Switzerland salutes Yash Chopra’s showcasing the country’s beauty in his films!

Switzerland is paying tribute to the legendary filmmaker Yash Chopra, saluting his contribution of shiny g the focus on Switzerland’s beauty to Indians through the magic of his cinema. Yash Chopra is regarded as the ‘Father of Romance’ in India because of his iconic romantic films like Silsila, Lamhe, Kabhi Kabhie, Veer-Zaara, Dil To Pagal Hai, Chandni, Jab Tak Hai Jaan, and so many more. The Swiss authorities will celebrate Yash Chopra’s legacy across the country, especially in places where the filmmaker shot mega-hits like Darr and Chandni. His son Aditya Chopra also shot the all-time blockbuster, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge in Switzerland. Plus the YRF produced film Bachna Ae Hasseno was also partially shot there.

Remo Käser, Director of Sales Jungfrau Railways, Switzerland, reveals, “The legend, Yash Chopra, has presented the beauty of Switzerland and especially the Jungfrau Region to Indians across the world for generations, through his beautiful, soulful cinema. Indians, who come to Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe year on year, have always spoken to us about how the romantic films of Yash Chopra have pushed them to visit the Jungfrau Region and Interlaken and make memories for a lifetime.”

Every Indian has been enchanted by Switzerland’s snow-capped mountains, lush valleys, and pristine lakes in large part because of Yash Chopra’s films. It is said that he visited Switzerland for his honeymoon and was smitten by the country instantly. The Swiss government has continuously honoured the legendary filmmaker through the years.

In 2011, Switzerland’s Jungfrau Railways inaugurated a train named after him — an honour shared only with the railway’s founder, Adolf Guyer. The train featured his signature and name on a signboard. In May 2016, a bronze statue of Yash Chopra was installed by the Switzerland government as a tribute, near the Congress Centre in Interlaken, a popular tourist spot.

At the prestigious Victoria-Jungfrau Grand Hotel & Spa, a special deluxe cinema-themed suite was named after Yash Chopra. In 2011, the filmmaker inaugurated the suite. Lake Lauenen, in the Canton of Berne, is referred to as Lake Chopra! The Swiss government honoured Yash Chopra with the title of Ambassador of Interlaken, making him the first recipient of the award. He was also bestowed the Swiss Ambassador’s Award.

Remo adds, “Switzerland and India have a great bond of mutual respect and admiration and Yash Chopra has played a monumental role in solidifying the relationship between our great nations. Switzerland is only too proud to celebrate his legacy here.”

Set to release this Tuesday, the 14th of February, the much-awaited Netflix docu-series, The Romantics, is a celebration of the legacy of Yash Chopra, YRF, and its cultural impact on Indians over the past 50 years.

Directed by Oscar & Emmy-nominated filmmaker Smriti Mundhra, the 4 part series features icons of Hindi cinema who have come together to speak about Yash Chopra and YRF’s contribution to Indian cinema. The Romantics will feature 35 leading personalities from the film industry including Aamir Khan, Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, Amitabh Bachchan, Ranveer Singh, Rani Mukerji, Hrithik Roshan, Katrina Kaif, Anushka Sharma, and many more will give an inside look into the movies of Yash Raj Films.

Another highlight is that the reclusive head of the iconic Yash Raj Films, Aditya Chopra, has also recorded his first on-camera interview sharing insights about YRF and the Hindi film industry for The Romantics!

Netflix will release The Romantics on Feb 14, 2023