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The greatest epic: B.R. Chopra, the man who gave Mahabharat to Indian television and Naya Daur to cinema, dies at 94.

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  • <B>The greatest epic</b>: B.R. Chopra, the man who gave India its first televised <I>Mahabharat</i>, died today, at the age of 94. A tribute to the legend of Indian cinema.
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    The greatest epic: B.R. Chopra, the man who gave India its first televised Mahabharat, died today, at the age of 94. A tribute to the legend of Indian cinema.
  • <B>The family</b>: Baldev Raj Chopra's brother is producer-director Yash Chopra of Yashraj fame. Between them they've introduced and made the careers of a large number of Indian actors.
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    The family: Baldev Raj Chopra's brother is producer-director Yash Chopra of Yashraj fame. Between them they've introduced and made the careers of a large number of Indian actors.
  • <B>Beginning of a journey</b>: While B.R. Chopra's film career began with a film called <I>Karwat</i>, his first credited directorial venture was <I>Afsana</i> (1951). Not only did he direct the film, he also produced it.
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    Beginning of a journey: While B.R. Chopra's film career began with a film called Karwat, his first credited directorial venture was Afsana (1951). Not only did he direct the film, he also produced it.
  • <B>New era</b>: Chopra made the film <I>Naya Daur</i> with Dilip Kumar in the lead role in 1957. As a post-Partition film, it conveyed a sentiment of rebuilding India.
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    New era: Chopra made the film Naya Daur with Dilip Kumar in the lead role in 1957. As a post-Partition film, it conveyed a sentiment of rebuilding India.
  • <B>Best of friends</b>: Chopra made his debut with Ashok Kumar and worked him at regular intervals till the legendary actor died. Their other significant film together was <I>Gumrah</i> (1963). Sunil Dutt was the other male lead of the film.
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    Best of friends: Chopra made his debut with Ashok Kumar and worked him at regular intervals till the legendary actor died. Their other significant film together was Gumrah (1963). Sunil Dutt was the other male lead of the film.
  • <B>Big time success</b>: One of Chopra's biggest successes, but as producer, was <I>Waqt</i> (1965), starring Rajkumar, Sunil Dutt, Shashi Kapoor, Sharmila Tagore, and the formidabble Balraj Shahni.
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    Big time success: One of Chopra's biggest successes, but as producer, was Waqt (1965), starring Rajkumar, Sunil Dutt, Shashi Kapoor, Sharmila Tagore, and the formidabble Balraj Shahni.
  • <B>Strong ties</b>: Chopra was among the producers who maintained a very healthy relationship with his actors, returning to a lot of them more than once. He directed Sunil Dutt once again in <I>Hamraaz</i> (1967).
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    Strong ties: Chopra was among the producers who maintained a very healthy relationship with his actors, returning to a lot of them more than once. He directed Sunil Dutt once again in Hamraaz (1967).
  • <B>Man and his ideals</b>: True to his 'new India' agenda, B.R. Chopra made a number of films that expounded good ideals even in the face of adversity. He made <I>Aadmi Aur Insaan</I> in 1969, starring Dharmendra, Feroz Khan, Saira Banu and Mumtaaz.
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    Man and his ideals: True to his 'new India' agenda, B.R. Chopra made a number of films that expounded good ideals even in the face of adversity. He made Aadmi Aur Insaan in 1969, starring Dharmendra, Feroz Khan, Saira Banu and Mumtaaz.
  • <B>Dramatic coincidence</b>: In 1969, Chopra directed Rajesh Khanna in the film <I>Ittefaq</i>, proving his mettle in the drama genre as well.
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    Dramatic coincidence: In 1969, Chopra directed Rajesh Khanna in the film Ittefaq, proving his mettle in the drama genre as well.
  • <B>The leading ladies</b>: Apart from big male actors who worked with B.R. Chopra, some leading ladies of Bollywood like Zeenat Aman worked with him as well. One of their most popular films together was <I>Dhund</i> (1973), where Zeenat Aman was starring opposite Navin Nischol. Chopra was the producer and director of the film.
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    The leading ladies: Apart from big male actors who worked with B.R. Chopra, some leading ladies of Bollywood like Zeenat Aman worked with him as well. One of their most popular films together was Dhund (1973), where Zeenat Aman was starring opposite Navin Nischol. Chopra was the producer and director of the film.
  • <B>A little detail</b>: B.R. Chopra came back to work with Ashok Kumar with the hilarious film <I>Chhoti Si Baat</i> in 1975. The film also starred Amol Palekar and was directed by Basu Chatterjee and produced by B.R.Chopra.
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    A little detail: B.R. Chopra came back to work with Ashok Kumar with the hilarious film Chhoti Si Baat in 1975. The film also starred Amol Palekar and was directed by Basu Chatterjee and produced by B.R.Chopra.
  • <B>Stars shine</b>: Chopra once again teamed up with industry biggies like Amitabh Bachchan, Saira Banu and Shammi Kapoor for <I>Zameer</i> in 1975. This was the directorial debut of his son Ravi Chopra who went to direct films like <I>Baghban</i> and <I>Baabul</i>.
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    Stars shine: Chopra once again teamed up with industry biggies like Amitabh Bachchan, Saira Banu and Shammi Kapoor for Zameer in 1975. This was the directorial debut of his son Ravi Chopra who went to direct films like Baghban and Baabul.
  • <B>Comedy inc.</b>: In 1978, B.R. Chopra made <I>Pati Patni Aur Woh</i>, starring Sanjeev Kumar. This film marked his expertise in yet another genre - comedy.
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    Comedy inc.: In 1978, B.R. Chopra made Pati Patni Aur Woh, starring Sanjeev Kumar. This film marked his expertise in yet another genre - comedy.
  • <B>Back to burn</b>: In 1980, Chopra produced another film for his son Ravi, <I>The Burning Train</i>. Once again, it starred Dharmendra and had Chopra's familiar cast including Danny Denzongpa and and Asrani. Parveen Babi, Jeetendra and Simi Garewal were part of this film as well.
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    Back to burn: In 1980, Chopra produced another film for his son Ravi, The Burning Train. Once again, it starred Dharmendra and had Chopra's familiar cast including Danny Denzongpa and and Asrani. Parveen Babi, Jeetendra and Simi Garewal were part of this film as well.
  • <B>A chapter closed</b>: In 1992, Chopra directed his last film, <I>Kal Ki Awaz</i>, it functioned as a sequel to one of his previous films <I>Aaj Ki Awaz</i> (1984).
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    A chapter closed: In 1992, Chopra directed his last film, Kal Ki Awaz, it functioned as a sequel to one of his previous films Aaj Ki Awaz (1984).
  • <b>Deep devotee</b>: In 2002, Chopra revisited his devotional side and made <I>Ramayana</I>, as a producer, for television.
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    Deep devotee: In 2002, Chopra revisited his devotional side and made Ramayana, as a producer, for television.
  • <B>It's all about...</b>: In 2003, Chopra produced <I>Baghban</i>, a film about filial love. He brought together Hema Malini and Amitabh Bachchan, who became a huge hit as a couple. This film too was directed by Ravi Chopra. Salman Khan played a small role in the film as Big B's adopted son.
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    It's all about...: In 2003, Chopra produced Baghban, a film about filial love. He brought together Hema Malini and Amitabh Bachchan, who became a huge hit as a couple. This film too was directed by Ravi Chopra. Salman Khan played a small role in the film as Big B's adopted son.
  • <B>Back with Big B</b>: So popular was the Big B-Hema Malini duo that the Chopras invited them to play husband-wife again in <I>Baabul</i> in 2006. Salman Khan came back to be a part of this project, which also included Rani Mukherjee and John Abraham.
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    Back with Big B: So popular was the Big B-Hema Malini duo that the Chopras invited them to play husband-wife again in Baabul in 2006. Salman Khan came back to be a part of this project, which also included Rani Mukherjee and John Abraham.
  • <B>End of an era</b>: B.R. Chopra gave India some its most popular and loved films and TV shows; the film industry will definitely come together on the occasion of the loss of a great life.
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    End of an era: B.R. Chopra gave India some its most popular and loved films and TV shows; the film industry will definitely come together on the occasion of the loss of a great life.
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