Yash Raj Chopra (27 September 1932 – 21 October 2012)was an Indian film director and film producer who worked in Hindi cinema.The founding chairman of the film production and distribution company Yash Raj Films, Chopra was the recipient of several awards, including 6 National Film Awards and 8 Filmfare Awards. He is considered among the best Indian filmmakers, particularly known and admired for his heroine based romantic films. For his contributions to film, the Government of India honoured him with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2001, and the Padma Bhushan in 2005.In 2006, British Academy of Film and Television Arts presented him with a lifetime membership, making him the first Indian to receive the honour.
On 13 October 2012, Chopra was diagnosed with dengue fever and was admitted to Lilavati Hospital in Bandra, Mumbai.On 21 October, Yash Chopra succumbed to death following multiple organ failure. He was 80 years of age.
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