Parampara (transl. Tradition) is a 1993 Indian Hindi-language action drama film directed by Yash Chopra. It was the last time Chopra directed a film outside his production house Yash Raj Films. It features an ensemble cast of Sunil Dutt, Vinod Khanna, Aamir Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Neelam Kothari, Raveena Tandon, Ashwini Bhave, Ramya Krishna and Anupam Kher. It marked the Bollywood debuts for both Saif and Ramya.
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Yash Raj Chopra was an Indian film director and film producer who worked in Hindi cinema. The founding chairman of the film production and distribution company Yash Raj Films, Chopra was the recipient of several awards, including 6 National Film Awards and 8 Filmfare Awards. He is considered among the best Hindi filmmakers, particularly known and admired for his romantic films with strong female leads. For his contributions to film, the Government of India honoured him with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2001, and the Padma Bhushan in 2005. In 2006, British Academy of Film and Television Arts presented him with a lifetime membership, making him the first Indian to receive the honour.
Chopra in 2012
Chopra with his brother B. R. Chopra at an event in 2007
Chopra with actor Amitabh Bachchan at the premiere of Paa in 2009
Chopra with actor Shahrukh Khan at a promotional event for their film Jab Tak Hai Jaan in 2012