Yash Chopra, the revolutionary filmmaker, producer and director, was born on 27th September, 1932. His journey began from the lush green fields of Punjab, which kept reappearing in his films in all their splendour. A trailblazer, he paved the way for Indian Cinema with his of filmmaking and storytelling. He passed away on 21 October 2012 (at the age of 80) leaving behind a legacy that will inspire generations to come.
A fitting end to a glorious career, a film to wrap up decades of fine work - 'Jab Tak Hai Jaan' (2012) starring Shah Rukh Khan, Katrina Kaif and Anushka Sharma was Yash Chopra’s last film as a director. He passed away on 21 October 2012 (at the age of 80) leaving behind a legacy that will inspire generations to come. The film released on 13 November 2012 to an overwhelming response worldwide and was one of the top grossers of that year.