Person in News : Yash Chopra

Renowned filmmaker Yash Chopra(80) passed away.

·        Born: 27 September  1932 Lahore, British India

·        Directorial debut with Dhool Ka Phool in 1959

·        Famous Films: Waqt, Ittefaq, Daag, Diwar, Silsila, Kabhie Kabhie, Darr, Dharmaputra, Kala Pathhar, Lamhe  

·        Awards and honors: As a producer he received National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment for Dil to Pagal Hai and Veer Zara in the year 1998 and 2005 respectively.

·        Last film: Jab Tak Hai Jaan

·        Won numerous Filmfare Best Director Awards

·        Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2001

·        Honorary Doctorate in Art by the Leeds Metropolitan University in Yorkshire

·        Lifetime Achievement Award at the 4th Pune International Film Festival 2006

·        Padma Bhushan in 2005

·        France’s highest civilian honour, Legion of Honour