Netflix released the anticipated documentary ‘The Romantics’ on Tuesday, garnering praise from Bollywood fans around the world, especially those who had grown up loving Yash Chopra’s films.
The documentary explored the life of the famous film maker, who was responsible for some of the biggest hits like Chandni, Lamhe, DDLJ, Band Baja Barat, Mohabattien and Veer Zaara etc. Prominent actors from three generations like Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Katrina Kaif. Madhuri Dixit etc, will talk about their experiences of working with the film giant.
Pakistanis also grew up loving Chopra’s films, and didn’t hold back on praising the documentary.
Lawyer Reema Omer had written:
“Difficult to describe how watching #TheRomantics made me feel. It is a reminder of why Hindi films have had such a profound impact on people over the decades, and why we continue to yearn for such cinema. Fills the heart with so much love and nostalgia So, so beautiful!”
Journalist Sabahat Zakariya commented that the documentary stirred up many childhood memories .
The documentary especially focused on the iconic film Dilwalay Dulhania Le Jayienge, which was Chopra’s biggest ever hit with Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol in main leads. Many were moved by Khan’s comment on his relationship with the late director, and his comment that he considered Chopra a father figure.
Khan also revealed that the reason he acted in more romantic movies is because Chopra himself told him that his stare was intense and not meant for action movies.
Fans called ‘The Romantics’ a moving tribute to the generation that had grown up loving Yash Chopra’s films, and also said it was the perfect Valentine’s Day gift.
Watch ‘The Romantics’ on Netflix.
