Yash Chopra was a towering figure in Bollywood whose influence reshaped the landscape of Indian cinema, particularly in the romance genre. Known as the King of Romance, he directed and produced iconic films like Kabhi Kabhie, Silsila, Chandni, Dil To Pagal Hai, and Veer-Zaara, blending emotional storytelling with lavish visuals and memorable music. The legendary filmmaker passed away on October 21, 2012, in Mumbai due to multiple organ failure following a dengue infection. Chopra's last directorial Jab Tak Hai Jaan, featuring Shah Rukh Khan, Katrina Kaif, and Anushka Sharma, was released few days after his death.

It is interesting that the movie that Yash Chopra considered his best work turned out to be a commercial failure. After giving the romantic blockbuster Chandni with Sridevi in 19

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