Legendary film director, screenwriter and film producer Yash Chopra is
dead. Chopra, 80, had been admitted to Lilavati hospital in Bandra on October
13 after being diagnosed with dengue, according to TV reports.
Known for making some of the best love stories and action dramas, the
veteran had been busy shooting for his last directorial project — Jab Tak Hai
Jaan.
"He had been suffering from complications of dengue for a long time.
He suffered from multi organ failure, because of which he died," a
hospital source said.
According to reports Chopra had to even cancel a trip to
the Swiss Alps for the filming of the last remaining song sequence in his
upcoming film. The trip to had to be cancelled after he was admitted to
Lilavati hospital.
Born in Lahore on September 27, 1932, Chopra began his career as an
assistant director to I.S. Johar and his elder brother, B.R. Chopra.
In his
over five decade old career, Chopra has made several hits like 'Deewar',
'Trishul', 'Chandni', 'Silsila', 'Veer Zaara' and others.
Mr Chopra is
survived by his wife Pamela and two sons Aditya and Uday.
Times of India
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