Veteran film maker and producer, Yash Chopra passed away at a private hospital in Mumbai last night.   Mr. Chopra was admitted to Lilavati Hospital after which he was diagnosed with Dengue fever. He was  80. The entire Bollywood fraternity expressed grief over the demise of the legendary film maker. Yash Chopra is survived by two sons, Aditya Chopra and Uday Chopra. The doctors at Lilavati Hospital have said that Mr. Chopra didn't respond to the treatment.  His funeral is expected to take place at 3 pm.

Yash Chopra's last directorial venture, Jab Tak Hain Jaan, staring Shahrukh Khan is yet to be released. It may be noted that Yash Chopra gave some of the best romantic classics including DDLJ, Dil To Pagal Hai and Silsila. He even gave life to Bollywood king Shahrukh Khan with Darr movie. That could be the reason why Shahrukh-who always listen to scripts before he okays a film-never listened to the script when it came to Yash Chopra's films. Also, he used to take whatever remuneration Yash Chopra used to give without any demand.

Andhra Wishesh pays rich tributes to the legendary Yash Chopra. May his soul rest in peace.

(AW Phani)