Yash Chopra

This book examines how Chopra has transformed the look of popular Indian cinema through tireless innovation within a mainstream tradition. The author also looks... » 

This book examines how Chopra has transformed the look of popular Indian cinema through tireless innovation within a mainstream tradition. The author also looks at Chopras longterm working relationship with Hindi megastar Amithbh Bachehan the influence of predessors such as Raj Kapoor on Chopras cinema and how his own legacy can be seen in the work of younger directors such as Karin Johar and Aditya Chopra. These analyses are supplemented with insights and comment on the man and his work based on interviews with Yash Chopra his family his collegues his stars his contemporaries and major critics. Including views from Amitabh Bachchan Shakhrukh Khan Shashi Kapoor and Scri Devi. This book examines how Chopra has transformed the look of popular Indian cinema through tireless innovation within a mainstream tradition. The author also looks at Chopras longterm working relationship with Hindi megastar Amithbh Bachehan the influence of predessors such as Raj Kapoor on Chopras cinema and how his own legacy can be seen in the work of younger directors such as Karin Johar and Aditya Chopra. These analyses are supplemented with insights and comment on the man and his work based on interviews with Yash Chopra his family his collegues his stars his contemporaries and major critics. Including views from Amitabh Bachchan Shakhrukh Khan Shashi Kapoor and Scri Devi. «