How Did Anupam Kher Celebrate Yash Chopra’s Legacy at Jungfrau Railway?
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Key Takeaways
- Anupam Kher expresses deep nostalgia for his time with Yash Chopra.
- The Yash Chopra Train symbolizes the filmmaker's impact on tourism.
- Switzerland is filled with tributes to Yash Chopra.
- His films have significantly influenced Indian tourism.
- The train ride showcases stunning landscapes.
Mumbai, Oct 26 (NationPress) Acclaimed actor Anupam Kher is currently enjoying a holiday in Switzerland, reflecting on the "most fulfilling period" of his life.
On Sunday, he shared a captivating video on his Instagram from a railway station beside the Yash Chopra Train of the Jungfrau Railway in Switzerland.
In the video, he expressed, "What a breathtaking experience it is to see Yashji's name on this train. Yashji, you are incredible. The moments I spent with you are truly the most valuable of my life. To witness your name on a train in this snowy wonderland is surreal. I miss you immensely. You are the greatest. Having a train named in your honor in such a magnificent, snowy location is simply astonishing. Jai Ho, Jai Ho. Yash Chopra is exceptional. You are the supreme!"
He also wrote a heartfelt caption, stating, "Yash Chopra and Switzerland: It’s astounding how one individual’s cinematic vision can transform an entire country’s tourism sector! This is precisely what I experienced during my visit here. Almost every spot bears the #YashChopra mark in Switzerland! His portraits, his statue, trains named after him, Bollywood-themed restaurants, signboards in Hindi, and countless Indian tourists (sic)."
He further elaborated, "I feel immensely honored and proud to have spent so much time with him, aside from being part of numerous #YRF films. Yashji - You will forever be the GREATEST! Jai Ho. #Cinema #Magic #SwitzerlandDiaries."
The Yash Chopra Train is a unique Swiss train dedicated to the iconic Indian filmmaker Yash Chopra by the Swiss government. After years of showcasing Switzerland's breathtaking scenery in his films such as ‘Silsila’, ‘Chandni’, and ‘Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge’, Yash Chopra emerged as an unofficial ambassador for Swiss tourism in India. In 2011, as a homage, the Jungfrau Railways (Jungfraubahn) named one of their Stadler-built trains the “Yash Chopra Train”.
This train operates in the Bernese Oberland region, often traversing the route from Kleine Scheidegg to Jungfraujoch, famously known as the Top of Europe. It is a favorite among tourists, featuring a commemorative plaque and visuals celebrating Chopra's cinematic love story.