Think you know Yash Chopra?

Nobody can craft a romance like Yash Chopra. After a long directorial sojourn, one of the best directors in the business is finally back. The maestro is all set to dazzle with the upcoming Veer Zaara, easily the most anticipated Diwali release this year. Take a trip down memory lane, and see how well you know the filmmaker. 1. When and where was Yash Chopra born? a. 1936, Amritsar b. 1932, Lahore c. 1931, PeshawarWrong! Try again...Wrong!The correct answer is b. Did you know? Yash Chopra was born in 1932 in Lahore, to a PWD accountant of the British administration in Punjab. The youngest of eight children, the oldest of whom was almost 30 years his senior, Yash was largely brought up in the Lahore house of elder brother B R Chopra. Correct!Did you know? Yash Chopra was born in 1932 in Lahore, to a PWD accountant of the British administration in Punjab. The youngest of eight children, the oldest of whom was almost 30 years his senior, Yash was largely brought up in the Lahore house of elder brother B R Chopra. 2. Yash Chopras directorial debut was a. Dhool Ka Phool b. Dharma Putra c. DaagWrong! Try again...Wrong!The correct answer is a.Did you know? B R gave Yash Chopra his first directorial opportunity in Dhool Ka Phool in 1959. It is the story of a woman betrayed by her lover and the subsequent fate of their illegitimate child. The film argues that it is the parents, and not the children, who are illegitimate. Correct!Did you know? B R gave Yash Chopra his first directorial opportunity in Dhool Ka Phool in 1959. It is the story of a woman betrayed by her lover and the subsequent fate of their illegitimate child. The film argues that it is the parents, and not the children, who are illegitimate. 3. How many films has he directed Amitabh Bachchan in? a. Seven. b. Four. c. Five.Wrong! Try again...Wrong! The correct answer is c.Did you know? The five were Deewaar in 1975, Kabhi Kabhi in 76, Trishul in 78, Kaala Patthar in 79 and the unforgettable Silsila in 81. All of them are classic Amitabh movies, scripted by Salim-Javed. Deewaar and Trishul, in particular, set the box-office alight. These movies set the trend for the late 70s and 80s, establishing Amitabh as the biggest star in India and sculpting his image as the angry young man. Correct!Did you know? The five films included Deewaar in 1975, Kabhi Kabhi in 76, Trishul in 78, Kaala Patthar in 79 and the unforgettable Silsila in 81. All of them are classic Amitabh movies, scripted by Salim-Javed. Deewaar and Trishul, in particular, set the box-office alight. These movies set the trend for the late 70s and 80s, establishing Amitabh as the biggest star in India and sculpting his image as the angry young man. 4. Who wrote the story and screenplay for Lamhe? a. Sachin Bhowmick b. Honey Irani c. Yash ChopraWrong! Try again...Wrong! The correct answer is b.Did you know? Yash Chopras favourite film (among the ones he made), Lamhe (1991) divided the audience on a class basis: it was hugely popular with metropolitan elite and the overseas market, which allowed it to break even. But it had a poor box-office response among the other sections of the audience because of its supposed incest theme. Correct!Did you know? Yash Chopras own favourite film, Lamhe (1991) divided the audience on a class basis: it was hugely popular with metropolitan elite and the overseas market, which allowed it to break even. But it had a poor box-office response among the other sections of the audience because of its supposed incest theme. 5. When was Yash Chopra conferred with an honorary doctorate? a. 2001 b. 1998 c. 2004Wrong! Try again...Wrong! The correct answer is c.Did you know? Yash Chopra has been conferred with a degree of Doctor Of Philosophy (Honoris Causa) by the Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, for his contribution to art and culture. At the 30th annual convocation ceremony of the Guru Nanak Dev University held on February 14, 2004, at the Dashmesh auditorium, Chopra was felicitated with full honours. Correct!Did you know? Yash Chopra has been conferred with a degree of Doctor Of Philosophy (Honoris Causa) by the Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, for his contribution to art and culture. At the 30th annual convocation ceremony of the Guru Nanak Dev University held on February 14, 2004, at the Dashmesh auditorium, Chopra was felicitated with full honours. Movies Quiz is best viewed in Internet Explorer and Netscape above version 6.0.Compiled by Patcy NImage: Uday Kuckian