Yash Chopra passes away: Bollywood mourns the loss of a giant

Bollywood shocked as veteran film maker Yash Chopra passeds away at 8o.

Veteran filmmaker Yash Chopra breathed his last at Lilavati Hospital on Sunday, a hospital spokesperson said. He was 80. Chopra, who was suffering from dengue, died of multiple organ failure.

He is survived by wife Pamela and two sons Aditya and Uday. While Aditya is also a filmmaker, Uday is an actor. "He died of multi-organ failure. He was in the ICU," said a hospital official.

Yash Chopra leaves a void in Bollywood

PM pays tribute to Yash Chopra

Chopra was admitted to the hospital Oct 13. Filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt called Chopra's death a huge loss to Bollywood. "My brother Mukesh Bhatt called me at 6.30 p.m. and was crying. He gave me the news that Yashji is no more. He was very close to him. It is a sad demise and a huge loss," Mahesh told.

Chopra is known for having given blockbuster films like "Silsila", "Chandni", "Lamhe" and "Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge". The veteran filmmaker was busy shooting for his last directorial venture "Jab Tak Hai Jaan". The film is slated for a Diwali release Nov 13 and will see Shah Rukh Khan romancing Anushka Sharma and Katrina Kaif.

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has paid tribute to the noted filmmaker.

Celebrities are mourning the legendary filmmaker’s untimely death. Here are reactions on twitter.

Mahesh Bhatt: Heartbreaking news Yash Chopra passes away!

Neil Nitin Mukesh: :( :( :( yash uncle !!! :(:( My first director :( remember the way he pampered me as a child in VIJAY. Worked for him. I love him truly. An inspiration FOREVER ! :( :(

Riteish Deshmukh: The man who taught the country how to fall in love -passes away - you will always be with us through your work- King of Romance- RIP YASHJI

Shabana Azmi: Yashji!!!! How could you go? On your 80th birthday we wished for you to make 80 more films..its heartbreaking. Deepest condolences to the family

Boman Irani: Saddened and numbed! Oh Yash Uncle...we will miss you!!!

Madhur Bhandarkar: I'm shocked & saddened by the loss of Hindi Cinema's legend - Yash ji. romance in cinema will always be incomplete without you. RIP

Sonam Kapoor: Rip yashji Heartbroken.. Please RIP.

Shreya Ghoshal: R.I.P. Yash Uncle. I can't still believe this has happened..

Amitabh Bachchan: Yash Chopra passes away .. Just now a hour ago ..

Sushmita Sen: Mr. Yash Chopra..a legend of love and love stories passes away :( my condolences to all his loved ones. Deeply saddened. Rest in Peace Sir..

Taslima Nasreen: Yash Chopra, You were one of the best filmmakers. We'll remember you.

Divya Dutta: Numbed hearing this!jst met him at amitji s bday!he was so full of life !terrible loss!RIP yashji!

Gul Panag: Yash Chopra;(

Mandira Bedi: Very sad to hear about Yashji. He was such an affectionate and kind person.. So big hearted and forever smiling. RIP, the King of Romance.

Akshay Kumar: I'm in shock and numb, can't believe the news, the man who immortalised love, Mr. Yash Chopra is no more. May his soul rest in peace…

Mahesh Bhupathi: :(

Arshad Warsi: I am extremely shocked n utterly saddened to hear about Yashji.... It's such a huge loss to our industry... May his soul rest in peace.

Lara Dutta Bhupathi: All I ever really knew of Hindi films began with Yash uncles brand of cinema. RIP Yash Chopra ji. Will miss you terribly.

Yuvraj Singh: Sad to hear about mr yash chopra! May his soul rest in peace

Suresh Raina: The film maker of all times ..shri Yash chopra passes away ..another legend is no more ..a very big loss to creativity ..god bless his soul

Narendra Modi: Yash Chopra ji made a mark as an excellent film maker. Indian film industry & movie lovers will truly miss him. May his soul rest in peace.

Ram Gopal Verma: Jab tak tha yash tab tak tha cinema

Neha Dhupia: Shocked and saddened to hear bout yash ji. Thank you for ur movies and ur magic sir... You'll never be forgotten! Rest in peace.

Salim Merchant: 2012 seems like the end of the legends. Dev saab, shammi ji, mehdi hasan, jagjit singh, rajesh khanna, ashok mehta and now yash chopra

Preity Zinta: Yash Uncle we will miss you. May god give peace to your soul . R. I. P

Anupam Kher: My mornings will never be the same. My learnings of life will never be the same. LOVE never be the same. And cinema will NEVER be the Same.

Rahul Bose: Terrible, terrible news. R.I.P. Yashji.

Mini Mathur: Anyone whose life has been touched & blessed by Yashji will be feeling this deep hollow sadness .. A lovable man who gave us so much love.

Sonu Nigam: Do pal ruka khwaabon ka kaarvaan, aur phir chal diye, tum kahaan hum kahaan!! Nothing more to say.

Dia Mirza: Deeply saddened...a stalwart film maker...champion of causes for the industry...kind heart...great soul...RIP Yashji

Pritish Nandy: Goodbye Yash. Will miss you. Yash Chopra was a great guy and a wonderful friend. Every life he touched will remember him forever.

Asha Bhosle: Just as I was getting over the grief of my daughter, my brother Yash Chopra Bhaisaab has left me. Sad year.