The King of Romance, a progressive filmmaker and a man with a vision, late Yash Chopra was all of this and so much more. He was known to make cinemas which were strong, gripping and all about love. Films like Daag, Kabhie Kabhie, Lamhe were way ahead of its time as he touched upon the concepts of a complicated love triangle, marriage and infidelity that other directors would steer clear of.  Although some of his progressive classics were not that well-received by the audience when they were first released, that didn’t stop this legendary filmmaker to be different than the rest of the lot. His evergreen films and an idea of romance for all age group is something that we will forever miss!

Not just iconic films, Yashi ji have introduced some prominent names and faces to the cinematic world and fashion industry. He was the one who brought in the new era of heroines that were more than just a pretty face. They were bold, sexy and glamorous. Gorgeous women decked up in pretty chiffon sarees on the Swiss mountains was his idea of a ‘heroine’ and he sure started that trend.

On his birth anniversary, we bring you the iconic heroines that were a gift to the Indian Cinema by the legend Yash Chopra himself.

SHARMILA TAGORE – DAAG: A POEM OF LOVE

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Grace, innocence and beauty, Sharmila in Daag was a perfect glimpse of how beautifully Yash ji portrayed his heroines.

POONAM DHILLON – NOORIE

Yash Chopra’s Noorie gave us Poonam and the iconic Kashmiri look that is still one of the ‘go-to look’ for a vacation in the valleys.

REKHA- SILSILA

With Silsila, Yash ji introduced us to the different dimension of a heroine that was bold and gorgeous. The classic red pout which was considered as a ‘vampish’ feature was given to a leading lady and oh boy, Rekha gave justice to that look beautifully!

SRIDEVI- CHANDNI AND LAMHE

We thank Yash Chopra for giving us the beautiful Sridevi that will always stay close to our hearts. Chiffon sarees, bold hues and super-gorgeous looks…Sri immortalized the idea of Yash ji’s iconic heroine with Lamhe and Chandni

JUHI CHAWLA- DARR

Yash Ji’s Darr introduced a bubbly Juhi in voluminous frilled frocks making her the quintessential college icon.

MADHURI DIXIT NENE AND KARISMA KAPOOR- DIL TOH PAGAL HAI

With Dil Toh Pagal Hai, Yash Chopra introduced us to a set of contrasting leading ladies. Both Karisma’s sexy fuss-free athleisure look and Madhuri’s flowy anarkalis with chunky silver jewellery were loved by the masses equally!

RANI MUKERJI AND PREITY ZINTA – VEER ZAARA

Rani and Preity’s ethnic avatar in Veer Zaara gave us a glimpse of the deep-rooted Indian culture. Surreal, subtle and shudh desi!

KATRINA KAIF AND ANUSHKA SHARMA- JAB TAK HAI JAAN

With his last movie, Yash Chopra introduced us to the new-age heroines in a millennial and modern look. Katrina and Anushka both justified this look perfectly!

A legend then, a legend forever. As an audience, we are forever grateful for his extraordinary contribution to the Indian Cinema. This is one legacy that will live forever…

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