Pamela Chopra, a film producer and singer who was the wife of renowned director Yash Chopra, passed away on Thursday at the age of 74 in Mumbai, the family said in a statement on Thursday morning. Pamela Chopra, 74, died away this morning, the Chopra family would want to let you know with sorrowful hearts. Today at 11 am, she was cremated. The family would like to ask for privacy at this time of profound loss and introspection, and we are grateful for your prayers, according to the statement. Aditya Chopra, a director, and Uday Chopra, an actor, are Pamela Chopra’s surviving children. Aditya Chopra, her son, is wed to Rani Mukerji.
Yash Chopra’s wife Pamela Chopra Review the family’s statement.
In his tweet, seasoned lyricist Javed Akhtar honoured Pamela Chopra. The greater half of Shri Yash Chopra, Pam ji, passed away today, he wrote. She was a wonderful person. Warm, humorous, well-educated, and intelligent. She contributed to Yash ji’s writings and music, as I have experienced firsthand. She was a unique individual.
Today Pam ji the better half of Shri Yash Chopra has passed away . She was a great lady . Intelligent, educated , warm and witty . Those who like me have worked closely with Yash ji know about her contribution in his scripts and music . She was an exceptional person .
— Javed Akhtar (@Javedakhtarjadu) April 20, 2023
PamelaChopra worked on several Yash Raj Films as a vocalist, writer, fashion designer, and co-producer. Pamela Chopra recently appeared in the Netflix YRF documentary The Romantics, where she discussed her husband’s career in film.
At the age of 80, Pamela Chopra lost her husband Yash Chopra in 2012. In 1970, Pamela and Yash Chopra were wed. Their families were introduced via a mutual acquaintance.
The successful films Kabhie Kabhie, Noorie, Kaala Patthar, Silsila, Chandni, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, and Mujhse Dosti Karoge all had songs by Pamela Chopra that have become classics. All of these Yash Raj productions. Pamela Chopra received credit for writing Kabhie Kabhie in addition to her vocal achievements. Along with her husband, Yash Chopra, she also contributed to the writing of the 1997 movie Dil To Pagal Hai’s script. She has designed costumes for films like Sawaal and Silsila.