Pamela Chopra, wife of late filmmaker Yash Chopra, passed away at the age of 74 in Mumbai. According to Dr. Prahlad Prabhu desai, she remained on ventilator for 15 days due to pneumonia at Lilavati Hospital.
Pamela Chopra was not only Yash Chopra’s wife but also a frequent collaborator in many of his films. She was credited as a writer, costume designer and singer in some of YRF’s famous films. Pamela also wrote the story for Yash Chopra’s 1976 film ‘Kabhi Kabhie’ and was credited as the designer for the 1981 film ‘Silsila’. Yash Chopra often talked about Pamela’s contribution to his films and credited her as one of the foundations of Yash Raj Films.
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Pamela had a passion for music, and Yash Chopra always made sure she was a part of his film concerts. He sang many songs for Yash Chopra’s films, including ‘Kabhi Kabhie’ and ‘Mujhse Dosti Karoge!‘, are included. Her most famous song was ‘Ghar Aaja Pardesi’ from ‘Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge’, which she sang with Manpreet Kaur. She was also featured in the opening song ‘Ek Duje Ke Vaaste’ of the film ‘Dil To Pagal Hai’ where she briefly appeared opposite Yash Chopra.
Pamela Chopra passed away at 74:
As the news of her death was announced, the film fraternity paid tribute to Chopra including Shahrukh Khan, Ajay Devgan, Javed Akhtar, Sanjay Dutt, Anupam Kher, Anil Sharma and many other.
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Shah Rukh Khan took to his social media handle and wrote: We extend our heartfelt condolences to the entire family of #PamelaChopra Ji and the YRF family ❤️
You’ll always be in our hearts!
We extend our heartfelt condolences to the entire family of #PamelaChopra Ji and the YRF family ❤️
You’ll always be in our hearts! pic.twitter.com/bFzcajXB3Q
— Shah Rukh Khan Universe Fan Club (@SRKUniverse) April 20, 2023
Ajay Devgan’s post:
My thoughts & prayers are with Adi, Rani, Uday and all members of the Chopra family in their hour of grief. RIP respected Pam Chopra Ji🙏 🕉️ Shanti pic.twitter.com/IImLMDT6Q6
— Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) April 20, 2023
Javed Akhtar’s post:
Today Pam ji the better half of Shri Yash Chopra has passed away . She was a great lady . Intelligent, educated , warm and witty . Those who like me have worked closely with Yash ji know about her contribution in his scripts and music . She was an exceptional person .
— Javed Akhtar (@Javedakhtarjadu) April 20, 2023
Sanjay Dutt’s post:
My heart is heavy with the news of Pamela aunty's passing. Her impact on the industry and the lives she touched will always be remembered. 🙏🏻
— Sanjay Dutt (@duttsanjay) April 20, 2023
Anupam Kher’s post:
देखी ज़माने की यारी,
बिछड़े सभी बारी बारी …. 💔
अलविदा पैम चोपड़ा!! आप और यश जी मुंबई में मेरे गुज़रे हुए सालों का एक अटूट और अहम् हिस्सा थे! आपकी मुस्कुराहट को मैं हमेशा ज़िंदगी का दिया हुआ एक ख़ूबसूरत तौहफ़ा समझता था।मैं ख़ुशक़िस्मत था मुझे आपके साथ ढेर सारा वक़्त गुज़ारने का… pic.twitter.com/oGYd84NSop
— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) April 20, 2023