Whether fan or film student, the late Yash Chopra’s films are compulsory viewing for the sheer range, beauty and magic of Hindi cinema which they encapsulate. During the course of a career that spanned more than 50 years, the filmmaker created a bank of cinema that continues to remain engaging…

Kabhi Kabhie

A love story that cuts across generations, it is best watched for its offbeat story, its haunting melodies and the chemistry between Amitabh Bachchan and Raakhee. Potent stuff, this!

Deewar

This tale of brothers on opposite sides of the law is still a powerful watch 47 years later. Considered a ground-breaking film, its famous dialogue ‘Mere paas Ma hain’, remains one of Bollywood’s best.

Daag

An adaptation of the novel The Mayor of Casterbridge, the film starred the sensation of the times, Rajesh Khanna as a man convicted of murder, on the run from the law. That it was a superhit at the box office was a given.

Silsila

Considered a cult film today, this love triangle featuring Amitabh, Jaya and Rekha still leaves viewers gasping with its tale of adultery that came a tad too close to real life. Its songs continue to remain hummable and the Holi number, still a firm favourite.

Trishul

Packed with romance, action, thrill and drama, this Amitabh Bachchan-starrer remains one of Chopra’s most intense films. With a heavyweight star cast including Sanjeev Kumar, Shashi Kapoor, Raakhee, Hema Malini and Waheeda Rehman, it found immense success at the box office.

Kala Patthar

This film, written by Salim-Javed, brought Amitabh Bachchan, Shashi Kapoor and Yash Chopra together for the fourth time after the very successful Deewaar. Although it didn’t set the box office on fire, it demands viewing for its storyline and performances.

Chandni

One of the most-watched films of Hindi cinema, the sheer poetic romance of this Sridevi-Rishi-Vinod Khanna starrer ensures it stays in viewer’s hearts. The music, the storyline, the chemistry all went a long way in establishing it as a box office winner.