Renowned filmmaker Yash Chopra(80) passed away.

Yash Chopra

• Born: 27 September 1932 Lahore, British India
• Directorial debut with Dhool Ka Phool in 1959
• Famous Films: Waqt, Ittefaq, Daag, Diwar, Silsila, Kabhie Kabhie, Darr, Dharmaputra, Kala Pathhar, Lamhe  
• Awards and honors: As a producer he received National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment for Dil to Pagal Hai and Veer Zara in the year 1998 and 2005 respectively.
• Last film: Jab Tak Hai Jaan
• Won numerous Filmfare Best Director Awards
• Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2001
• Honorary Doctorate in Art by the Leeds Metropolitan University in Yorkshire
• Lifetime Achievement Award at the 4th Pune International Film Festival 2006
• Padma Bhushan in 2005
• France’s highest civilian honour, Legion of Honour