Trivia

He has shot in Switzerland so many times that a lake in the Alpenrausch, a favourite shooting spot of his, has been christened Chopra Lake.

Father of Aditya Chopra and Uday Chopra.

He has a habit of repeating his actors in his films and frequently casts Shashi Kapoor, Amitabh Bachchan, Waheeda Rehman, Shah Rukh Khan and Rani Mukerji.

He decided to leave his brother's studio to form Yash Raj Films after returning from his honeymoon. It is unclear what influenced him to do so.

Member of jury at the Berlin International Film Festival in 2006.

Younger brother of B.R. Chopra and Dharam Chopra.

Son Aditya Chopra's first wife Payal Khanna, is the granddaughter of producer, director Ramanand Sagar.

Uncle to late director Ravi Chopra.

The Government of India bestowed upon him with its third highest civilian honour, Padma Bhushan, in 2005. His elder brother B.R. Chopra was awarded the same in 1998.

Holds the record for the most Filmfare nominations in the Best Director category, with 14. He won the award for WAQT, ITTEFAQ, DAAG: A POEM OF LOVE and DEEWAR.

Elder brother named Hans Raj Chopra. Hans Raj had a son named Lalit Chopra who has passed away. Lalit was married to Suman Chopra. Suman and Lalit Chopra have two daughters. Their names are Bhakti Mehta and Aradhna Bhandari.

Gulshan Kumar had launched a film titled " Mohabbatien" in the 1990's. This was to be directed by Yash Chopra. The film was eventually shelved.

Elder brother named Kuldip Raj Chopra.

Brother in law Gava produced the film Karobaar in 2000.

Brother in law of producer Gurdip Singh .

Was involved with actress Mumtaz briefly.

In 1996, Yash Chopra had planned a TV serial titled "Karam" Starring Preeti Sapru Gurdas Mann and Sukanya Kulkarni. The serial got shelved.

Yash Chopra had planned a big budget African film in 1983. This was even before he started shooting for Mashaal. He signed Dilip Kumar,Sunny Deol and Anil Kapoor. The project was going to on the level of Hollywood. Yash Chopra had to shelve the film due to the government not giving him the required permission needed.

Brother of cinematographer Dharam Chopra (Father in law of producer Shabban who produced the film Aaja Re O Sajana).

Elder brother Rajkumar Chopra worked as a crew member in Dastaan,.

In the Film Information April 1992, there was a announcement that Sanjay Dutt was signed for Yashraj's next film to be directed by Yash Chopra. There was no verification if this film was shelved or became Darr. (1992)

In 1986, Yash Chopra was planning on producing a television serial titled Khazana. He wanted Moushami Chatterji for it. The plans were eventually dropped.