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Nov 5, 2008 Wed (1600 hrs) Legendary filmmaker Baldev Raj Chopra died after prolonged illness at his residence in suburban Mumbai on Wednesday.

He was 94.

Chopra, credited with making of classics like Naya Daur (1957), Dhool Ka Phool (1959), Waqt (1965) and Insaaf Ka Tarazu (1980) died at around 0830 hrs at his Juhu residence.

He is survived by director son Ravi Chopra and two daughters Sashi and Neena.

According to family members, funeral would take place at the Juhu crematorium at around 1630 hrs on Wednesday.

He was also awarded the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke award for his contribution to Indian cinema.

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Nov 5, 2008 Wed (1400 hrs) Legendary filmmaker Baldev Raj Chopra died after prolonged illness at his residence in suburban Mumbai on Wednesday.

He was 94.

Chopra, credited with making of classics like Naya Daur (1957), Dhool Ka Phool (1959), Waqt (1965) and Insaaf Ka Tarazu (1980) died at around 0830 hrs at his Juhu residence.

He is survived by director son Ravi Chopra and two daughters Sashi and Neena.

According to family members, funeral would take place at the Juhu crematorium at around 1630 hrs on Wednesday.

He was also awarded the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke award for his contribution to Indian cinema.

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  Title: Legend passes away

Posted by: Rakesh Kumar Sharma

Date: Nov 05th, 2008

Comment: Doyen of Indian film industry passes away.

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