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Also Known As Yash Raj Chopra
Born September 27, 1932 • Lahore • Pakistan
Died October 21, 2012 (aged 80) • Mumbai • India
Notable Works “Chandni” • “Deewaar” • “Dhool ka phool” • “Jab tak hai jaan” • “Lamhe” • “Silsila” • “Veer-Zaara” • “Waqt”

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Filmmaker Yash Chopra
Veer-Zaara, 2004
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