The so called ‘King Of Romance’ of Bollywood film, director Yash Chopra said good bye to the Indian cinema on October 21. Yash Chopra took his last breath at the Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai.
Yash Chopra was undergoing treatment for dengue at the Mumbai hospital.
Yash Chopra gave super hit film to Bollywood in late 80s such as like Silsila, Chandni and many such romantic film. Yash Chopra has already announced his retirement from Bollywood and said that ‘Jab Tak Hai Jaan’ would be his last film as a director.
Bollywood actress Vidya Balan, who grew up watching Yash Chopra’s films said that she shared space, career and her heart with legendary film maker Yash Chopra.
Talking to media, the actress said, “He was the most gracious person I have come across. He defined glamour for Indian audiences and his films always struck a chord. Few have been able to capture the hopeless complexity of the man -woman relationship like Yashji has.”
While sharing her memories with the legendry filmmaker, Vidya Balan said, “After the release of Kahaani, I got a call from an unknown London number, but I missed the call then got a message from Yashji ‘s number saying I’m trying to call you. I called back and he congratulated me saying I believe your film is doing very well. Congratulations!”
She said, “Even last year when he read in the papers that I was unwell, he called to find out how I was doing. He called after every film and he also called me on every birthday since I joined the industry. What more can I say?”
Vidya Balan said, “I didn’t get a chance to work with him, though his warmth and affection have always overwhelmed me. God bless his soul and may he rest in peace.”
