Yash Chopra: Top 10 gems from the maestro's repertoire

New Delhi: On his last birthday on September 27, 2012, Yash Chopra very clearly said that it’s the high time when he should detach himself from filmmaking. The songs and promos of Chopra’s lat film ‘Jab Tak Hai Jaan’ have made a lot of buzz, but the maverick director is no more to see the reaction of his audiences. However, over the years, he has made films that were iconic and important in several aspects. We have compiled a list of his ten best films.

1. Deewar (1975): This was a unique film in every sense. It truly represented an era which didn’t have much hopes from the establishment. Vijay and Ravi were the personification of two entirely different ideologies which were destined to clash at some point of time.

2. Waqt (1965): Though the film had a ‘masala’ approach but the philosophy of it tried to conveyed is still one of the core themes of Bollywood films. It also gave Chopra a chance to experiment with time and space.

Director, producer and screenwriter Yash Chopra is famous for the classic romantic films he has made for Bollywood. Yash Chopra turns 80 on September 27. (A still from the movie 'Silsila')
Amitabh Bachchan and Raakhee's chemistry in the title song of 1976 film 'Kabhie Kabhie' is unbeatable. It is definitely one of Yash Chopra's best romantic films.
Neetu Singh and Rishi Kapoor's romantic moments in 'Kabhie Kabhie' takes your heart away.
'Love is faith and faith is forever'...Yash Chopra's 'Silsila' justifies the quote in every possible way. Though the film failed to earn box office success, but Amitabh and Rekha's bold love story has achieved a cult status among movie lovers.
Rishi Kapoor and Sridevi's 'Chandni' can still bring a smile on your face. From Rishi Kapoor's romantic surprises to Sridevi's passionate look, the movie is a must watch.
Thanks to 'Chandni', Switzerland has become a popular destination among couples for a romantic holiday.
Lively Sridevi and shy Anil Kapoor looked great together in 'Lamhe', released in 1991.
In the movie, Sridevi falls in love with Anil Kapoor who is much older to her and was secretly in love with her mother. The film was a hit in metropolitan cities, but overall it didn't get a good response.
Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol's passionate scene from 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge' takes you down the memory lane. Released in 1995, all SRK fans have seen the film many times.
At times you don't need words to express your feelings. SRK and Kajol's passionate hug in DDLJ completely proves it.
It seems, Yash Chopra brings out the best in Shah Rukh Khan. Madhuri Dixit and Shah Rukh's picture perfect romantic scenes form the soul of 'Dil Toh Pagal Hai'.
The innocence on Karisma Kapooor's face while she tells SRK that she loves him, is so heart warming.
Though Aishwarya had a small role in Yash Chopra's 2000 film 'Mohabbatein', but her romantic scenes with SRK are really impressive.
Rani Mukerji and Vivek Oberoi's passionate moments from the film 'Saathiya' (2002) also deserve to be in the list.
Do you remember Rani Mukerji and Saif Ali Khan's love-making scene in 'Hum Tum'.
In 'Veer-Zaara', SRK leaves his job to meet Preity Zinta who is in Pakistan and is about to get married. Their meeting in the dargah is one of the best scenes from the film.
Though it was just a dream sequence, but Preity Zinta and Shah Rukh Khan look phenomenal together in 'Me Yahan Hu' song.
After 'Veer-Zaara', Yash Chopra returns to direction with 'Jab Tak Hai Jaan'.
'Jab Tak Hai Jaan' has Shah Rukh Khan, Anushka Sharma and Katrina Kaif in lead roles and will hit the screens on November 13, 2012.
Do you think Yash Chopra will recreate the same magic with 'Jab Tak Hai Jaan'? Let's wait and watch...

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$Yash Chopra: The maverick director\'s 10 best films$

Yash Chopra made films that were iconic and important in several aspects. Here is a list of his ten best films.

3. Trishul (1978): Amitabh ‘Vijay’ Bachchan would not have become such iconic actor without this film. It channelized Big B’s anger in a very creative way.

4. Ittefaq (1969): Who can forget the gloomy background of this film? It is one of those films where Rajesh Khanna had to shed his superstar image before facing the camera.

5. Daag (1973): This film is important due to its narrative structure. This emotional roller-coaster never gives the audience a chance to take eyes off the screen. ‘Daag’ will always remain a complex story told in the easiest possible way.

6. Silsila (1981): It was only Yash Chopra who had the conviction of approaching Big B, Jaya Bachchan and Rekha for the same film. ‘Silsila’ is better known for the grand portrayal of a Bollywood love triangle than its melodious music.

7. Chandni (1989): This film explains why Yash Chopra should be called as the king of romance. The story was predictable but the intensity of events kept the spectator glued to his seat till the last moment.

8. Darr (1993): Yash Chopra realised the after-effects of neo liberal economy before other filmmakers. Today we are witnessing several ‘real life’ characters who behave exactly like Shah Rukh of ‘Darr’.

9. Lamhe (1991): The film was released before its time. India was probably not ready for such a brave story in 1991.

10. Dil To Pagal Hai (1997): Though one can dismiss ‘DTPH’ as an escapist film, but the love was at its ideal best in it. Shah Rukh, Madhuri and Karishma made us believe that love is much more important than simply living.