It is the original king of romance, filmmaker Yash Chopra's 87th birth anniversary. The director was like a Midas touch to the Bollywood who painted the film history pink with love. From Deewar to Jab Tak Hai Jaan, he has set a milestone for the other filmmakers who strive to create some mark in the pages of Bollywood diary. He gave stars like Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan and others, the kind of films and songs, they are thankful for, for the rest of their lives! Here are some of the songs from his flicks that are here to stay for many, many years to come. Sunny Deol Reveals Why He Did Not Speak With Shah Rukh Khan Post YRF's Darr For 16 Years!.
The filmmaker is known for his amazing portrayal of romance through large fields and exquisite foreign locations. The long-range of flower fields and snow-clad mountains have always been 'his' thing and are his trademark style, many try to imitate now. There are some of these tracks that are even more iconic for such picturesque places, thanks to the vision of the director from that era. Are these below-mentioned songs your favourite too? They ought to be!
Kabhi Kabhi (Kabhi Kabhie)
Amitabh Bachchan and Rakhi's romantic track has been in the list of the most loved Bollywood tracks. The song is carried on to the generations now.
Watch Kabhi Kabhi Song Here:
Dekha Ek Khwab (Silsila)
Who can possibly get over this amazing track featuring Rekha- Amitabh Bachchan's romantic film? Their chemistry is the best ones in the pages of B-town.
Watch Dekha Ek Khwab Song Here:
Chandni O Meri Chandni (Chandni)
This song featuring late actress Sridevi and Rishi Kapoor is one of the favourites of the cine-goers. Not just that it is fun and quirky but the actress also tried her hands on singing.
Watch Chandni Song Here:
Humko Humise Chura Lo
Shah Rukh Khan and Aishwarya Rai made a lovely pair in this track. With beautiful sarees, budding romance and snow-clad mountains around, the music was a huge hit!
Watch Humko Humise Chura Lo Song Here:
Dholna (Dil Toh Pagal Hai)
SRK and Madhuri Dixit's dreamy song is set on these lush green meadows. The pair looked cute together in this musical love tribute.
Watch Dholna Song Here:
Saans (Jab Tak Hai Jaan)
Again, SRK with Katrina, going all mushy in the beautiful places of England. The film which was announced as Chopra's last one, the elements in the movie still remained the same.
Watch Saans Song Here:
Yash Chopra had announced his retirement just after he directed his last film with SRK, Katrina Kaif and Anushka Sharma namely Jab Tak Hai Jaan. However, incidentally and unfortunately, in October 2012, he was diagnosed with dengue and breathed his last due to it. However, his work is eternal and hence, Yash Chopra always lives forever, on the silver screen and in our hearts!
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