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Raj&Pablo | 13:53 UK time, Thursday, 6 November 2008

It saddened us to learn that B RÌýChopra, one of the stalwarts of the Indian Film Industry, passed away this week aged 94. For us he was responsible for some of theÌýmost groundbreaking films in India. His first movie "Ek Hi Raasta" is one of our favourites andÌýsees Meena KumariÌýat her emotional best. We had the privilege of speaking to his son, Ravi Chopra earlier this year before the release ofÌý'Bhoothnath' and he was pleasantly surprised that films such asÌý'Gumrah',Ìý'Naya Daur,Ìý'Insaaf Ka Tarazu' andÌý'Nikaah' are still seen as milestones. Listen to our tribute this weekend.

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Raj: One of the earliest movies that left a mark on me was Zeenat Aman playing an avenging brchopra.jpgrape victim inÌý'Insaaf Ka Tarazu - it was moving,Ìýand entertaining. I'm glad that Ravi Chopra is continuing the tradition of films that infuse Indian values with realismÌýtogether with entertainment - I lovedÌý'Baghban' andÌý'Babul'. The Chopras - BR and his brother Yash -haveÌýbeen instrumental in shaping the development of Bollywood.

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Pablo: 'Bagbhan' which was written by B R Chopra moved me to tears - amazing performances by Amitabh and a radiant looking Hema Malini.Ìý It was great to see her back on the silver screen. It touched a chord with all generations and in some ways changed the outlook of a lot people in the way they relate to their parents. I'm also a great fan ofÌý'Nikaah' - Salma Agha gave a moving performance and her voice reminded me of Noor Jahan. It will be interesting to see if Ravi Chopra signs her daughter as he mentioned onÌýLove Bollywood a few months ago.

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Two movie releases this week - Bollywood's look at the credit crunch -Ìý'EMI' and Rajshri's semi sequelÌý'Ek Vivaah Aisa Bhi' - wonder if we willÌýall get married credit crunch style after watching these!

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Raj&Pablo xx
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