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Profiler

06-21-2004, 05:02 AM

Cinema India : Bollywood > Yash Johar in ICU

Mumbai, June 20 (ANI):

Veteran producer Yash Johar was admitted to Mumbai's Lilawati hospital's intensive Care Unit today morning. Later on his condition became serious and the Bandra Hospital was flanked by film celebrities who came to visit ailing producer.

Many bollywood personalities including Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Hrithik Roshan, Kajol, Sonali Bendre came to visit Yash Johar.

According to the doctor his condition is stable and this 76 year old was admitted to the hospital this morning at 9 am with the history of fever and has been diagnosed to be suffering from severe chest congestion,.

Around 15 days he was operated from prostate and suffering from chest infection. He said that he will at home in 10 days. Same thoughts were opined by Shah rUkh close family friend of his .On behalf of Yash Chopra's son Karan Johar Shah Rukh explained his situation.

Yash Johar has produced many blockbusters of hindi cinema like Deewar, Johhny Mera Naam, dostana, Kabhie Khusi Kabhie Gham, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai and the recently released Kal Ho Naa Ho.

rjt1146

06-21-2004, 05:18 AM

http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif   thanks for de artiKel proF ..

so much tension http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif   not good http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/nono11.gif

http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/pray.gif for a better t'row

laters,

Profiler

06-21-2004, 07:19 AM

yeah http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif

zor1975

06-21-2004, 11:51 AM

Wish him a speedy recovery.
Thanks Sarah for posting.

zor1975

06-21-2004, 12:03 PM

Yash Johar on life support system

June 21, 2004 14:04 IST

The condition of noted film producer Yash Johar, undergoing treatment at Mumbai's Lilavati Hospital continues to be critical. He has been put on life support system, said a hospital spokesperson.

"There has been no significant change in his condition. He has been put on life support system since last evening," added the spokesperson.

The septuagenarian filmmaker was admitted to the hospital on Saturday, June 19, with a history of fever. He has been
diagnosed with suffering from severe chest infection.

Earlier this month, Johar had undergone a minor surgery at Bombay Hospital. He was scheduled to fly to London for medical treatment for cancer.

*ShoSho*

06-21-2004, 12:37 PM

aww that's too bad! inshallah he will e better soon.. http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif

sweety

06-21-2004, 12:55 PM

awww  http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/verysad3.gif ... I hope he gets better soon http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif

rjt1146

06-21-2004, 01:45 PM

it Iz soOo saD http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif
But http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/pray.gif for a better newz for all inVolveD ..

laters,

DDLJ

06-21-2004, 08:41 PM

Awwww!!!!  Thanks Sarah for this article.  Hope he gets well soon.  Does anybody know what happened?

Profiler

06-22-2004, 05:51 AM

Yash Johar still critical

Mumbai, Jun 22 (UNI) The condition of renowned Bollywood film producer Yash Johar, who was admitted to the ICU of Leelavati Hospital on Saturday following lung infection, continues to remain critical, hospital sources said.

Leelavati Hospital Vice President Dr Narendra Trivedi said here today that the 76-year-old film producer was still under observation. ''Though he has not shown signs of improvement and continues to be critical, he has not deteriorated any further and remains stable,'' Dr Trivedi said.

Mr Johar was admitted on Saturday morning following difficulty in breathing when he developed lung infection. He was put on nebulizer to remove congestion in the lungs.

luvshahkaj

06-22-2004, 06:56 AM

hope he will recover soon...  http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/pray.gif

nisha_muchhala

06-22-2004, 10:12 AM

oh.... http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tear2.gif Yash, get better soon! http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif
Coz without Yash there is no Kuch Kuch Hota Hai... and with out Yash there is no Karan Johar and without Karan there is no Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, no K3G and no KHNH... Imagine a world without those three things!! http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif

Profiler

06-22-2004, 09:00 PM

Yash Johar continues to be critical

Mumbai, June 22 (IANS) :

The condition of noted film producer Yash Johar, undergoing treatment at Leelavati Hospital here, continued to be critical Tuesday.

Narendra Trivedi, vice-president of Leelavati Hospital, said: "Johar is still on an artificial life support system. There has been no significant change in his condition.

"He has been on the life support system since Sunday evening," he told IANS.

Johar was admitted Saturday to the intensive care unit of the hospital with "severe chest infection".

"He was operated for an enlarged prostrate three weeks ago and had recovered completely. The chest infection is a new complaint," a doctor at the hospital said.

Director Karan Johar, Yash Johar's son, was at the hospital.

rjt1146

06-23-2004, 01:10 AM

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laters,

luvshahkaj

06-23-2004, 03:06 AM

OMG  http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cry.gif

rjt1146

06-23-2004, 04:54 AM

aww luvShahKaJ -- don't crie http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif  hopeFullie it getz betteh http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smart.gif

laters,

Big Sis

06-23-2004, 03:28 PM

Hey guys, have ypu watched the IIFA awards? *I think the family and *close friends knew about Yash' condition. *During the IIFA awards, Karan gave his father a speech that sounded like a final speech to openly tribute his father. And when the Bachanas gave the award to Yash, both were trying hard to contain their tears. *I also wanted to cry, wondering...now the news confirmed that there must be something they knew during IIFA.... *http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tear2.gif Our prayers for a miraculous recovery for YAsh Johar...

Profiler

06-23-2004, 05:31 PM

yeah i remember his speech , he has brought tears to my eyes , it was extremely touching  http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tear2.gif

Profiler

06-23-2004, 05:32 PM

Lastest Updates

Yash Johar still critical, put on ventilator
  By: PTI
  June 23, 2004

The condition of noted film producer Yash Johar, who is undergoing treatment at Leelawati Hospital here, remained critical today, according to hospital sources.
"There has been no significant change in his condition. He has been put on life support system since Sunday evening," Dr Narendra Trivedi, vice-president of the hospital said.

With a history of fever, the septuagenarian film-maker was admitted to the hospital on Saturday and was diagnosed to be suffering from severe chest infection.

Earlier this month, Johar had undergone a minor surgery at Bombay Hospital and was to go to London for medical treatment, his family sources said.

*ShoSho*

06-23-2004, 07:01 PM

This is too sad... http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif  http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/verysad3.gif  inshallah he will get better.. http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/pray.gif

DDLJ

06-23-2004, 09:18 PM

http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/pray.gif  Hope he recovers soon, and that his family, friends, and fans don't worry too much.

Profiler

06-24-2004, 05:00 AM

Quote[/b] (*ShoSho* @ June 23 2004,18:01)]This is too sad... http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif *http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/verysad3.gif *inshallah he will get better.. http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/pray.gif
Inshallah http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/pray.gif

luvshahkaj

06-24-2004, 07:47 AM

http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/pray.gif hmm...

Profiler

06-25-2004, 07:05 PM

Yash Johar still critical

Mumbai, June 25 (IANS) :

The condition of noted film producer Yash Johar, remained critical for the seventh day Friday.

"There is minimal change in Johar's condition," said Narendra Trivedi, vice-president of the Leelavati Hospital, where Johar has been on an artificial life support system since June 20.

He was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the hospital June 19 with a severe chest infection.

Johar had been operated on for an enlarged prostrate three weeks ago.

His son Karan Johar, director of the controversial film "Girlfriend", has been at the hospital ever since his father was admitted there.

Profiler

06-25-2004, 07:05 PM

director of girl friend http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/icon16.gif

*ShoSho*

06-25-2004, 08:33 PM

Quote[/b] (Profiler @ June 25 2004,15:05)]director of girl friend http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/icon16.gif
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rjt1146

06-25-2004, 08:53 PM

Quote[/b] (*ShoSho* @ June 25 2004,15:33)]Quote[/b] (Profiler @ June 25 2004,15:05)]director of girl friend http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/icon16.gif
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woaH http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/dizzy.gif http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/dizzy.gif

confoosion http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/oops.gif  confoosion http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/oops.gif

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laters,

Profiler

06-25-2004, 08:57 PM

I bet who wrote that piece was drunk http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/icon16.gif

rjt1146

06-25-2004, 09:02 PM

Quote[/b] (Profiler @ June 25 2004,15:57)]I bet who wrote that piece was drunk http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/icon16.gif
druNk n thinKin of 'GirlFrienD' http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/dizzy.gif http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/scratchchin.gif He must be Taran Adarsh http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/boxing.gif http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/boxing.gif

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laters,

*ShoSho*

06-25-2004, 09:02 PM

looooooooooooooool http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

Profiler

06-25-2004, 09:31 PM

Quote[/b] (rjt1146 @ June 25 2004,20:02)]Quote[/b] (Profiler @ June 25 2004,15:57)]I bet who wrote that piece was drunk http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/icon16.gif
druNk n thinKin of 'GirlFrienD' http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/dizzy.gif http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/scratchchin.gif He must be Taran Adarsh http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/boxing.gif http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/boxing.gif

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laters,
loooooooooool  http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin2.gif

DDLJ

06-25-2004, 11:16 PM

Yeah I saw that too.  A bit weird. http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin2.gif

rjt1146

06-26-2004, 04:14 AM

diz arTiKel shuD clear de confoosion http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/oops.gif *Makez one wonDer how de misTake happenEd http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rolleyes.gif *http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rolleyes.gif

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Karan’s Girlfriend jilted by Sena, lesbians


Lesbian groups slam Sena, say film only ‘pretends’ to take up issues

EXPRESS NEWS SERVICE * * * * *
Posted online: Wednesday, June 16, 2004 at 0000 hours IST

MUMBAI, JUNE 15: Nobody's happy with Girlfriend. Neither the lesbian groups — even if they support director Karan Razdan’s freedom of expression — and certainly not the Shiv Sena. Though Girlfriend's lesbian character is portrayed negatively — she goes on a psychotic rampage at the end — activists of the Bharatiya Vidyarthi Sena, Sena’s student wing, stopped screenings of the film at Premiere theatre in Parel yesterday.

The domino effect? The film was withdrawn from other theatres as well, after a peaceful four-day run. Director Karan Razdan is shocked: ‘‘The hysteria is not because of the film’s content but because they’re trying to take political mileage from a film that is doing well,’’ he says.

The Lesbians and Bisexuals in Action group strongly condemned not only the Sena action but ‘‘also the manner in which the film itself pretends to talk about the issue of lesbianism’’. Both threaten lesbians in India, said a group representative. ‘‘We call on people to stand with us in opposing the Sena’s efforts at silencing our sexuality,’’ said Ashok Row Kavi of Humsafar Trust.

Razdan insists he made neither a pro nor anti-lesbian film. ‘‘The film is a tragic story of a girl who has to remain a closet lesbian because society can’t handle it,’’ he adds. ‘‘I am not saying support the lesbian groups, I am just saying that we should accept them.’’

Despite the ban, Girlfriend has already recovered 75 per cent of its Rs 2 crore budget at the box office. ‘‘For a non-star cast film, that’s a feat. The controversy will only benefit the film,’’ says trade analyst Taran Adarsh.

***

suRprisinGlY, taran iz also in diz arTiKel http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/devil.gif

laters,

*ShoSho*

06-26-2004, 08:05 AM

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zor1975

06-26-2004, 12:05 PM

You're right Rjt, that should explain the confusion of the mix-up. It was totally mind boggling how they could associate Karan's name with that movie. I bet Karan would be totally horrified to know that people could think that "Girlfriend" came from the family oriented love your parents Yashraj banner.

rjt1146

06-26-2004, 03:28 PM

Quote[/b] (*ShoSho* @ June 26 2004,03:05)]http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/oops.gif *http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/Oo.gif *http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/oops.gif *http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/Oo.gif
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laters,

rjt1146

06-26-2004, 03:31 PM

Quote[/b] (zor1975 @ June 26 2004,07:05)]You're right Rjt, that should explain the confusion of the mix-up. It was totally mind boggling how they could associate Karan's name with that movie. I bet Karan would be totally horrified to know that people could think that "Girlfriend" came from the family oriented love your parents Yashraj banner.
http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tear2.gif * KJ *http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif * http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/pray.gif *for de beSt http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif
laters,

*ShoSho*

06-26-2004, 05:37 PM

Shaid Malik Wrote this in ORG forum...

"passing of a legend
we are very sad to announce that uncle Tom (Yash Johar)just passed away few minutes ago he was peacefully sleeping when he met his creator.

God only makes men like him once a 1000 year.

our heart goes out to Auntie Hiro Karan Johar SRK and Gauri......its a devastating blow for everyone who ever came across him.

a gentle soul willing to help everyone.....bollywood will never be the same again without him

may God bless his soul......"

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Profiler

06-26-2004, 05:40 PM

OH GOD !!! http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/shocked1.gif

Profiler

06-26-2004, 05:41 PM

why there is No official annoucemnet yet ?! http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif

*ShoSho*

06-26-2004, 06:15 PM

I donno.. maybe not yet, its very recent..

rjt1146

06-26-2004, 07:00 PM

here it iz Guyz ..

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End of an era: Yash Johar succumbs to illness
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Saturday, June 26, 2004 (Mumbai):

Noted film maker Yash Johar passed away at a suburban hospital tonight after prolonged illness. He was 75.

Johar was admitted to the Leelavati Hospital on June 19 for acute chest congestion. He had been on life-support system for the last few days.

The funeral will be held at 11 am (IST) on Sunday at Shivaji Park, family sources said.

Extravagant hits

Johar was known for giving memorable hits like Muqaddar ka Faisla, Agneepath, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Kabhie Kushi Kabhie Gham and Kal Ho Na Hoto the Indian cinema.

His death marks the end of a glorious era and films, known for their opulence and dramatic extravaganza, scattered over breath-taking locations.

Zooming Mercedes cars, whirring blades of helicopters, sprawling well-pruned lawns and aesthetically constructed mansions always formed part of the huge celluloid screen when it came to Johar's pictures.

Humble beginning

Johar, whose films carried a healthy blend of high moral values, deep-rooted Indian traditions, and stories set in exotic locales, began his career as a photographer.

He worked as a production assistant in the 1950's, and picked up the finer nuances of film production from stalwarts like S Mukherjee, Dev Anand and Sunil Dutt.

He soon earned himself the name as one of the best production managers, who knew how to handle the team aptly with ease and elan.

New banner

He subsequently launched his own banner Dharma Production. starting out with his old friend Raj Khosla in Dostana, he went on to give out many hits.

What made him stand out from the others was his forte for spotting potential stories and translating them into potboilers.

His son, Karan Johar, inherited his father's Midas touch, and carries on the legacy of the hit films that characterised Johar Senior's lifetime of work. (PTI)

source ndtv
***

May his SouL reSt in Peace http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/pray.gif

laters,

rjt1146

06-26-2004, 07:02 PM

i feeL lyKe kiCkin somEThin.. Feelz so unTroo http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif

deepest deepest condoLences to karan

Profiler

06-26-2004, 07:18 PM

eventhough i don't know him persoanlly but i feel like crying http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tear2.gif

*ShoSho*

06-26-2004, 07:20 PM

someone said saw it in the news.. its so sad i cried so much..:(

sweety

06-26-2004, 07:20 PM

OH OMG!!! ... NO!! http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif  .... May his Soul rest in Peace http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/pray.gif

Profiler

06-26-2004, 07:23 PM

I wonder how is Karan is now !!! he is attached and close to his Yash uncle http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif

Profiler

06-26-2004, 07:27 PM

Yash Johar passes away

TIMESOFINDIA.COM[ SATURDAY, JUNE 26, 2004 10:35:30 PM ]

MUMBAI: Noted filmmaker Yash Johar, who was undergoing treatment at Leelavati Hospital, died on Saturday night.

Johar was admitted to the hospital for acute chest congestion on June 19, Dr Narendra Trivedi, vice-president of the hospital, said.

Yash Johar was the name behind some of the biggest Bollywood blockbusters - Kuch Kuch Hota Hai , Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Ghum and Kal Ho Naa Ho . He was also a senior member of the Film Producers Guild of India.

Profiler

06-26-2004, 07:43 PM

Filmmaker Yash Johar dead

June 27, 2004 00:39 IST
Last Updated: June 27, 2004 00:43 IST

Film producer extraordinaire Yash Johar, who churned out many blockbusters, passed away at 2150 IST in Mumbai on Saturday night after prolonged illness, family sources said.

Johar, 75, is survived by wife and film director son Karan Johar. The funeral would be held at 11am on Sunday at Shivaji Park, family sources said.

Johar, who had made films like Kuch Kuch Hota Hain and Kabhie Kushi Kabhie Gham, was admitted to Lilavati Hospital in the suburb of Bandra on June 19 for acute chest congestion. He was on life support system for the last few days.

He had undergone a minor surgery at Bombay Hospital and was to leave for London for treatment before being admitted to Lilavati Hospital.

His films are known for their exotic locales and lavish sets as well as rich family values. He has worked with various leading names, including Amitabh Bachchan, Sridevi, Sanjay Dutt and his favourite star Shahrukh Khan.

Some of the films he produced under the banner of Dharma Productions were Dostana, Duniya Meri Jeb Main, Muqaddar Ka Faisla, Agneepath, Kuch Kuch Hota Hain, Kabhie Kushi Kabhie Gham and Kal Ho Na Ho.

He was a senior member of the Film Producers Guild of India. A pall of gloom descended on Bollywood after the news of his death spread and several members of the film fraternity rushed to his house to pay their respects.

*ShoSho*

06-26-2004, 08:01 PM

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rjt1146

06-26-2004, 08:01 PM

Quote[/b] (Profiler @ June 26 2004,14:23)]I wonder how is Karan is now !!! he is attached and close to his Yash uncle http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif
yash iz karan'z dad, riTe http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rock.gif  not uncle http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/scratchchin.gif

laters,

*ShoSho*

06-26-2004, 08:02 PM

yes rjt http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif

rjt1146

06-26-2004, 08:04 PM

kay ...

Profiler

06-26-2004, 08:15 PM

Quote[/b] (rjt1146 @ June 26 2004,19:01)]Quote[/b] (Profiler @ June 26 2004,14:23)]I wonder how is Karan is now !!! he is attached and close to his Yash uncle http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif
yash iz karan'z dad, riTe http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rock.gif *not uncle http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/scratchchin.gif

laters,
Its my mistake , I always call him yash uncle ...

rjt1146

06-26-2004, 08:37 PM

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rjt1146

06-26-2004, 11:33 PM

man! !! !!!!!! http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/speechless.gif  i'm still shoCked http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/nono11.gif http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/nono11.gif *i can't beLieve diz has happened http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tear2.gif

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rjt1146

06-26-2004, 11:48 PM

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Bollywood loses Yash *

Pioneer News Service/ Mumbai

Film producer extraordinaire Yash Johar, who churned out many blockbusters, passed away here on Saturday night after prolonged illness, family sources said. * *

Johar, 75, is survived by wife and film director son Karan Johar.
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Yash, who had made films like 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hain' and 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham', was admitted to the suburban Lilavati Hospital on June 19 for acute chest congestion. He had been on life support system for the last few days. Yash had undergone a minor surgery at the Bombay Hospital and was to leave for London for treatment before being admitted to the Lilavati Hospital. The funeral would be held at 11 am on Sunday at the Shivaji Park, family sources said.
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A pall of gloom descended on Bollywood after the news of his death spread. Several film stars and directors rushed to his house. Shahrukh Khan, who was at his bedside, is reported to have 'cried like a baby', while Amitabh Bachchan was among the first to reach the Johars' residence.
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Yash Johar was a senior member of the Film Producers Guild of India. Some of the hit films he produced under the 'Dharma Productions' banner included 'Dostana', 'Duniya Meri Jeb Main', 'Muqaddar ka Faisla', 'Agneepath', 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hain', 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham' and 'Kal Ho Na Ho'.
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Johar began as a production assistant way back in the 1950's, Johar worked with noted names like S Mukherjee, Dev Anand and Sunil Dutt and picked up the finer nuances of film production from these stalwarts.

For a person, who began with his eye on a camera, his forte for spotting potential stories and translating them into potboilers, made him stand out in the film industry.
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Johar's films are known for their exotic locales and lavish sets as well as rich family values.
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Zooming Mercedes, the whirring blades of the helicotper, sprawling well-pruned lawns and aesthetically constructed mansions always formed part of the huge celluloid screen when it came to Johar's pictures.

He has worked with various leading names, including Amitabh Bachchan, Sridevi, Sanjay Dutt and his favourite star, Sharukh Khan.
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Very soon he earned himself the name as one of the best production managers, who knew how to handle the team aptly with ease and elan.
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His passion and dynamism saw him working as the production manager of all the leading film makers who came down from the West to shoot in India.
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Having started his Dharma Production, he began producing his own films. Starting out with his old friend Raj Khosla in 'Dostana', he subsequently produced films like 'Agneepath' with Amitabh Bachchan, and 'Gumrah' with Sanjay Dutt and Sridevi.

Actor Sharukh Khan turned out to be his lucky mascot with whom he teamed up to produce hits like 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai', 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham', which turned out to be money spinners.  

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rjt1146

06-27-2004, 02:23 AM

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It's all about being Yash Johar
MADHUREETA MUKHERJEE / INDIATIMES MOVIES

[ SATURDAY, JUNE 26, 2004 10:43:21 PM ]

It's all in the family. Eons ago, Yash Johar made some unforgettable films like Dostana and Duniya Mere Jeb Main . From being a photographer, the production controller and finally a producer, he culled his inherent talent over the years to master every aspect of making cinema.

And today his son, Karan Johar has inherited his father's creative eye, of envisaging every story as a larger-than-life picture. Yash Johar's Dharma Productions has dished out some of the biggest hits in recent times - Kuch Kuch Hota Hai , Kabhie Khushi Kabhie Gham and Kal Ho Na Ho .

And the common factor in all of them is the King of them all - Shah Rukh Khan. Some say he is the Johars' lucky mascot; but the veteran filmmaker claims that for him relationships matter more than stars, and it's all about being one family.

A heart-to-heart conversation with Yash Johar, where he talks about his years in the film industry, his favourite stars and, most of all, the apple of his eye: Karan Johar.

Whenever Yash Johar and Karan Johar team up, the result is a super-success...

"The creative side of the films are totally taken care of by Karan. Even when he is not directing, his mind, heart and soul is in the film, as the script is completely his. The scripts are the foundation of a film; if that is strong, the building is sure to be a good one. I provide the material to make the film, that's it. The credit entirely goes to Karan."

Didn't you have second thoughts roping in a new director instead of Karan for your recent Kal Ho Na Ho ?

"Nikhil was already associate director for two of my previous films and he was two years senior to Karan in school, so he wasn't new to us. I gave him a free hand in handling the film creatively. He is hard-working and talented, so we dropped the 'associate' from the title and made him director."

A Yash Johar film is always extravagant – with palaces, foreign locales, helicopters and Mercedes'. You are known as a luxurious filmmaker...

"I give my films all that they need; I spare nothing. From K3G , to Kal Ho Na Ho , I don't leave a stone unturned to give my film that larger-than-life look, just what my script needs. Look, in Kal Ho Na Ho , we could have shot in the outskirts of New York city and curbed our expenses, but we shot in proper NY, everyone stayed in the same hotel and I wasn't stingy about anything. When we were shooting here, there were dancers flown down from abroad for the dance sequences. I have always been lavish with my expenditure and presentation. You can see the result on-screen."

The combination of Shah Rukh, Kajol and Rani seems to be working in all your films. Are your lucky mascots going to be a permanent feature in your projects?

"No, it's not like that exactly. Our relationship with these stars is so good that we like working with them, and even they like to be a part of our team all the time. We love them as much as they love us. It's got to be mutual."

You seem to know the pulse of the audience; you know what ticks with the audience and what doesn't...

"Family ties, emotional bonding, Indianess , all that works with audiences. We Indians are all emotional and sensitive people. Our traditions, culture and upbringing is like that. That's why I try to play on that emotion, on that spirit which is about being Indian, whether it is in our country, or with Indians settled abroad. The minute you say 'It's all about loving your parents...' it touches people. Stories on love, sacrifice and family bonding appeal to our audiences."

What is your opinion of Karan's story-telling sense? Isn't that the clinching factor for the success of all his movies?

"If his first film wouldn't have been successful, he wouldn't have been here today. I gave Karan the same opportunity I gave my other directors; he got the same platform and same treatment, no preferential treatment. I've given him all that he needs to make a film; he's done a good job and proved it - it's on-screen, it's the verdict of the people. I believe he will continue to make great films."

With a spate of so many young directors on the horizon, how do you rate Karan as a director?

"His sense is amazing. One thing you will be shocked to know is that he has never written a script. He can narrate a subject to you, just like you will be seeing it. He tells you a story just the way you will be watching it on-screen, minus the background score, the effects and the music. The day the shooting starts, he narrates the story to his assistant director and he writes the script."

With decades of experience in the film industry, who according to you is the finest actor Bollywood can boast of today?

"I think Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan have superb intensity and appeal. Saif in his own way is also really good. For me the relationships are more important than the stars and I have a great relationship with these stars."

And any favourite actress?

"No doubt it is Kajol; and now Preity is doing a very good job, too. Then Rani has really improved and made a mark, and has come to stay here." *

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Profiler

06-27-2004, 04:39 AM

Bollywood condoles death of Yash Johar

Mumbai, Jun 26 :

Evergreen hero Dev Anand described film maker Yash Johar, who passed away tonight, as a great person who had a sense of perseverance.

"We worked together and I always found that he could get things done. The minute I said Yash I need this it was there," Dev Anand said.

He said Yash made a mark and had a great sense of affection.

He has a son, who is also doing well for himself, Dev Anand added.

Noted director Mukesh Bhatt said "the death of Yash is a great loss to film industry. He was well versed in film making and was an encyclopedia in film production. He made good films and his loss will be felt by the industry."

Profiler

06-27-2004, 04:42 AM

Yash Johar is no more!  
By Sam ©2004 Bollyvista.com  
 
Noted filmmaker Yash Johar, the man behind blockbusters like 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai', 'Kabhie Khushie Kabhi Gam', and the recent 'Kal Ho Naa Ho' is no more. He was admitted to Lilavati Hospital last week due to chest infection and was put on life supporting system from last few days. He was also fighting with esophageal cancer from last few years. Starting his career as still photographer he later on moved to become production controller and worked with likes of Naseer Hussain, Dev Anand and Walt Disney Productions and prominent films he had worked on were 'Guide', 'Jewel Thief', 'Jab Pyar Kisi Se Hota Hai' and 'Armageddon' etc. In the year 1976 he established his own banner Dharma Productions and produced films like 'Dostana', 'Duniya', 'Muqadar Ka Faisla', 'Agneepath', 'Gumrah', 'Duplicate', 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai', 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham' and the recent 'Kal Ho Naa Ho'. Films like KKHH, K3G gained Yash Johar a reputation of film producer of international standards.

Profiler

06-27-2004, 04:51 AM

Quote[/b] (rjt1146 @ June 27 2004,01:23)]And any favourite actress?

"No doubt it is Kajol; and now Preity is doing a very good job, too. Then Rani has really improved and made a mark, and has come to stay here." *

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I LOVE U KARAN   http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/bigok.gif

zor1975

06-27-2004, 05:02 AM

Hearfelt condolences to Karan and family.

rjt1146

06-27-2004, 05:09 AM

Quote[/b] (Profiler @ June 26 2004,23:39)]Noted director Mukesh Bhatt said "the death of Yash is a great loss to film industry. He was well versed in film making and was an encyclopedia in film production. He made good films and his loss will be felt by the industry."
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i too feeL de Loss  http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/down.gif  

noT FaiR http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/boxing.gif http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/boxing.gif

laters,

nisha_muchhala

06-27-2004, 07:48 AM

Oh dear, so sad... http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tear2.gif http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cry.gif My heartfelt condolences to Karan and his family.

zor1975

06-27-2004, 01:04 PM

Yash Johar passes away
  By: A Mid Day Correspondent
  June 27, 2004
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A humble beginning as a still photographer, a walk up the ladder into Mumbai’s motion picture industry as production assistant and then production controller, a brief hiatus from films and then, post-’90s a stratospheric rise — Yash Johar’s cinema innings is the stuff of gradual progression; a neat crescendo, and finally a near numero uno position at which he left us last night at Bandra’s Lilavati Hospital.

“I joined Navketan many decades ago and worked with Vijay Anand as a family member,” septuagenarian Johar had said on his mentor Anand’s death earlier this year.

And “family member” is the most top-of-the-mind description that appears every time Johar has been talked about among those he associated with in a career spanning about four decades.

Cinema is an industry where a producer’s role is expectedly seen as one of a shrewd manager or an astute businessman.

For Johar — better known as “Tom uncle” by Bollywood’s younger denizens — to be singularly recognised at public platforms, as “the nicest man around” remains no mean feat.

And then to double up this appreciation with three of the biggest grossers of contemporary cinema (son Karan Johar’s Kuch Kuch Hota Hai and Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, and Nikhil Advani’s Kal Ho Naa Ho) is obviously an enviable entry on any filmmaker’s resume.

This, from the same man who also got Amitabh Bachchan the only National Award on his resume — Agneepath (1990). And from the same man who recruited the topmost leading men of their generations — from Dilip Kumar (Duniya), Raaj Kumar (Muqaddar Ka Faisla), Bachchan, to of course, Shah Rukh Khan and Hrithik Roshan.

Johar may be better remembered best among neo-cinephiles for his son Karan, mainstream movies’ young prodigy and one of his father’s biggest contributions to big-budget films. His peers and colleagues will of course remember him as a ‘friend in need’.

But for most else, Johar should be remembered as a man with grit and determination to bounce back.

After his debut Dostana (1980), the never-say-die filmmaker had seen through a string of reverses in his profession to actually change track and enter the garment export business.

That he then returned to his calling and reorganised Dharma Productions into a powerful entity as it stands today is a tale of inspiration. Not many in show business die at 75, and yet at the peak of their careers.

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Hrithik Roshan: This is a very personal loss. I am in Delhi right now and I have cancelled my shoot to return to Bombay as soon as possible.

Sunil Dutt: I had known him for years, we worked together in many films and he was a family member. He was a man for everybody and anybody in trouble.

Farah Khan: I knew Yash uncle from the time I did Duplicate, and since then I’ve been a part of their family. He was the most generous and big-hearted person that I knew.

Mahesh Bhatt: Everyone in the film industry respected him. He was a decent, ambitious man. His memories shall be with us forever.

The cremation will take place today at 11 am at the Shivaji Park Crematorium

zor1975

06-27-2004, 01:05 PM

Film producer Yash Johar cremated
  By: PTI
  June 27, 2004
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The mortal remains of noted film producer Yash Johar, who brought smile on lips and tears in eyes of cinegoers through films like 'Kabhie Khushi Kabhi Gham', were cremated at the Shivaji Park crematorium in central Mumbai on Sunday.
The 75-year-old producer's end came last night at Leelavati Hospital where he had been admitted for the past fortnight for acute chest congestion.

Johar had been put on life support system for past couple of days and had been under constant medical observation.

Karan, the son of the late producer, performed the last rites amidst chanting of 'shlokas' from holy scriptures.

Union Minister Sunil Dutt and leading celebrities Shekhar Kapur, Govind Nihalani, Javed Akhtar, Yash Chopra among others paid floral tributes to Johar.

Dutt said Yash was an efficient person and one could spot a passsion in him. He also recalled how Yash solved production problems without much ado.

Ramesh Sippy described Yash as a wonderful human being who made good films. "He was a helpful person who was always just a phone call away in times of need," Sippy said.

Star of yesteryears Jeetendra said, "Yash knew how to maintain relationships without any ulterior motive. Though I never worked with him, there was always a bond between us."

Actor Prem Chopra described the death as a great loss to the industry and said Yash was a simple person with a helpful nature.

Director duo Abbas-Mustan said the late producer was known practically by every person in the industry beacuse of his generous nature and his ability to stand up during a crisis situation.

Some of the masterpieces of the late producer are 'Dostana', 'Kal Ho Na Ho' and 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai'.

The body of the producer was taken from the hospital to his house at  Bandra this morning.

Reliance Group Vice Chairman Anil Ambani, Rajya Sabha member Jaya Bachchan, Censor Board Chief Anupam Kher and prominent members of the film industry, including Tabu, Shahrukh Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Rani Mukherjee, Rakesh Roshan and his son Hrithik and Juhi Chawla were among those who paid their last respects at his Eden Rock residence

zor1975

06-27-2004, 01:09 PM

Yash Johar cremated in Mumbai

IANS[ SUNDAY, JUNE 27, 2004 02:48:13 PM ]

MUMBAI: Noted film producer Yash Johar was cremated at the Shivaji Park crematorium here on Sunday in a poignant ceremony attended by the leading lights of Hollywood, including Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan.

His son, director Karan Johar, lit the funeral pyre.

Johar died at Leelavati Hospital here on Saturday night after a prolonged illness. He was 75.

The producer was admitted to the hospital June 19 with "acute chest congestion" and had been on life support for the past week.

Among those who attended the funeral were Sports Minster Sunil Dutt, superstar Amitabh Bachchan, family friend and actor Shah Rukh Khan, director Yash Chopra, Censor Board chief Anupam Kher, Sanjay Kapoor and a host of Bollywood personalities.

Earlier, Helen and Waheeda Rehman, Juhi Chawla, Amrish Puri and industrialist Adi Godrej were among those who visited Yash Johar's residence at Sea Line in Bandra to pay their respects.

Mourning the death of Johar, producer Ramesh Sippy said, "It is a great loss."

"His passing marks a very sad day for Indian cinema," said producer Bonny Kapoor.

Actor Shakti Kapoor said, "It was too early for him to go".

Smita Thackeray, president of the Indian Motion Picture Producers' Association, said, "I pray to god to give his soul eternal peace".

Johar is best known for producing hit films like Muqaddar Ka Faisla , Agneepath , Kuch Kuch Hota Hai , Kabhi Kushi Kabhi Gham and Kal Ho Na Ho .

He was the first Indian producer to regularly use foreign locations like Switzerland and Britain for his movies.

zor1975

06-27-2004, 01:10 PM

India : Bollywood > Yash Johar's body cremated

Mumbai, June 27 (ANI):

The body of noted film producer Yash Johar, who died here Saturday night, was cremated at the Shivaji Park crematorium in central Mumbai on Sunday.

The 75-year old producer passed away at the Leelavati Hospital where he had been admitted for the past fortnight for acute chest congestion.

Johar had been put on life support system for past couple of days and had been under constant medical observation.

The body of the producer was taken from the hospital to his house at suburban Bandra on Sunday morning.

Among those who paid their last respects to Johar included Reliance Group Vice Chairman Anil Ambani, Rajya Sabha member Jaya Bachchan, Censor Board Chief Anupam Kher and prominent members of the film industry, including Tabu, Shahrukh Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Rani Mukherjee, Rakesh Roshan and his son Hrithik and Juhi Chawla.

zor1975

06-27-2004, 01:11 PM

Yash Johar cremated in Mumbai

Sunday, 27 June , 2004, 14:06

Mumbai: Noted film producer Yash Johar was cremated on Sunday morning at the Shivaji Park Crematorium in Central Mumbai.
His son and noted film director Karan Johar lit the funeral pyre. The procession started from his Pali Hill residence at 10.30 am.

A large number of film personalities attended the funeral.

Union Sports and Culture Minister Sunil Dutt, film stars Amitabh Bachchan, Jeetendra, Shah Rukh Khan, Preity Zinta, Hrithik Roshan, Abhishek Bachchan, Rani Mukherjee, producer-directors Subhash Ghai, Rakesh Roshan, Shekhar Kapoor, Yash Chopra, Vashu Bhagnani, Raj Kohli, lyricist Javed Akhter and Reliance Industries Vice Chairman and Managing Director Anil Ambani were among those who had come to pay their respects.

Johar, 76, passed away on Saturday night after a prolonged illness. He was admitted to the hospital on June 19 with severe chest congestion and his condition was critical through the last seven days.

zor1975

06-27-2004, 01:13 PM

Report

Film maker Yash Johar cremated

Vijay Singh in Mumbai | June 27, 2004 16:58 IST

Noted film maker Yash Johar was consigned to flames at the Shivaji Park crematorium in Dadar on Sunday.

Family friends and relatives gathered to pay their last respects to the veteran film maker, who had passed away yesterday due to a severe lung infection. He had been admitted to the Leelavati Hospital last week.

His body brought was brought to the crematorium from his Pali Hill residence by ambulance. Yash Johar's son, noted film maker Karan Johar, lit the funeral pyre at 11 am.

The 75-year-old Yash Johar had passed away at 950 pm in Mumbai on Saturday night.

Industrialist Anil Ambani, actor-turned-politician Sunil Dutt, media personality Rajeev Shukla, superstars Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan were present during the funeral rites.

"It's big loss for the film industry. We had a very good relationship. He always considered my problem to be his problem. I will never forget his kindness. Our relationship was very old. It is very difficult to find such persons anymore," Sunil Dutt said.

Film director Madhur Bhandarkar said, "He was very good man with great calibre, and he was a very down to earth person. It is a big loss to the film industry."

Veteran film actor Jeetendra said, "He was great person. Whether you worked with him or not, he would always develop a good relationship with people."

Yash Chopra, Dilip Kumar, Rani Mukharjee, Preity Zinta, Fardeen Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Govind Nihlani, Rakesh Roshan, Hrithik Roshan, Rahul Khanna, Amrish Puri, Rishi Kapoor, Randhir Kapoor, Uday Chopra, Subhash Ghai, Shekhar Kapoor and wife Suchitra Krishnamoorthy, Javed Akhtar, and many other noted personalities were present to pay their last respects.

After the cremation Shah Rukh Khan, Abhishek Bachhan and Uday Chopra stayed back for more than an hour collecting the ashes.

Johar had been put on life support system for past couple of days and had been under constant medical observation.

Actor Prem Chopra described the death as a great loss to the industry and said Yash was a simple person with a helpful nature.

Director duo Abbas-Mustan said the late producer was known practically by every person in the industry because of his generous nature and his ability to stand up during a crisis situation.

Some of the hit films of the late producer are Dostana, Kal Ho Na Ho and Kuch Kuch Hota Hai.

Shah Rukh Khan said, "I have always missed my parents all my life and with Yashji going I feel I have lost a fatherly figure."

zor1975

06-27-2004, 01:16 PM

Cinema India: Bollywood > Goodbye, Yashji...a personal tribute

Mumbai, June 27 (IANS) :

"Don't worry. I'll keep you posted," Karan reassured me Saturday evening. A few hours later, Yash Johar was gone.

We all knew it was coming for some months now. During the shooting of the Johars' last film "Kal Ho Na Ho" in New York last year, during a routine check-up Yash Johar was found to be terminally ill.

He had been in considerable pain in New York for some time. True to his long and winding training as a dedicated soldier on a film set, Yashji suppressed his pain for as long as he could. Even his son and wife were unaware of the pain.

"He didn't want any of us in New York to be disturbed. That's my dad for you," Karan confided.

Then one day, Yashji quietly slipped away from the gruelling shooting schedules in New York for medical advice. He knew he was dying. A pall of gloom descended on the entire team in New York. The title song of the film "Har pal yahan khul ke jiyo kal kya pataa kal ho na ho...(Live life to the full for you never know what may happen tomorrow)" assumed a new meaning for everyone on the sets.

"Everyone fell into a depression. But my father continued to function normally. Not for a day did he let us feel his pain. Completing the shooting on schedule was more important to him than his health," Karan said emotionally when he returned from New York.

The show always went on for this passionate cineaste.

Yashji's love for cinema extended way beyond the mere art, craft and commerce of the business of entertainment. To him, movies were the life and breath of his existence. Though he never directed a film, his knowledge of movies far exceeded that of some of directors who were employed by him for his banner.

He was part of the film industry since 1952, serving as production controller for Sunil Dutt's and Dev Anand's films. After years as a production controller, Yash Johar launched Dharma Productions in 1976.

In 1980 the banner produced the hit "Dostana", directed by Raj Khosla. That also launched Yashji's association with Amitabh Bachchan.

It was the last hit that the renowned Khosla directed. Ironically, it was also the only success that Yash Johar's production house saw...until his 25-year old son announced his decision to direct a film for his own banner.

The announcement shocked and surprised Yashji. So far he saw his son as the bright fun-loving heir apparent who would one day take over the production reins.

Karan's "Kuch Kuch Hota Hai" gave back Yashji the pride, dignity and honour that his earlier productions had robbed him of. Though not one to complain openly, it was an open secret in the film industry that Yashji was emotionally and financially distressed by his earlier mammoth productions "Gumrah" and "Duplicate".

After "Kuch Kuch Hota Hai", there was no looking back for Dharma Productions. When Johar Jr came to his dad with ideas for his second film, Yashji was told Karan wanted Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya, Shah Rukh, Kajol, Hrithik Roshan and Kareena.

Yashji nodded solemnly. "Yes, son. But it isn't wise to make a number of films together." He never imagined Karan would put together that mammoth cast in one film.

The size of "Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham" bothered the man of experience who as production controller had seen and suffered every showbiz vagary, from star tantrums to absentee directors.

I met Yashji after "Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham" and congratulated him for the film making him rich so many times over. "Oh, but I am rich in many richer ways. I've so many friends and well-wishers," the soft-spoken patriarch's eyes sparkled with emotion.

True, I know of no other film personality who garnered so much goodwill. Yash and Hiroo Johar are by far the most popular couple in Bollywood.

Everyone from Amitabh Bachchan to Preity Zinta adored them, so much so that the Bachchan couple felt insulted when Karan offered to pay them for "Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham".

"Charge money from Yashji, never!" Bachchan was adamant.

I met Yashji a few months back at the Johars' residence in Bandra. It was a sleepy Sunday afternoon and the man of the house was lounging in bed, surrounded by newspapers. Apart from some bottles of tablets, there was no evidence of any illness in the bright sunny, normal and healthy household.

"I'm in bed only because it's Sunday," Yashji smiled mischievously. He then spoke animatedly on his favourite subject. His comments on some of the recent films were priceless.

I remember how relieved and happy Karan was when all those lifetime achievement awards were given to Yashji earlier this year. Everyone knew time was running out for this wonderful man of the movies who, in dealing with the rituals of escapism never lost touch with reality. The number of people within the film industry whom Yashji bailed out during a crisis is legion.

This was a man whom anyone could count on during the hour of need.

There was a huge age gap between father and son and Karan thought of his father more as a grandfather than father.

Grand Yash Johar certainly was. I've never come across so much goodwill and love for any one personality. In recent years, Yash Johar had certainly become a movie moghul.

But that trademark humility never left him. He had seen too many ups and downs to get carried away by success.

At the end Yash Johar's actual success was the look of indescribable desolation on the face of all the film personalities who gathered at the Leelavati hospital to bid him a final farewell. It was a grand send-off.

Yashji must be looking down with some satisfaction on a life well lived.

*ShoSho*

06-27-2004, 01:32 PM

So sad i saw it on Star news.. http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif  Music of the trailer of KHNH that Srk talks in was played while showing Yash Johar...

*ShoSho*

06-27-2004, 01:37 PM

From Srk OrG Forum

Dailypioneer

Yash, who had made films like 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hain' and 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham', was admitted to the suburban Lilavati Hospital on June 19 for acute chest congestion. He had been on life support system for the last few days. Yash had undergone a minor surgery at the Bombay Hospital and was to leave for London for treatment before being admitted to the Lilavati Hospital. The funeral would be held at 11 am on Sunday at the Shivaji Park, family sources said.

A pall of gloom descended on Bollywood after the news of his death spread. Several film stars and directors rushed to his house. Shahrukh Khan, who was at his bedside, is reported to have 'cried like a baby', while Amitabh Bachchan was among the first to reach the Johars' residence.

zor1975

06-27-2004, 01:40 PM

A cinematic era ends with Yash Johar

New Delhi/Mumbai, June 27

An era in the Indian film industry has come to an end with the passing away of producer Yash Johar - the unspoken father of Bollywood - who will be remembered most for bringing exotic and alluring foreign locales for the first time to Indian audiences through his lavish blockbusters.

Johar, who passed away Saturday night in Leelvati Hospital at 9.30, in Mumbai after a week long illness, began his career as a photographer in 1952. He picked up the finer aspects of film production from the cinema gurus like S. Mukherjee, Dev Anand and Sunil Dutt while working as a production assistant.

It was during this period that Johar came into "Ajanta Arts". Johar worked for productions of internationally acclaimed Fritz Lang and Arthur Ranks. He became associated with films like Mujhe Jeene Do and Yeh Raaste Hai Pyaar Ke.

Johar was asked by Dev Anand to handle the entire production of his cinematic landmark film Guide. Dev Anand's entrusted Yash Johar with the production work of Jewel Thief, Prem Pujari and Hare Rama Hare Krishna. Johar handled the production of Mumbai-based Filmalaya's Love in Simla, I. S. Johar's Johar Mehmood in Goa and Nasir Hussain's Jab Pyar Kissi Se Hota Hai.

He launched his own banner Dharma Productions Pvt. Ltd in 1976 starting with his old friend Raj Khosla in Dostana  (which starred Amitabh Bachchan and Shatrughan Sinha in the lead roles) and followed it up with landmark films like Agneepath  which fetched for Amitabh Bachchan his National Award for Best Actor) and Gumrah with Sanjay Dutt and Sridevi. Subsequently, in 1995 Dharma Productions became a proprietorship concern.

Johar studied his audiences and acquired the skills of an emotional puppeteer who could feel the pulse of the masses. On command he made his audience laugh, cry or tense up in suspense. Dharma Productions Pvt. Ltd. has been responsible for giving some of the greatest blockbusters of Indian cinema in recent times.

The unforgettable Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (which starred superstars Kajol and Shah Rukh Khan), with its bright colours and irresistible cast made it an instant success. Yash Johar received the prestigious Indian National Award from the President of India in 1999 for the Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment.

From then on every movie title was as long as a sentence and the hero and heroine were inescapably called Rahul and Anjali. Before his audience had time to recover he came out with Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (which had a casting coup of the decade - with Amitabh Bachchan leading the pack, followed by Shahrukh Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Jaya Bachchan, Kajol and Kareena Kapoor along with Rani Mukherji). This movie catered precisely to the taste of his family audiences complete with the fantasy lifesyles, the long lost brother, a touch of patriotism and the great exotic locales.

The latest in line was Kal Ho Naa Ho (starring once again Shahrukh Khan, Saif Ali Khan and Preity Zinta), which was directed by debutant Nikhil Advani and turned out to complete the hat-trick of success stories.

Johar was also associate producer (India) for Jungle Book a Walt Disney venture, which was shot extensively in India in 1994. His Dharma Productions subsequently worked as a production service company for Disney in The Last Dance (1995) and Armageddon (199http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cool2.gif following the success of the first venture.

Johar besides being a film producer was associated with trade organisations like Film Producers Guild of India, The Association of Motion Pictures and TV Programme Producers, Film Industry Welfare Trust and United Producers Forum. Johar will be best remembered as the first producer to choose picturesque backdrops in Switzerland and Britain for his films. He was also honoured by the Swiss government for his contribution to promoting tourism from India to that country. Johar was conferred the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Zee Cine Awards function last month.

Profiler

06-27-2004, 02:02 PM

I just saw Karan , SRk , Rakesh Roshan , Rani ..etc on the news , they looked very sad specially SRk , his look hasbrought tears to my eyes http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/4_9_7.gif

*ShoSho*

06-27-2004, 02:09 PM

Where?!!! i saw Star News but i didn't see srk..  http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif  God knows what he's been going through, he's like a dad to him..

Profiler

06-27-2004, 02:25 PM

Here is Shahrukh

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*ShoSho*

06-27-2004, 02:30 PM

Awwwwwwwwwww http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/down.gif

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*ShoSho*

06-27-2004, 02:31 PM

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Big Sis

06-27-2004, 02:31 PM

All the prayers for him. May his soul be blessed.

*ShoSho*

06-27-2004, 02:32 PM

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*ShoSho*

06-27-2004, 02:33 PM

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Profiler

06-27-2004, 02:35 PM

aweeeeeeee !!! http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/4_9_7.gif

Profiler

06-27-2004, 02:39 PM

Hrithik

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*ShoSho*

06-27-2004, 02:45 PM

http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cry.gif thanX for the addition its all soo sad...

Big Sis

06-27-2004, 02:51 PM

Sarah / Shaima, Any picture of Kajol?

*ShoSho*

06-27-2004, 02:53 PM

Hi big sis..

no not yet http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/scratchchin.gif

sweety

06-27-2004, 03:01 PM

awwwwww.... http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif so0o sad http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cry.gif

Profiler

06-27-2004, 03:07 PM

Quote[/b] (Big Sis @ June 27 2004,13:51)]Sarah / Shaima, Any picture of Kajol?
nope http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif

rjt1146

06-27-2004, 03:37 PM

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Yash Johar's body cremated
Sunday June 27 2004 13:51 IST
PTI

MUMBAI: The body of noted film producer Yash Johar, who brought smile on lips and tears in eyes of cinegoers through films like Kabhie Khushi Kabhi Gham, was cremated at the Shivaji Park crematorium in central Mumbai on Sunday.

The 75-year old producer's end came on Saturday night at suburban Leelavati Hospital where he had been admitted for the past fortnight for acute chest congestion.

Johar had been put on life support system for past couple of days and had been under constant medical observation.

The body of the producer was taken from the hospital to his house at suburban Bandra on Sunday morning.

Reliance Group Vice Chairman Anil Ambani, Rajya Sabha member Jaya Bachchan, Censor Board Chief Anupam Kher and prominent members of the film industry, including Tabu, Shahrukh Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Rani Mukherjee, Rakesh Roshan and his son Hrithik and Juhi Chawla were among those who paid their last respects at his Eden Rock residence.

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rjt1146

06-27-2004, 03:42 PM

aww man!  can't imagine how karan's feeling thur all thiz ... i can't imagine http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif  n srk http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/nono11.gif lost his own, n now yash ji.. itz juzt too much, naa http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/glare.gif

http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/pray.gif may the perSon upstairz givE them strength .....

laters,

rjt1146

06-27-2004, 04:44 PM

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Yash Johar passes away

By IndiaFM News Bureau, June 27th, 2004 - 0030 hrs IST

Yash Johar (75) passed away on Saturday night at Leelavati Hospital after a long illness. He was admitted to hospital on June 19th with severe chest infection and was on a life support system.

Amitabh Bachchan and Shahrukh Khan were with Karan Johar at the hospital when the end came. The funeral will be held today at 11 am at Shivaji Park, Dadar.
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zor1975

06-27-2004, 04:46 PM

Yash Johar was truly loved by one and all. May his soul rest in peace.The entire bollywood clan all look so sad, very heart wrenching to see Karan and SRK looking so lost and puffyeyed with grief. I expect we did'nt see Kajol in the pics as probably she's comforting Karan's mother being that she's the closest to their family next to Gauri and Jaya Bacchan ( in the female side ).

rjt1146

06-27-2004, 04:56 PM

n we can't forGet dat kadz father too isn't in guD health either ...  
anyThingz possibLe .. But v noe daT Kadz wud've been there, if she cuD ..

naughtygirl

06-27-2004, 05:04 PM

Preity at the funeral

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naughtygirl

06-27-2004, 05:05 PM

may his soul rest in peace....Amen

rjt1146

06-27-2004, 05:06 PM

Amen to that http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

*ShoSho*

06-27-2004, 05:08 PM

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rjt1146

06-27-2004, 05:25 PM

luk @ hiz red eyeLidz .. http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tear2.gif

not fair http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/glare.gif

*ShoSho*

06-27-2004, 05:26 PM

more..

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*ShoSho*

06-27-2004, 05:27 PM

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Oh Boy,,

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Profiler

06-27-2004, 07:22 PM

more pics

http://www.hindustantimes.com/wfsf/high/2004/06.27/images/high853000.jpg

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Profiler

06-27-2004, 07:22 PM

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Profiler

06-27-2004, 07:26 PM

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DDLJ

06-27-2004, 07:57 PM

Awwwwwwww!!!!!!!!  Poor Karan, SRK, and everybody that was there.  They all make me cry, with their sadness. http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/pray.gif For everybody who knew him well.

Profiler

06-27-2004, 08:23 PM

It seems that Zee news has a longer report than what NDTV and Star have , I hope to catch it soon and catch a glimpse of Kajol !!

*ShoSho*

06-27-2004, 08:26 PM

Quote[/b] (Profiler @ June 27 2004,16:23)]It seems that Zee news has a longer report than what NDTV and Star have , I hope to catch it soon and catch a glimpse of Kajol !!
ok keep us updated sweeti..

Profiler

06-27-2004, 08:27 PM

Quote[/b] (*ShoSho* @ June 27 2004,19:26)]Quote[/b] (Profiler @ June 27 2004,16:23)]It seems that Zee news has a longer report than what NDTV and Star have , I hope to catch it soon and catch a glimpse of Kajol !!
ok keep us updated sweeti..
definitely i will ...

rjt1146

06-27-2004, 10:42 PM

O man!  i don't even noe de joHarz.. But i hate deaTh so much, dat i don't thinK itz riGht to neOne http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/Smiley_angry.gif http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/nono11.gif

seein Karan carryin thoze ashes .... must be every Boy'z nightMare http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif

onLie one perSOn can see 'em thRu all diz http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/pray.gif

http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rolleyes.gif  http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rolleyes.gif

rjt1146

06-28-2004, 02:27 AM

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Veteran Bollywood producer dies

Veteran Indian film-maker Yash Johar has died in hospital in the city of Bombay, also known as Mumbai, after a prolonged illness.
The 75-year-old producer of Hindi films was noted for combining lavish sets and exotic locations with stories rooted in Indian traditions and family values.

Mr Johar began in the film industry as a photographer and over the years mastered every aspect of film-making.

He died of a chest infection, but had also been suffering from cancer.

Mr Johar's Dharma Productions was responsible for some of the most successful Bollywood films of recent years, such as Kuch Kuch Hota Hai , Kabhie Khushi Kabhie Gham and Kal Ho Na Ho .

His earlier films included Dostana in 1980 and Duniya Meri Jeb Mein in 1984.

His son, Karan Johar, followed his father into the film industry, becoming a successful director.
source: bbc
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Profiler

06-28-2004, 04:47 AM

Quote[/b] (rjt1146 @ June 27 2004,21:42)]O man! *i don't even noe de joHarz.. But i hate deaTh so much, dat i don't thinK itz riGht to neOne http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/Smiley_angry.gif http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/nono11.gif

seein Karan carryin thoze ashes .... must be every Boy'z nightMare http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif

onLie one perSOn can see 'em thRu all diz http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/pray.gif

http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rolleyes.gif *http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rolleyes.gif
Same here http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tear2.gif

Profiler

06-28-2004, 05:17 AM

Bollywood`s father figure is no more

By Lata Khubchandani, India Syndicate
Monday, 28 June , 2004, 09:18

Yash Johar passed away at Mumbai's Leelavati Hospital after a fight with cancer and a recent complication which had hospitalised him. The last moment came at 9.55 on Saturday night. With his passing away, Bollywood loses one of its best-loved father figures.

Dharma Productions has been relatively a new production house, in that there are other older production houses in Bollywood. Yash Johar had endeared himself to all those who worked with him by treating every member of his cast and crew with incredible affection and filial empathy so that everyone would rave about working in this family-like atmosphere.

His affection spilled over onto his film units always. And everyone wanted to be part of Dharma Productions. Recently, Nikhil Advani who had made his film Kal Ho Naa Ho for Dharma Productions and had moved out claimed that there was no ill will between them and in fact Yash Johar had even attended the opening of Nikhil's new office. Even if there was any rancour between them, Yash Johar was too magnanimous to show it.

As Anu Malik puts it succinctly: "I worked with him only in Duplicate, but for me he is a super human being - you won't believe each time I had any trouble of any kind – legal, income tax etc - I'd call up Yash Uncle and burden him with my problems and however busy he might be, he always left everything and sorted out my problem advised me gave me papers etc that I might need and helped me out. He was a father figure to me and I suspect to many others."

“You know I can't help feeling that it was good that he was present to see the tremendous success his son Karan achieved - what more could a father want? I pray that Hiroo aunty, his wife and Karan his son, get the strength to bear this huge loss. People like Yash Johar don't happen again and again - he was generosity and kindness personified. He had struggled so much in his life that he empathised with everyone. And, despite the success his production house saw he retained the humility he had started with. His humility was always a matter of discussion for everyone in the industry,” adds Anu Malik.

The man who started his career as a photographer in films went to be production assistant with the likes of Navketan Films and Sunil Dutt`s Ajanta Arts and finally with Dostana started his own production house.

It had its hiccups and at one time he almost quit films to start an export business but he returned to his best loved profession - Hindi films. At a personal level everyone saw in him a father figure, an ever-ready willingness to help those in trouble.

Profiler

06-28-2004, 05:19 AM

Good-bye, Yashji! A Personal Tribute

By Subhash K Jha
Monday, 28 June , 2004, 08:45

The end, like all ends, was somewhat sudden. I was in constant touch with my friend Karan Johar at the hospital where his dad had been admitted with what was originally a minor surgery in the urinary tract. (Also see images: from the funeral of Yash Johar)

"Don’t worry. I’ll keep you posted," Karan reassured me on Sunday evening. A few hours later Yash Johar was gone.

We all knew it was coming for some months now. During the shooting of the Johars’ last film Kal Ho Naa Ho in New York last year, during a routine checkup Yashji was found to be terminally ill. He had been under considerable pain in NY for some time. True to his long and winding training as dedicated soldiier on a film set, Yashji suppressed his pain for as long as he could. Even his son and wife were unaware of the pain. (Also read: Bollywood`s father figure is no more!http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink2.gif

"He didn’t want any of us at New York to be disturbed. That’s my Dad for you," Karan confided.

Then one day quietly Yashji slipped away from the gruelling shooting schedules in NY for medical advice. He knew he was dying. A pall of gloom descended on the entire team in New York. The title song of the film Har pal yahan khul ke jiyo, kal kya pataa kal ho na ho...assumed a new meaning for everyone on the sets.

"Everyone fell into a depression. But my father continued to function normally. Not for a day did he let us feel his pain. Completing the shooting on schedule was more importannt to him than his health," said Karan emotionally when he returned from New York.

The show always went on for this passionate cineaste. Yashji‘s love for the cinema extended way beyond the mere art craft and commerce of the business of entertainment. (Discuss: In the absence of his father, who was the silent strength of his movies, will son Karan be able to wield his magic wand and churn out superhits? Asks Sify user `Freaking`.)

To him the movies were the life and breath of his existence. Though he never directed a film, his knowledge of the movies far exceeded that of some of the official directors who were employed by him to direct films for his banner.

He was part of the film industry since 1952, serving as production controller for Sunil Dutt’s and Dev Anand’s films. After years as a production controller Yash Johar launched Dharma Productions in 1976. In 1980 The banner produced the hit Dostana, directed by Raj Khosla. There began Yashji’s association with Amitabh Bachchan.

It was the last hit that renowned Khosla directed. Ironically it was also the only success that Yash Johar’s production house saw...until his 25-year old son announced his decision to direct a film for his own banner. The announcement shocked and surprised Yashji. So far he saw his son as the bright fun-loving heir apparent who would one day take over the production reins.

Karan’s Kuch Kuch Hota Hai gave back Yashji the pride, dignity and honour which his earlier productions had robbed him off. Though not one to complain openly, it was an open secret in the film industry that Yashji was emotionally and financially distressed by his earlier mammoth productions Gumrah and Duplicate.

After Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, there was no looking back for Dharma Productions. When Johar Jr came to his Dad with ideas for his second film, Yashji was told Karan wanted Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya, Shah Rukh, Kajol, Hrithik and Kareena...

Yashji nodded solemnly. "Yes, Beta. But it isn’t wise to make a number of films together." He never imagined Karan would put together that mammoth cast in one film. The size of Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham bothered the man of experience who as production controller had seen and suffered every showbiz–vagary, from star tantrums to absentee directors.

I met Yashji after Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham and congratulated him for making him rich so many times over.

"Oh, but I am rich in many richer ways. I’ve so many friends and well-wishers," the softspoken patriarch’s eyes sparkled with emotion.

True, I know of no other film personality who garnered so much goodwill. Yash and Hiroo Johar are by far the most popular couple in Bollywood. Everyone from Amitabh Bachchan to Preity Zinta adores them, so much so that the Bachchan couple felt insulted when Karan offered to pay them for Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham.

"Charge money from Yashji, never!" Mr Bachchan was adamant.

I met Yashji a few months back at the Johars’ residence in Bandra. It was a sleepy Sunday afternoon and the man of the house was lounging in bed surrounded by newspapers. Apart from some bottles of tablets, there was no evidence of any illness in the bright sunny normal and healthy household.

"I’m in bed only because it’s Sunday," Yashji smiled mischievously. He then spoke animatedly on his favourite subject. His comments on some of the recent films were priceless.

I remember how relieved and happy Karan was when all those lifetime achievement awards were given to Yashji earlier this year. Everyone knew time was running out for this wonderful man of the movies who, in dealing with the rituals of escapism never lost touch with reality. The number of people within the film industry whom Yashji bailed out during a crisis, is legion.

This was a man whom anyone could count on during the hour of need.

There was a huge age gap between father and son. And Karan thought of his father more as a grandfather than father.

Grand, Yash Johar certainly was. I’ve never come across so much goodwill and love for any one personality. In recent years Yash Johar had certainly become a movie moghul. But that trademark humility never left him. He had seen too many ups and downs, too many superstars come and go to get carried away by that thing called success.

At the end Yash Johar’s actual success was the look of indescribable deosolation on the face of all the film personalities who gathered at the Leelavati hospital to bid him a final farewell. It was a grand send-off. Yashji must be looking down with some satisfaction a life well lived.

Profiler

06-28-2004, 05:24 AM

The courage to live
  By: Pooja Bedi
  June 28, 2004

Ancient Egyptians believed that upon death they would be asked two questions and their answers would determine whether they could continue their journey in the afterlife. The first question was, “Did you bring joy?” The second was, “Did you find joy?”

Yash Joharji’s movies certainly put a lot of smiles on people’s faces. His recent movies — Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham and Kal Ho Na Ho — evoked tears, cheers, laughter, and applause.

He may have moved on to a different dimension, but death is most difficult for those who have been left behind.

My heart goes out to his young, talented son Karan Johar, who teamed up with his dad, brought him back into the spotlight and went from strength to strength together with him. No matter how much you prepare yourself for the death of a parent, it’s the hardest thing in the world to come to terms with.

My mom used to say that grieving for those that have died was the most selfish thing to do and that it was all about “I”. “I” grieve, “I” remember, “I” miss, “I” want and “I” need that person. From early childhood, she requested us to never cry at her funeral pyre because it would hamper and hold back the journey of her soul.

“Do not stand at my grave and weep;
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glint on snow.”

My mother always spoke of death as something unavoidable, destined to happen and therefore, something that should not be feared. She viewed it as a comma, not a full stop. She described vividly through scriptures, mythology and through religion, the wondrous journey of the soul evolving and purifying itself with good deeds and positive energy with each of its karmic cycles from life form to life form, body to body and into other dimensions, until it finally merged with the Paramatma.

But then, that was her theory. Islam doesn’t believe in rebirth, and Christianity has the concept of heaven and hell. The fact is that none of us know for sure what lies beyond the moment of death, and the unknown terrifies us.

But why are we so scared to die, when most of us don’t have the courage to live? I walked into a crowded market place and just sat for half an hour and watched all the people go by. Most of them walked with hunched shoulders, ambling along, their expressions ranging from bored, tired, anxious, and sad to looking defeated!

What a waste of life to merely exist; to go through the motions, the rituals, the years and finally roll over and die. You are born and you will die, these two details are a given. However, there is a lovely expedition in between called life. It’s a fabulous journey that should be filled with dreams, fantasy, imagination, knowledge, reality and understanding.

Your quality of life is not pre-determined by the religion, nationality, caste, status or gender you are born into.

The joy of living is in being alive; of knowing that it’s a one-way street, and to live wholeheartedly with the consciousness that you will not pass this way again. I read recently that in the end only three things matter, “How deeply you loved; how fully you lived and how well you learnt to let go of things not meant for you”.

Positivity breeds positivity, so let go of the bitterness of the past and the dread of an uncertain tomorrow, wake up, live life and spread some joy.

“Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there. I did not die.
I am the surf, gently lapping on the shore.
I am the rustling sound of leaves, blowing across the moor.
I am the smile upon your face;
I am the happiness you embrace.”

l<8Ti3

06-28-2004, 05:28 AM

Anybody have any idea why Kajol was not at the funeral?... I though she's close with the Johar....

Profiler

06-28-2004, 05:56 AM

Quote[/b] (l<8Ti3 @ June 28 2004,04:28)]Anybody have any idea why Kajol was not at the funeral?... I though she's close with the Johar....
I am sure she is so close to them but I am not sure if she was there , but i guess she was  http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/Oo.gif

Profiler

06-28-2004, 08:49 AM

Yash Johar cremated - Video Report (http://www.tribuneindia.com/2004/20040628/jun27entv1-56k.ram)

*ShoSho*

06-28-2004, 09:14 AM

Quote[/b] (Profiler @ June 28 2004,01:56)]Quote[/b] (l<8Ti3 @ June 28 2004,04:2http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cool2.gif]Anybody have any idea why Kajol was not at the funeral?... I though she's close with the Johar....
I am sure she is so close to them but I am not sure if she was there , but i guess she was *http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/Oo.gif
yeah its very strange..  http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/scratchchin.gif i mean she did go to the hospital, which is more like more closer friends go and the funeral is more general,,

Profiler

06-28-2004, 10:10 AM

Quote[/b] (*ShoSho* @ June 28 2004,08:14)]Quote[/b] (Profiler @ June 28 2004,01:56)]Quote[/b] (l<8Ti3 @ June 28 2004,04:2http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cool2.gif]Anybody have any idea why Kajol was not at the funeral?... I though she's close with the Johar....
I am sure she is so close to them but I am not sure if she was there , but i guess she was *http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/Oo.gif
yeah its very strange.. *http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/scratchchin.gif i mean she did go to the hospital, which is more like more closer friends go and the funeral is more general,,
u know her she doesn't like to be in the limelight !!

rjt1146

06-28-2004, 11:38 AM

thanks for de viDeo, proF http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif  i was more distracted by de film clippinGz, dan woT was bein saiD http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rolleyes.gif  i Guezz coz i reaD bout iT beFore http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/oops.gif

laters,

rjt1146

06-28-2004, 11:42 AM

Quote[/b] (Profiler @ June 28 2004,05:10)]Quote[/b] (*ShoSho* @ June 28 2004,08:14)]Quote[/b] (Profiler @ June 28 2004,01:56)]Quote[/b] (l<8Ti3 @ June 28 2004,04:2http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cool2.gif]Anybody have any idea why Kajol was not at the funeral?... I though she's close with the Johar....
I am sure she is so close to them but I am not sure if she was there , but i guess she was *http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/Oo.gif
yeah its very strange.. *http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/scratchchin.gif i mean she did go to the hospital, which is more like more closer friends go and the funeral is more general,,
u know her she doesn't like to be in the limelight !!
http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/scratchchin.gif

i don't thinK v shuD reaD much into Kadz' absence..

KJ'z friend, adi chopra wasn't mentioNed either http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/4_12_3.gif

KJ'z mother's whereabouTz not mentioNed either *http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/4_12_3.gif

SRK's wiFe'z whereaboutZ wasn'T Either http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/4_12_3.gif

neTHingz possible.. De onlie thinG all of de aboVe haVe in common is dat dey were verie close to de JoHarz, dan most otherz lyke rani n prieTie http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/oops.gif

n Kadz has an additional concern, daT of her father who isn't doin' too well himSelF http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/nono11.gif

Let'z hope all iz well http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

laters,

rjt1146

06-28-2004, 11:49 AM

***

Yash Uncle never let anyone down

Anu Malik | June 28, 2004 11:18 IST

I was speaking to [son] Karan [Johar] earlier in the day [Saturday, June 26, the day Yash Johar passed away], and he said it would take a day or two to decide on his health [Johar was admitted to Mumbai's Lilavati Hospital on June 19, and was diagnosed with severe chest infection]. Now he is no more.

For me it is really as if a father figure passed away. I worked with him only in one film, Duplicate, but I have been able to approach him with any problem and he has always sorted it out for me -- be it income tax or any legal matter.

I only had to call him. He would put everything else aside, heard me out, and do whatever necessary to help. It is difficult to express how much it means to have a shoulder to lean on in times of trouble. That was what Yash Uncle was to me and, I suspect, to many others, too.

Though he saw so much success, he remained grounded. I am just happy he was there to see his son's success and achievements.

He started life from the grassroots level and moved on to become one of the biggest producers in the country. His son has imbibed his values from him.

The sincerity Yash Uncle showed to anyone who came into his life was remarkable. You will hear everyone say that he treated them like family. That is not an exaggeration at all. He really was generous in his affections.

I remember, during the shooting of Duplicate, Juhi Chawla's mother passed away. At great financial loss to himself, he did everything to bring the body home to India, to support Juhi. I know they were to shoot some songs there, but he stopped everything to sort things out for Juhi. Time, money etc, nothing mattered more than human relationships.  

He was a gem of a person and towered high as a human being. I don't think Yash Uncle let anyone down in his life; others may have taken advantage of him and let him down, but he would still be smiling..

I remember during the International Indian Film Awards, everyone paid tribute to him this year in Singapore, but when his son Karan spoke of his father, you could see he was confronting the fact that his father was critically ill [with cancer].

I pray for Karan and his mother who require support at this time. May god give them the strength to bear this loss.

Anu Malik spoke to Lata Khubchandani
***

zor1975

06-28-2004, 12:24 PM

I agree with Rjt that none of the close family members and friends were mentioned like Gauri, Jaya, Wives of Yash Chopra and Aditya Chopra and Kajol and my guess is being that they are married ladies, they are probably involved in some rituals with Karan's mother as per the hindu rites. I would be very disappointed if Kajol did not show her support to Karan by her absense at this crucial time, but knowing her abhorrence for publicity and her closeness to the Johar family, I am sure she is a strong pillar of strength behind the scenes.

zor1975

06-28-2004, 12:26 PM

Yash Johar dies *
GG2.NET NEWS [28/06/2004] *

VETERAN Bollywood film-maker Yash Johar has died in a suburban Mumbai hospital following a chest infection, which is thought to have been brought on by cancer.

Johar, 75, produced several major blockbusters since his first film, Dostana, in 1980.

He was cremated yesterday and the ceremony was attended by the leading lights of Bollywood, including Amitabh Bachchan, Juhi Chawla and Shah Rukh Kahn. Hi son, director Karan Johar, lit the funeral pyre.

Yash worked closely with Karan and the pair became renowned for a succession of Shah Rukh Khan vehicles, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham and most recently Kal Ho Naa Ho.Karan Johar is flanked by Shah Rukh Khan and Amitabh Bachchan at his father`s funeral

Yash was the first Indian producer to regularly use foreign locations like Switzerland and Britain for his movies.

He died when they were currently working on their latest production, Kalank, which is rumoured to again star Shah Rukh along with Kajol.

Only members of his immediate family were aware of his cancer.

He was admitted to Lilavati Hospital a week ago because of repeated complaints of fever.

"He had severe chest congestion. We had given aggressive treatment and he was not responding to medication. He was in a critical condition for a week," said a hospital spokeswoman. http://www.gg2.co.uk/upload/yash%20johar%20funeral.jpg
Karan Johar is flanked by Shah Rukh Khan and Amitabh Bachchan at his father`s funeral

zor1975

06-28-2004, 12:29 PM

Yash Johar cremated in Mumbai`

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
By IANS

 
Noted film producer Yash Johar was cremated at the Shivaji Park crematorium here Sunday in a poignant ceremony attended by the leading lights of Hollywood, including Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan.

His son, director Karan Johar, lit the funeral pyre.

Johar died at Leelavati Hospital here Saturday night after a prolonged illness. He was 75.

The producer was admitted to the hospital June 19 with "acute chest congestion" and had been on life support for the past week.

Among those who attended the funeral were Sports Minster Sunil Dutt, superstar Amitabh Bachhan, family friend and actor Shah Rukh Khan, director Yash Chopra, Censor Board chief Anupam Kher, Sanjay Kapoor and a host of Bollywood personalities.

Earlier, Helen and Waheeda Rehman, Juhi Chawla, Amrish Puri and industrialist Adi Godrej were among those who visited Yash Johar's residence at SeaLine in Bandra to pay their respects.

Mourning the death of Johar, producer Ramesh Sippy said: "It is a great loss."

"His passing marks a very sad day for Indian cinema," said producer Bonny Kapoor.

Actor Shakti Kapoor said: "It was too early for him to go".

Smita Thackeray, president of the Indian Motion Picture Producers' Association, said: "I pray to god to give his soul eternal peace".

Johar is best known for producing hit films like "Muqaddar Ka Faisla", "Agneepath", "Kuch Kuch Hota Hai", "Kabhie Kushi Kabhie Gham" and "Kal Ho Na Ho".

He was the first Indian producer to regularly use foreign locations like Switzerland and Britain for his movies.

Kajolnsrkfan

06-28-2004, 12:30 PM

This is a very sad news. Just saw him couple of weeks ago at Iifa Awards. The tribute to him on the show was also very touching. Saw him clearing his eyes from tears which tried to escape. http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/down.gif
May Yash Johar rest in peace, cause he is truly loved *http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tear2.gif

rjt1146

06-28-2004, 12:33 PM

Quote[/b] (Profiler @ June 28 2004,00:24)]He may have moved on to a different dimension, but death is most difficult for those who have been left behind.
diz iz so Troo, don't u ThinK  http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/oh.gif   Unfair, but troo, i thinK http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/scratchchin.gif

hmmm

laters,

zor1975

06-28-2004, 12:34 PM

NEWS  
A father figure to some, a friend to others  
‘It’s like I’ve lost another father,’ says Shah Rukh at Yash Johar’s funeral.  
Express Features Service

Mumbai, June 27: Har pal yahan jee bhar jiyon... jo hai samaa kal ho naa ho. The evocative words from Yash Johar’s last production, Kal Ho Naa Ho, have taken on a new meaning after his death on Saturday.
Johar, who is survived by wife Hiroo and director-son Karan, was cremated on Sunday at the Shivaji Park electric crematorium, Dadar.  
Karan, accompanied by veteran director Yash Chopra and actor Abhishek Bachchan, arrived in an ambulance with Johar’s body.
The Hindi film industry came out in full force to pay their respects to one of the most respected names in Bollywood.
Amitabh Bachchan, Anil Ambani and Shah Rukh Khan came in separate cars.
‘‘I miss my own parents a lot. But now I feel I’ve lost another father. He stood for everything beautiful in my life. The film industry is a wonderful place and Yash Johar was the most wonderful part of it,’’ Khan told Newsline.
Others who attended the funeral were Dilip Kumar, Sunil Dutt, Subhash Ghai, Javed Akhtar with son Farhan, Preity Zinta, Rani Mukerji, Rakesh Roshan with son Hrithik, Fardeen Khan, Randhir and Rishi Kapoor, Vinod Chopra and Anupam Kher.
Speaking to Newsline, Sunil Dutt said, ‘‘Aisa lag raha hai ki jaise mere ghar ka insaan chala gaya hai (It feels as if I have lost someone from my own home).’’
Dutt saab spoke about Johar’s deep passion for cinema and his keen eye for detail. ‘‘He was the production assistant for my films Yeh Raaste Hain Pyar Ke and Mujhe Jeene Do. Watching him work, I could sense that he would become a big producer one day.’’
He also spoke about how Johar had been a pillar of strength when son Sanjay was arrested. ‘‘He stood by me like a younger brother,’’ he said.
Actor Jeetendra spoke of his deep friendship with Johar. ‘‘I never worked with him, yet he was a genuine friend. He is an example that in this industry, friendships can grow and thrive without any maksad (reason) and work.’’
Director Subhash Ghai called Johar one of Bollywood’s goodwill ambassadors. ‘‘He was the first one to help in times of crisis. I remember him telling me during the making of Vidhata that I’d become a very big director some day.’’
Nikhil Advani, who directed Kal Ho Naa Ho, declined to comment on Johar’s influence. ‘‘Whatever I wanted to say to him, I have...’’ he said.
Incidentally, Advani had recently exited from Johar’s Dharma Productions and branched out on his own.

rjt1146

06-28-2004, 12:38 PM

Quote[/b] (Profiler @ June 28 2004,00:19)]" But my father continued to function normally. Not for a day did he let us feel his pain. Completing the shooting on schedule was more importannt to him than his health," said Karan emotionally when he returned from New York.
http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/Smiley_angry.gif  i dunno y peePz do such thinGz http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/Smiley_angry.gif

if Dey r in pain, deY shuD talk http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/Smiley_angry.gif http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/talktohand.gif

my own iz lYke daT http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/glare.gif  not fair http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/boxing.gif  http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/boxing.gif

zor1975

06-28-2004, 12:39 PM

Atlast, a mention of Kajol's presence at the funeral.

Goodbye Johar saab, say stars
TIMES NEWS NETWORK[ MONDAY, JUNE 28, 2004 12:56:27 AM ]
MUMBAI: The body of noted film producer Yash Johar, who was ailing since the last fortnight, was cremated at the Shivaji Park crematoriumon Sunday with the Hindi film fraternity in full attendance.
The man who started as a photographer and went on to becomes a production controller and finally a producer who tugged at a million hearts with movies like Kabhie Khushi Kabhi Gham and Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, began his final journey from his Pali Hill residence in Bandra at around 10.30 am.
Johar was admitted to Leelavati Hospital a week back after suffering fromhigh fever and acute chest congestion. He had been on life-support systemfor the last couple of days and passed away on Saturday night.
The sombre mood turned distinctly gloomy when Johar's body was brought down from his flat. It was then taken in an ambulance to the crematorium where the last rites amidst thechanting of sholkas from the holy scriptures.
Earlier, a steady stream of film personalities, old friends, junior artistes and corporate bigwigs came to Johar's residence to pay their last respects to the film moghul.

Amitabh, Jaya and Abhishek Bachchan, Adi Godrej, Anil Ambani, Anupam Kher, Hrithik and Rakesh Roshan, Preity Zinta, Rani Mukerji, Juhi Chawla, Yash Chopra, Shah Rukh Khan, Tabu, and Kajol were among those who were present.

rjt1146

06-28-2004, 12:43 PM

Quote[/b] (Profiler @ June 28 2004,00:24)]The courage to live
* By: Pooja Bedi
* June 28, 2004

But why are we so scared to die, when most of us don’t have  courage to live?
http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rolleyes.gif *http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rolleyes.gif

al'Rite ! *so, diz iz muh faVe arTiKel by FaaAAaaR http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggthumpup.gif http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sweet.gif

i thinK proF u shuD have diz as a quoTe, too http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/oops.gif *juzt a thouGht

rjt1146

06-28-2004, 12:50 PM

Quote[/b] (zor1975 @ June 28 2004,07:39)]Atlast, a mention of Kajol's presence at the funeral.

.
http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin2.gif  atLast, eh  http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggthumpup.gif

laters,

*ShoSho*

06-28-2004, 12:53 PM

Kajol at the funeral..

http://aips-school.com/up/yashfun.gif

rjt1146

06-28-2004, 12:55 PM

CraP!  http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/glare.gif

http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tear2.gif

http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/pray.gif

*ShoSho*

06-28-2004, 12:58 PM

goodness those 3 looked the saddest, Srk kajol and Preity..
http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif

rjt1146

06-28-2004, 01:02 PM

i can't get ov'er karan de moSt.. when i see peepz hoLding him, Lyke givin him stRength to waLk ... http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/nono11.gif *i dunno.. i can't imaGine !!!

i dunno .. http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/glare.gif

i'm talkin lyKe itz black-n-whiTe, whereAs.. i reallie dunnoe http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/glare.gif

hope for thinGz to get Better for 'em all http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggthumpup.gif thaz ALL

*ShoSho*

06-28-2004, 01:07 PM

of course, poor karan http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif see how srk is supporting him ..

zor1975

06-28-2004, 01:19 PM

Karan looks so totally devastated. Did'nt realize that Preity is so close to Johars, she looks like she is shattered too. Got a glimpse of Kads at last. Pray that God will give them the strength to bear this loss.

luvshahkaj

06-28-2004, 01:30 PM

OMG.. i dont know what to say...   http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cry.gif

rjt1146

06-28-2004, 02:02 PM

Quote[/b] (luvshahkaj @ June 28 2004,08:30)]OMG.. i dont know what to say... * http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cry.gif
awww http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sweet.gif  it'LL be al'Rite luVshahKaj http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggthumpup.gif .. wiD tyme http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

sweety

06-28-2004, 02:58 PM

thanx shaima...

Profiler

06-28-2004, 04:37 PM

Quote[/b] (*ShoSho* @ June 28 2004,11:53)]Kajol at the funeral..

http://aips-school.com/up/yashfun.gif
Every time I see Karan , Big B , Preity and Srk faces I feel so low , the look in their face never failed to brought tears to my eyes http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tear2.gif and now Kajol http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/4_9_7.gif

I agree with ya Shaima , Srk , Kads and Preity looks the sadest  http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/verysad3.gif

Profiler

06-28-2004, 04:39 PM

Quote[/b] (zor1975 @ June 28 2004,12:19)]Karan looks so totally devastated. Did'nt realize that Preity is so close to Johars, she looks like she is shattered too. Got a glimpse of Kads at last. Pray that God will give them the strength to bear this loss.
Preity got close to the Johar while doing KHNH , she is a very close friend of Karan now !

Profiler

06-28-2004, 04:42 PM

Quote[/b] (zor1975 @ June 28 2004,11:39)]Atlast, a mention of Kajol's presence at the funeral.

Goodbye Johar saab, say stars
TIMES NEWS NETWORK[ MONDAY, JUNE 28, 2004 12:56:27 AM ]
MUMBAI: The body of noted film producer Yash Johar, who was ailing since the last fortnight, was cremated at the Shivaji Park crematoriumon Sunday with the Hindi film fraternity in full attendance.
The man who started as a photographer and went on to becomes a production controller and finally a producer who tugged at a million hearts with movies like Kabhie Khushi Kabhi Gham and Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, began his final journey from his Pali Hill residence in Bandra at around 10.30 am.
Johar was admitted to Leelavati Hospital a week back after suffering fromhigh fever and acute chest congestion. He had been on life-support systemfor the last couple of days and passed away on Saturday night.
The sombre mood turned distinctly gloomy when Johar's body was brought down from his flat. It was then taken in an ambulance to the crematorium where the last rites amidst thechanting of sholkas from the holy scriptures.
Earlier, a steady stream of film personalities, old friends, junior artistes and corporate bigwigs came to Johar's residence to pay their last respects to the film moghul.

Amitabh, Jaya and Abhishek Bachchan, Adi Godrej, Anil Ambani, Anupam Kher, Hrithik and Rakesh Roshan, Preity Zinta, Rani Mukerji, Juhi Chawla, Yash Chopra, Shah Rukh Khan, Tabu, and Kajol were among those who were present.
Finally http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/4_17_4.gif

rjt1146

06-28-2004, 10:22 PM

***

Farewell, Uncle Tom
AFSANA AHMED

TIMES NEWS NETWORK[ MONDAY, JUNE 28, 2004 09:36:53 PM ]

Shah Rukh Khan talks of his close association with Yash Johar as he bemoans the loss of his 'surrogate father'.

He was my 'Tom Uncle'. I gave him that name after the popular American classic Uncle Tom's Cabin, five or six years ago. Thereafter, the entire film industry started calling Yash Johar by that name.

You know why I gave him that name? I distinctly remember my first trip abroad, and as it always happens to everyone on their first trip out of the country, I was clueless about certain things. You know how it is in a foreign country - you're alone, a little lost, selfconscious...

Yash Uncle came to my rescue, and organised everything, be it at the airport or at the hotels or dealing with customs. Tom Uncle's presence gave me tremendous confidence.

Initially, he found his new name a little funny, he would tell me, but gradually when everybody around him started calling him by that name, he got used to it.

Uncle Tom lived life to the fullest. He was a great helper. Irrespective of whether he knew the person or not, Yash Uncle was always there when somebody needed him. Believe me, I've never seen somebody so selflessly wanting to be a part of others' unhappy moments.

Yash uncle was famous for attending the maximum number of funerals. We would tease him a lot. He didn't care whether it was dawn or midnight, he would just land up to mourn with the aggrieved.

He was the best organiser I have ever seen. When Juhi Chawla and I set up our company, Tom Uncle was there for us as usual, taking care of most of our production stuff. And we were always relaxed knowing that the best manager is part of my extended family.

I didn't have my parents, so I considered him my father. He is my surrogate father, and his family my surrogate family. He was a godfather to my children, Aryan and Suhana, as well. I didn't take them to the hospital, but yes, Aryan is aware of losing a loved one. Suhana is too small to understand.

I will miss him, but I have to come to terms that Tom Uncle has gone back , leaving behind wonderful memories. May his soul rest in peace. *

***

laters,

zor1975

06-29-2004, 01:03 AM

Quote[/b] (Profiler @ June 28 2004,12:39)]Quote[/b] (zor1975 @ June 28 2004,12:19)]Karan looks so totally devastated. Did'nt realize that Preity is so close to Johars, she looks like she is shattered too. Got a glimpse of Kads at last. Pray that God will give them the strength to bear this loss.
Preity got close to the Johar while doing KHNH , she is a very close friend of Karan now !.
*
I guess Kads drove Karan to seek friendship with Preity as she was busy with her baby during the first year. As per her interview which you posted, Kajol apparently told her friends not to call her the first 6 months and when Karan visited her, told him Hi and Bye and packed him away !!! No wonder the poor guy did'nt know what hit him amd sought Preity and Rani's company. Anyway, Hope Kads and Karan are back to bosom buddies now that Nysa is older.

l<8Ti3

06-29-2004, 04:52 AM

Good to see Kajol there too... Yeah Preity has become really close with the Johar during the shooting of KHNH... And now during the shooting of YC yet-to-be title film, she and SRK has become really close friends... Anyways, it must be really hard for Karan, his mother, and their friends... especially SRK... But I wish them all the best!!

jdanasamy

06-29-2004, 05:43 AM

Condolences to Karan's family. May Yash Uncle soul rest in peace. It is a sad time for us all particularly for Bollywood in his demise...the kindhearted person that he is, it is hard to find someone like him again.

Jenn.

*ShoSho*

06-29-2004, 10:03 AM

http://media.santabanta.com/gal/event/yashjohar/4.jpg

zor1975

06-29-2004, 12:26 PM

http://www.mid-day.com/ArticleImages/images36/karan2862004124222.jpg
Yesterday leading Hindi film producer Yash Johar, 75, was cremated at Shivaji Park. The film fraternity turned up in full strength to bid farewell to their favourite son and lend their presence to his grieving wife Hiroo (inset) and son film-maker Karan

zor1975

06-29-2004, 12:27 PM

http://www.mid-day.com/ArticleImages/images36/karan12862004124339.jpg
Goodbye friend: Amitabh Bachchan, one of the pallbearers at the  crematorium, quietly mourning the loss of the producer. Bachchan was beside Karan Johar all through. Yash Johar was responsible for Bachchan’s only National Award – Agneepath (1990)

zor1975

06-29-2004, 12:28 PM

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“He was like a parent to me,” Johar’s Dharma Production’s lucky mascot, Shah Rukh Khan said, and waited right till the end with Abhishek Bachchan to collect Johar’s ashes from the crematoriumhttp://www.mid-day.com/ArticleImages/images36/karan3.jpg
“We work in a wonderful place and it is people like Yash Johar, or Tom uncle as we called him, who make it so wonderful. Now we’ll have to try harder,” said Shah Rukh as he attended to late arrivals at the funeral like thespian Dilip Kumar. Kumar had acted in one of Johar’s early productions, Duniya (1984)

zor1975

06-29-2004, 12:29 PM

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Kajol, once described by Johar as “his favourite actress” walked in a little after her husband Ajay Devgan, to bid farewell to the producer of her contemporary classics Kuch Kuch Hota Hai and
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

zor1975

06-29-2004, 12:30 PM

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Hrithik Roshan returned from his way to Jammu and headed straight to the Johars’ Pali Hill residence. “This is a deep personal loss for me,” said the star of Johar’s penultimate production, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

sweety

06-29-2004, 12:40 PM

Quote[/b] (zor1975 @ June 29 2004,08:29)]http://www.mid-day.com/ArticleImages/images36/karan6.jpg
Kajol, once described by Johar as “his favourite actress” walked in a little after her husband Ajay Devgan, to bid farewell to the producer of her contemporary classics Kuch Kuch Hota Hai and
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
awwwwww.... my sweetooo kajol looks so0o sad *http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cry.gif http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/4_9_7.gif

thank u zor...

*ShoSho*

06-29-2004, 12:41 PM

thanx for the additions zor.. http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif  http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/down.gif

Kajol_love_fan

06-29-2004, 08:02 PM

I'm so sad about this...May Yash Johar rest in peace! Thanks for the news

DDLJ

06-29-2004, 08:23 PM

All those pictures and captions were just too sad. http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/down.gif http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tear2.gif

rjt1146

06-29-2004, 10:39 PM

de picturez r sad http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif

someHoo, toDay a funnie thought crosseD muh minD .. WhereEv'er Yash ji iz, he must be in a Gud place .. I kepT reaDin diz in some Other arTiKelz, n it didn't register.. ToDay, quite funnilie it did.. *Somehoo, i thinK, it must've for kadz, srkay, too.. .. HopeFullie, karan n his mother too http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/pray.gif

it's stRange http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rolleyes.gif http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rolleyes.gif http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rolleyes.gif http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rolleyes.gif .. err.. i'm stRange http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/oops.gif http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/oops.gif  http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sweet.gif

Profiler

06-30-2004, 03:07 AM

here is a bigger version of the picture that Shaima posted yesterday ..

http://aips-school.com/up/kajol_yash01.jpg

*ShoSho*

06-30-2004, 09:19 AM

http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif awwwww http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cry.gif

sweety

06-30-2004, 09:25 AM

http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/4_9_7.gif ... thank u sharah  http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tear2.gif

DDLJ

06-30-2004, 07:47 PM

That is http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tear2.gif http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cry.gif !!!!!!!!!! *But you know, on the brighter note, I like Kajol's specs. http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin2.gif http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/4_12_3.gif  I didn't know what to say.

rjt1146

07-01-2004, 01:25 PM

Add to de anu malik n srk'z triBute, here'z Big B'z tribute to Yash Ji:

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Bachchan’s ‘Dostana’ continues with Yash Johar
01st July 2004  11.25 IST
By ApunKaChoice Bureau  

Even though Yash Johar breathed his last on Monday, Bachchan’s ‘Dostana’ continues with the late producer, the father of Karan Johar .

In the year 1980, Dostana was the first film to be produced by Johar under his banner Dharma Productions. Amitabh Bachchan played the lead role in that film.

Bachchan has got the National Award for Best Actor only once, in 1990 for his portrayal of Vijay Dinanath Chauhan in the film Agneepath. That film was also produced by Johar’s Dharma Productions.

Dharma Productions got one of their biggest hits when Karan directed Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham in 2001. Bachchan played the role of the father of Shah Rukh Khan and Hrithik Roshan in the film.

And now as a mark of respect to the gentleman producer, Bachchan has postponed the launch of his movie Virudh. The launch that was supposed to be held this week at the Grand Hyatt in Mumbai will now happen around a week later.

Virudh stars Sharmila Tagore and Sanjay Dutt along with Bachchan. It is to be directed by Mahesh Manjrekar .

By postponing the launch of his film, Bachchan has proved that his ‘Dostana’ continues with Johar even after his demise.
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laters,

rjt1146

07-01-2004, 02:06 PM

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A shoe story

As expected, the attendance at the chautha ceremony of veteran producer Yash Johar on June 29 was over-crowded. Top stars, producers, directors, music directors, industrialists were all there at The Club to pay their condolences.

Although arrangements had been made for collecting people’s footwear, secured in plastic bags, and handing out tokens to the persons concerned, the retrieval became a nightmarish experience for many. When it was time to leave, there was pandemonium as people jostled, pushed, shoved and pulled to get back their footwear in return for the tokens.

Despite their best efforts, the persons at the counter just couldn’t cope with what looked like a sea of humanity. There were some industry people who took as long as an hour only to lay their hands on their shoes!

Sensing the chaos that would happen at the end, Shah Rukh Khan who was standing at the entrance cautioned several people to keep their shoes in their cars rather than at the counter so that they wouldn’t have to stand in the long queue.

source: hindustantimes
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laters,

zor1975

07-02-2004, 12:06 PM

YASH JOHAR: A SUPER-HIT IN HEAVEN!

TANUJ GARG | Friday, July 02, 2004 12:15:30 IST
YASH JOHAR is in heaven, having left behind a sea of warm memories and unparalleled goodwill.

   
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YASH JOHAR is in heaven, having left behind a sea of warm memories and unparalleled goodwill. True to the Lifetime Achievement awards he was given recently, his is a classic example of a "lifetime marked with consecutive achievements". Like a friend who met Yash Uncle at a chemist at Napean Sea Road and was bowled over by the man's affability and down-to-earth nature, I must have met him barely twice or thrice but had him almost instantly on my love-list for the tremendous vibes I got from him. To be honest, Yash Johar became Yash Uncle for me because of KARAN. I knew I'd get along famously with the latter when he told me that while one good friend in life was enough, the second was a bonus. That's because by nature I've always been a bit wary of people and taken time in building an association, which I believe, should be for life. But Karan was an exception. In a brief span, I grew immensely fond of him and like his father, K JO (as we fondly call him) is one of the quickest and most adorable friends I have found recently. On the morning of the day Yash Uncle left us, I was with Karan, my friend, with a lump in my throat and a tear in my eye. We knew it wouldn't be long, yet the glimmer
of hope is what kept us all going.
Later that evening, when Uncle's magnanimous heart surrendered itself to God, I didn't have the courage to meet Karan. I sent him a message and prayed. Prayed hard that I'd bridge Karan's loss by being a younger brother to him.

zor1975

07-02-2004, 12:19 PM

Channel follows 'Guests' at Leelavati Hospital
By Subhash K. Jha

Good grief. On Saturday night when Yash Johar breathed his last, the TV channels had a blast. Without keeping in mind the solemnity of the occasion, Aaj Taj parked its crew in front of Leelavati hospital in Mumbai, recording the comings and goings of celebrities in the manner that news channels had behaved in the hotel lobby at Mr Bachchan’s 60th birthday bash two years ago.
There’s a time and place for the paparazzi. Death is a very private occasion. Aaj Tak should have showed some grace in the face of grief. Instead, the excited female correspondent chirped as though she was at an awards function. “Oh, here comes Salman! He might speak to us.”

Salman simply glared into the camera, got into his car and drove away. No one was willing to speak. So, the Hindi channels got more ambitious. Aaj Tak got Jackie Shroff, while Sahara Samay asked Sanjay Khan (with a cellphone showing on screen in case we miss the point) to comment. The Aaj Tak correspondent parroted the line about Mr Johar’s swach (clean) films all evening. Clean commentary? I’m not very sure if Sanjay Khan and Jackie Shroff were in any way connected to Mr Johar, or whether it makes sense to have people comment on the dead.

zor1975

07-02-2004, 12:29 PM

DIGNITY IN PAIN

Bhawana Somaaya
Posted online: Friday, July 02, 2004 at 0000 hours IST

Nobody watching the ever-enthusiastic Yash Johar arriving at Dharma Productions’ office, at the stroke of eleven every morning, could have suspected that the 75-year-old filmmaker was awaiting his curtain call *
e was putting up a brave front for more than a year. Smiling at award functions, embracing colleagues at parties, forever cheerful, forever accessible. Nobody watching the ever-enthusiastic Yash Johar arriving at Dharma Productions’ office, at the stroke of eleven every morning, could have suspected that the 75-year-old filmmaker was awaiting his curtain call. Johar first learnt about his ailment almost 18 months ago and characteristically, held back the information. For a long time he refused to acknowledge the symptoms. An eternal optimist, he hoped that the aches and pains would subside on their own, and the doctors would be forced to change their diagnosis. After all, Johar was used to defying medical predictions.

Many years ago, when shooting for Sridevi-starrer Gumraah in Mauritius, Johar had injured his foot and was advised complete bed-rest. But he was up and moving the very next day on the sets, and ten days later, boarding a flight to Mumbai. No amount of cajoling or pleading from wife Hiroo could diminish his spirit. This time too, Johar hoped that he would be able to alter the equations. Except that the stakes were far greater than he had anticipated.

In the coming weeks, he began to lose weight rapidly which was conveniently attributed to the pre-production pressures of their soon-to-be-launched Kal Ho Naa Ho. When it was time to begin the routine tests, Johar manipulated his time spent at the hospital without arousing suspicion either on domestic or work front. Every morning he would leave home telling his wife that he was going for the shooting. And on the way, phone his son to say that he was going to the bank. He’d arrive at Filmcity in the evening, and return home after pack-up to resume the same routine the following day. The only one to know of Johar’s dark secret and the impending tragedy was his old driver, Jeevan. And Jeevan was sworn to loyalty.

For a long time he refused to acknowledge the symptoms. An eternal optimist, he hoped that the aches and pains would subside on their own, and the doctors would be forced to change their diagnosis *
Months rolled by. The first schedule of the film was completed without hitches. The unit was now preparing to leave for a three-month schedule to USA. Johar stayed back on excuse of pending meetings with financiers. The fact was that he was bidding time for an isolated and transparent meeting with his physician. And this time his physician wasn’t willing to indulge his patient. He had warned Johar that they needed to start on further investigations as soon as possible, but Johar had been delaying the procedure. His doctor was upset that he had not yet disclosed his ailment to his family. “If you don’t do it immediately then I will,” his doctor threatened him.

The doctor’s anxiety was understandable. The investigations needed signatures of relatives before embarking on the treatment. They had waited long enough and now time was running out. A week later, Johar arrived in Manhattan. And the following morning, he was on the sets. Until then he had not made up his mind about how and when he was going to break the news to his son. He wasn’t even sure if he was going to first inform his son or his wife. Or maybe, both together. From a distance, he watched Karan scribble furiously on his paper and could sense his tension. Perhaps it was wrong timing. In a corner, director Nikhil Advani was getting ready to stage a crucial scene and there were some last-minute changes. As Johar strolled on the sets, carelessly surveying the furniture, Karan pre-occupied as he was, asked, “You want to tell me something daddy?”

*
There was an awkward pause and involuntarily Johar nodded. He walked to the adjoining room, with Karan following him. As soon as they faced each other, Karan for some strange reason blurted, “You are not suffering from cancer, are you?” There was a long silence and then Karan broke down.

The shooting was cancelled for the day, but resumed the next morning with a resolution that no tragedy would come in the way of work. The schedule carried forward undisturbed as Yash Johar underwent one treatment after another, sometimes in India and sometimes abroad. Doctors were shocked by his stamina and his spirit to fight back the dreaded cancer. Most patients in his condition, they said, would be confined to bed, but Yash Johar was a miracle!

Till the end, he never revealed how much pain he endured. But it must have been enormous knowing the ailment. It’s only when he could bear it no longer, that he succumbed. It has been a landmark journey for the filmmaker. Not only in his career, but in his attitude to life. He set an example in exhibiting dignity in pain.
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What a great man, he was such a trooper. Very tragic indeed.

rjt1146

07-02-2004, 09:48 PM

I-Yiy-YiY-YiY-Yaaaa http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/stars.gif  aLmost made me http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tear2.gif again http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/boxing.gif ..   i juzt reaD diz one, toDay ..

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IN CONTROL

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Karan Johar too was a picture of poise as he greeted industry folk who dropped by in dozens at Mumbai’s Lilawati Hospital to enquire about his father, Yash Johar’s health. Karan made sure that his mother was protected from any uncomfortable remarks and took on all queries head on. He loked in complete control and was quietly calm but admitted that this had been a turbulent year for him. “Let’s hope dad comes home soon and things are back to normal,” he prayed.
sourCe: screenindia

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laters,

Profiler

07-03-2004, 05:53 PM

Yash Johar — the ultimate "Entertainer" (http://www.tribuneindia.com/2004/20040630/jun29entv2-56k.ram)

Profiler

07-03-2004, 05:57 PM

Adieu Yash Johar

Posted online: Friday, July 02, 2004 at 0000 hours IST

 
‘Har pal yahan jee bhar jiyon... jo hai samaa kal ho naa ho...’ The evocative words from Yash Johar’s last production, Kal Ho Naa Ho, have taken on a new meaning after his death on June 26.

Johar, who is survived by wife Hiroo and director-son Karan, was cremated in Mumbai on Sunday. Karan, accompanied by veteran director Yash Chopra and actor Abhishek Bachchan, arrived in an ambulance with Johar’s body.

The Hindi film industry came out in full force to pay their respects to one of the most respected names in Bollywood.

Amitabh Bachchan, Anil Ambani and Shah Rukh Khan came in separate cars. “I miss my own parents a lot. But now I feel I’ve lost another father. He stood for everything beautiful in my life. The film industry is a wonderful place and Yash Johar was the most wonderful part of it,” Shah Rukh Khan asserted.

Others who attended the funeral were Dilip Kumar, Sunil Dutt, Subhash Ghai, Javed Akhtar with son Farhan, Preity Zinta, Rani Mukerji, Rakesh Roshan with son Hrithik, Fardeen Khan, Randhir and Rishi Kapoor, Vinod Chopra and Anupam Kher.  
 
Sunil Dutt said, “Aisa lag raha hai ki jaise mere ghar ka koi chala gaya hai (It feels as if I have lost someone from my own home).” He spoke about Johar’s deep passion for cinema and his keen eye for detail. “He was the production assistant for my films, Yeh Raaste Hain Pyar Ke and Mujhe Jeene Do. Watching him work, I could sense that he would become a big producer one day.” He also spoke about how Johar had been a pillar of strength when son Sanjay was arrested. “He stood by me like a younger brother.”

Actor Jeetendra spoke of his deep friendship with Johar. “I never worked with him, yet he was a genuine friend. He is an example that in this industry, friendships can grow and thrive without any maksad (reason) and work,” he said emotionally.

Director Subhash Ghai called Johar one of Bollywood’s goodwill ambassadors. “He was the first one to help in times of crisis. I remember him telling me during the making of Vidhata that I’d become a very big director some day,” Ghai recalled.

OBIT
Jaya Chakravarty, mother of actress Hema Malini, died in Mumbai on June 25. She was 78. She is survived by her two sons and daughter.

Chakravarty was diabetic and heart patient and the end came at a private hospital.She had produced three Hindi films starring Hema Malini—Swami, Dream Girl and Ratnadeep

rjt1146

07-03-2004, 08:19 PM

Quote[/b] (Profiler @ July 03 2004,12:53)]Yash Johar — the ultimate "Entertainer" (http://www.tribuneindia.com/2004/20040630/jun29entv2-56k.ram)
this was so touChinG http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif d e woRLd'z a better place 'coz of him http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

thanks for daT, proF http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

Profiler

07-06-2004, 05:50 AM

U r most welcome http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

nisha_muchhala

07-07-2004, 11:57 AM

Wow... news sure does travel fast in BollyWood naa? http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cool.gif

nisha_muchhala

07-07-2004, 12:01 PM

oh, I just remembered the IIFA Awards... Do you guyz remember that award Yash Johar got... can't remember what it was. Karan called upon Amitabh and Jaya to present it. What he said about Yash Uncle was ever so touching and there was not one person in the whole theatre that didn't have a tear in their eye http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tear2.gif. I really wonder how Karan will get through this. His relationship with his father was so strong. Hang in there!  http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

Profiler

07-07-2004, 02:21 PM

He got 'life achivment Award'  http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif

DDLJ

07-07-2004, 11:48 PM

Does anybody have a footage of that.  I'd like to cry along with that. http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tear2.gif

zor1975

07-09-2004, 03:09 PM

I don't know if this interview with Farah Khan was posted before, ( if so, please delete it Sarah , thanks).

uncle Tom and i got along really well’---Farah Khan, Choreographer,Director

   Farah khan on her relationship with yash johar — The man who bollywood ‘genuinely’ loved.

I've known Mr Yash Johar for almost nine years now. I was working on Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge with Aditya Chopra, which was where I met Karan (Johar) and when they were making Duplicate, Karan insisted I do the choreography. Tom Uncle (as we used to call him) and I got along really well. He was really happy that there was someone there who was trying to save money for him. The film took a long time to make, the script kept getting changed and Shah Rukh and I got really close to Tom Uncle. I've been with him for every film since then. I actually wasn't supposed to do Kal Ho Naa Ho, because I was supposed to do my own film, but I did it for him. Once it's a matter of family, it's a matter of family.

I think the film I enjoyed doing the most with him was Kuch Kuch Hota Hai. We all knew it was going to be a hit and Tom Uncle's first real taste of super-success. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham was hectic and Kal Ho Naa Ho was sad because by then he had cancer and he knew it.

I think the reason we called him Tom Uncle is because of Shah Rukh. Whenever anyone had any problem with customs or visas or anything like that, Tom Uncle would fix it for them. I think Shah Rukh meant to call him Uncle Sam or something like that, but somehow it became Tom.

He had a very strange, deadpan sense of humour. He was hard of hearing in one ear, so Karan and I were always cracking up at the way he heard one thing and said another. He used to always joke that after the amount of money he spent on the songs I did for his films, I would win the best choreographer award for smaller films.

He was the most generous man. I remember we had gone to Prague to shoot Duplicate and on the first day, Juhi's mother passed away. He cancelled the shoot, brought everyone back, and instead of just shooting at filmcity or something, he took the entire unit back after three months, and never made anyone feel guilty about it. He handled everything very calmly.

I could ask him for anything, as many dancers, whatever sets. It was like asking my own dad. We would both joke about how we were trying to save money and Karan would be the one always spending all the money. He would never try to cut corners and everyone was always very well looked after. Normally, on a silver jubilee, the trophies are sent just to the big names, but he used to make sure that even my assistants got trophies.

That's why the whole industry was there at the funeral. Not to be seen but because everyone genuinely loved him.

(As told to Leo Mirani)

DDLJ

07-09-2004, 06:12 PM

Oh.  How sweet.  http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/down.gif http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sweet.gif

luvshahkaj

07-09-2004, 06:40 PM

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Kajolnsrkfan

07-10-2004, 07:59 AM

Zor, that was a good article. http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/down.gif Another sweet memory. Thanks.

nisha_muchhala

07-10-2004, 12:36 PM

thanx for the article zor.....Very sweet. It's very touching to see how all the biggest and smallest or to be more polite lesser known stars all come out to pay their respects to Yash Uncle. http://www.kajol-boards.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/verysad3.gif

xenix83

08-05-2006, 09:33 AM

sad to see such a great figure in the showbiz left

aasha

08-05-2006, 10:48 AM

you know he absolotely loved Kajol. His b'day was on 6th September and if you remember in K3G that was when the Big B's and Kajol's dad's b'day was

avggomez

08-05-2006, 06:36 PM

it was so sad to read all this. i kno its too late in the day. but was very nive to read all of them. i wish the pics were here still. may be i'll chek them @ kajol mania.
we miss u yash Ji.