Scenic locations with snow capped mountains and lush greenery has always been the forte of filmmaker, Yash Chopra and he indirectly always promoted Switzerland in his creations for which he is awarded with ‘Swiss Ambassador’s Award 2010’.

 

Yash Chopra brought the romance factor in Bollywood through his movies and always chose Switzerland the place for those perfect love songs and honey moon places.

 

The 78 years old actor reveals, “Switzerland has always been my first choice of destination for shooting outside India. Be it for its picture perfect snow capped mountains or lush green fields, it is truly a heaven on earth that has made every angle, every shot, and every frame of my movies breathtaking with the scenes vividly etched in people's mind.”

 

In an event, Swiss Ambassador HE Philipe Welti, started the show with Yash Chopra’s famous song ‘Aage Bhi Jaaney Na Tu’ from the movie ‘Waqt’, 1965.

 

HE Philipe Welti adds further, “His association with Switzerland dates back to 1965 when he was present at the very same lawns while shooting for his golden jubilee hit Waqt. For many Indians, a Yash Chopra movie has been their window to a scenic dreamland... a window to Switzerland.”

 

Young league actress, Deepika Padukone was also present on the occasion and she also congratulated the experienced filmmaker.

 

Deepika who honored Chopra with the award said, “It is pleasure to honor you. Thanks for giving me this opportunity.” Deepika is currently the brand ambassador of Tissot watches in India.