How well do you know Yash Raj Films?

The Yash Raj banner has produced quite a few landmark films, that have gone down in history. This Friday, it hopes to repeat the magic in the Saif Ali Khan Rani Mukerji-starrer, Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic. Before we get ready for the new film, test your knowledge on the movies that Yash Chopra and his son, Aditya, have made. 1. Which of the following Yash Chopra-directed movies was originally titled Yeh Kahaan Aa Gaye Hum? a. Silsila b. Veer Zaara c. VijayWrong! Try again..Wrong!The correct answer is B. It was initially named after a song in Chopras earlier film Silsila. Chopra struggled to find the desired old-world music for this film until Madan Mohans son, Sanjeev Kohli (who is the CEO of Yash Raj Films), suggested some of his fathers unused tunes. About 35 tunes were shortlisted, of which 11 were eventually used in the film. Correct!Chopra struggled to find the desired old-world music for this film until Madan Mohans son, Sanjeev Kohli (who is the CEO of Yash Raj Films), suggested some of his fathers unused tunes. About 35 tunes were shortlisted, of which 11 were eventually used in the film. 2. The composer duo of Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma and Hari Prasad Chaurasia, better known as Shiv-Hari, once gave music for Yash Raj Films on a regular basis. Name their first collaboration. a. Silsila b. Faasle c. Kabhie KabhieWrong! Try again..Wrong!The correct answer is A The duo went on to give memorable music in many Yash Raj Films like Chandni, Lamhe and Darr. Silsila, released in 1981, also marked the debut of Javed Akhtar as a lyricist. And another fact regarding this YRF film is that it is the only one where Shashi Kapoor plays an older brother to Amitabh Bachchan on screen. Correct!The duo went on to give memorable music in many Yash Raj Films like Chandni, Lamhe and Darr. Silsila, released in 1981, also marked the debut of Javed Akhtar as a lyricist. And another fact regarding this YRF film is that it is the only one where Shashi Kapoor plays an older brother to Amitabh Bachchan on screen. 3. Which actress was the original choice for Yash Raj Films Chandni? a. Sridevi b. Madhuri Dixit c. RekhaWrong! Try again..Wrong! The correct answer is C.Though she turned down the part, Rekha recommended Sridevi for the part. Chandni became a landmark in the latters career and also gave YRF a much needed reprieve as it was their first hit in almost a decade. The film also marked Aditya Chopras debut as assistant director. Correct!Though she turned down the part, Rekha recommended Sridevi for the part. Chandni became a landmark in the latters career and also gave YRF a much needed reprieve as it was their first hit in almost a decade. The film also marked Aditya Chopras debut as assistant director. 4. Which director, who subsequently made three films for YRF, made his debut with the small-budget flop Tere Liye? a. Kunal Kohli b. Sanjay Gadhvi c. Shaad AliWrong! Try again..Wrong! The correct answer is B.Tere Liye (2000), originally titled Tu Hi Bataa, also marked the debut of music composer Pritam. Gadhvi subsequently made Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai (2002) and the immensely successful Dhoom series for YRF. Pritam scored the music for all his films. Gadhvi later moved out of YRF and is now directing the Sanjay Dutt-starrer Kidnap for Ashtavinayak. Correct!Tere Liye (2000), originally titled Tu Hi Bataa, also marked the debut of music composer Pritam. Gadhvi subsequently made Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai (2002) and the immensely successful Dhoom series for YRF. Pritam scored the music for all his films. Gadhvi later moved out of YRF and is now directing the Sanjay Dutt-starrer Kidnap for Ashtavinayak. 5. Two of the three names mentioned below played SRKs friends in YRFs Dilwale Dulhania Le Jaayenge. Find the odd one out. a. Arjun Sablok b. Karan Johar c. Shaad AliWrong! Try again..Wrong! The correct answer is C.Arjun Sablok, who has directed films like Na Tun Jaano Na Hum and Neil and Nikki, played Rocky, while Karan Johar played Robbie. Shaad wasnt a part of DDLJ but went on to direct Saathiya (2002), Bunty Aur Babli (2005) and Jhoom Barabar Jhoom (2007) for Yash Raj Films. Correct!Arjun Sablok, who has directed films like Na Tun Jaano Na Hum and Neil and Nikki, played Rocky, while Karan Johar played Robbie. Shaad wasnt a part of DDLJ but went on to direct Saathiya (2002), Bunty Aur Babli (2005) and Jhoom Barabar Jhoom (2007) for Yash Raj Films. This quiz is best viewed in Internet Explorer and Netscape above version 6.0Compiled by Bikash