New Delhi:
Veteran director Yash Chopra turns 79 today.
Ranked among the top commercial directors of Hindi cinema, Yash Chopra has been associated with more than 30 films in a career spanning over five decades.
Acknowledging Yash Chopra's birthday is family friend and director-producer Karan Johar.
"He is my mentor,my inspiration,a father figure...a true legend...happy birthday yash uncle....more power to you!!! Love you lots...." Karan Johar tweeted.
Among the first directors to present gorgeous locations such as Switzerland, Holland and Germany in his films, Yash Chopra's hits include Deewar, Kabhi Kabhie, Silsila, Lamhe, Chandni, Darr, Dil To Pagal Hai, and Veer-Zaara.
Major honours received by Yash Chopra include the Filmfare Award for Best Director and the Filmfare Award for Best Movie, four times each.
He has been awarded the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2001 and the Padma Bhushan in 2005.
Ranked among the top commercial directors of Hindi cinema, Yash Chopra has been associated with more than 30 films in a career spanning over five decades.
Acknowledging Yash Chopra's birthday is family friend and director-producer Karan Johar.
"He is my mentor,my inspiration,a father figure...a true legend...happy birthday yash uncle....more power to you!!! Love you lots...." Karan Johar tweeted.
Among the first directors to present gorgeous locations such as Switzerland, Holland and Germany in his films, Yash Chopra's hits include Deewar, Kabhi Kabhie, Silsila, Lamhe, Chandni, Darr, Dil To Pagal Hai, and Veer-Zaara.
Major honours received by Yash Chopra include the Filmfare Award for Best Director and the Filmfare Award for Best Movie, four times each.
He has been awarded the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2001 and the Padma Bhushan in 2005.
