Yash Raj Chopra (27 September 1932 – 21 October 2012) was an Indian film director and film producer who worked in Hindi films. 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 08 Filmfare Awards. He is considered among the best Indian filmmakers. For his contributions to film, the Government of India honoured him with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2001, and the Padma Bhushan in 2005.British Academy of Film and Television Arts BAFTA 2006 presented him with a lifetime membership, making him the first Indian to receive the honour.
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Full name at birth | Yash Raj Chopra
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Claim to fame | As a Film maker
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Date of birth | 27 November 1932
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Place of birth | Lahore, British India
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Date of death | 21 October 2012
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Age | 79 (age at death)
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Place of death | Mumbai, India
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Occupation | Director, Script Writer, Producer
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Net worth | $50,000,000 USD
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