Yash Chopra: Most quotable quotes of the maestro

The late director, screen writer and producer Yash Chopra passed away at the age of 80. In over five decades his career in film industry, Yash Chopra never failed to amaze the audience with his movies. His death has left a void in the industry which will never be filled. Today, on his death anniversary we put together a few of quotes the Legend, fondly dubbed as 'The King of Romance'.

Years back, in an interview with TOI, Yash Chopra had spoken about romance in his films. When asked about the way love and romance are portrayed in Bollywood, the director had said, "I think we've gone overboard. What we see in today's films isn't romance. Love is a very intimate and personal emotion. Our audiences have been exposed to every possible culture and experience on television. In the last 2-3 years our films haven't been doing well. In desperation, filmmakers have turned murder sex and nudity into formulas . I firmly believe Indian audiences go for strong story Indian values. That's the only formula that will last. By showing skin you can't get your film to make a long-lasting impact."

According to IMDB, there are a few interesting quotes given by the late film maker.

1."There are only two types of cinema - good or bad." (sic)

2. "I was in Lahore before the partition, so I don't believe that a border can truly separate Punjab. I still think of it as one." (sic)

3. "My technicians are my most important tools. Once I establish a rapport with them, then they would understand me in my next film. I wouldn't have to train anyone new. I give a lot of respect to all my technicians, because I'm a technician too. I wouldn't be able to convey a feeling if the writer didn't write it well, and the cameraman didn't shoot it well." (sic)

4. "What is the point of making the film if the man doesn't marry the girl?." (sic)

5."Though, technically, I'm shooting on location, my films are actually based inside a woman's heart. I think women are more emotional than men, and that's a thread I've explored in all my films. When I see TV these days, I'm shocked at how all the main women characters are portrayed as evil. Women are the foundation of everything, and they deserve to be treated that way on camera." (sic)

6. "The reason for his seven-year hiatus in direction: My son Aditya made Mohabbatein(2000), which took a lot of time and energy. Then we started looking for a script for me to direct. Nothing seemed to excite us both. There's a complete bankruptcy of screenwriting in our cinema. I wanted a very earthy and Indian subject. I was tired of the promos on television. With semi-clad girls, they all looked the same. Of course Dhoom (2004) has them too. But I'd personally not make a film like that." (sic)

7. "Films have been my only passion in life. I have always been proud of making films and will continue taking pride in all my films. I have never made a movie I have not believed in. However, though I love all my films, one tends to get attached to films that do well. But I do not have any regrets about making films that did not really do well at the box office." (sic)

8. "You can always make a good film but for it to be successful, you need God's blessing." (sic)

9. About Veer-Zaara (2004): "Though it's a film about cross-border love, there isn't a word of politics in it. Forget politics, there isn't slap, not even a raised voice in Veer-Zaara(2004). It's a very intense, humane and emotional story. Veer-Zaara (2004) is a humble tribute to my home in Punjab. It's my tribute to the one-ness of people on both sides of the border. Every religion preaches peace. Then why the bloodshed for the sake of religion? Why are we destroying each other?."