking legend's 92nd birth anniversary here's a look back at his best movie that are worth watching again and again. 

From Silsila to Veer Zara: Look back at the best movies given by the King of Romance.

Silsila

Silsila is undoubtedly one of the best movie given by Yash Chopra. Decades have passed, but no movie can overtake the charisma of 80's hit. This film stars Amitabh Bachchan along with Jaya Bachchan, Rekha, and Sanjeev Kumar. This movie was the last film where Rekha and Amitabh Bachchan were featured together. 

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Veer-Zara

With Veer-Zara, Yash Chopra made his return to director chair in the year 2004 after seven years of gap, and yet again he gave Bollywood one of the most unconventional movies. The cross-border love story, which stars Preity Zinta and Shahrukh Khan redefined the true love, and the soul-full songs of the film were the cherry on the cake.

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Kabhi Kabhi

Yash Chopra's breakthrough movie Kabhi Kabhi, the songs, and soulful poetries from the movie still holds a special place in our hearts. The film had multiple cast of Amitabh Bachchan, Raakhee, Shashi Kapoor, Waheeda Rehman, Rishi Kapoor, and Nitu Singh. The movie was one of the highest grosser movie in the year 1976.

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Darr

In 1993, Yash Chopra delivered another masterpiece Darr, physiological romantic film that shows Shah Rukh Khan as a obsessive lover. Chopra created a magic onscreen, where the villain managed to outshine the lead actor. 

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Chandni

Yash Chopra, Rishi Kapoor and Sridevi together gave a masterpiece Chandni. The 1989 hit movie will always stand out for its story, performances, and soulful songs.

 

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Jab Tak Hai Jaan

Yash Chopra's final film Jab Tak Hai Jaan was with his favourite actor Shah Rukh Khan, and together the director and actor duo gave another melodious love drama that will surely be remembered for decades to come. Apart from Khan, the movie stars Katrina Kaif and Anushka Sharma. 

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