Yash Chopra made chiffon sarees symbol of romance in Bollywood. On Monday Masala

On Yash Chopra’s 89th birth anniversary, we tell you how the late director marked the beginning of chiffon sarees’ association with romance in Bollywood.

No matter how big of a fan we become of Hollywood films when it comes to romance, we can’t help but remember that scene from Chandni when Sridevi ran across the green meadows of the Swiss Alps in her gorgeous chiffon saree. Yash Chopra's films have an aura of taste, which comprises panoramic vistas, beautiful overarching facades of buildings, soulful music, hopeful love and, most importantly - absolutely stunning women embodying optimism and tradition through their couture. On the occasion of Yash Chopra’s 89th birth anniversary today, September 27, we dedicate our Monday Masala to the director who made chiffon sarees a symbol of romance in Bollywood.