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Singer and writer Pamela Chopra, best known as the wife of filmmaker Yash Chopra, died at the age of 74 on Thursday. Her funeral was held earlier this morning, Yash Raj Film said in a statement. Fondly known in industry circles as Pam aunty, she tied the knot with the legendary filmmaker in 1970, and had two sons with him — producer Aditya Chopra and actor-producer Uday Chopra.
In an interview with Rediff, she spoke about both her sons, and expressed dismay that her late husband was often too busy to spend time with them. “The only thing that would upset me was if he missed birthdays of the children because they were so attached to him. Adi would be very disappointed. It happened once or twice,” she said.
She was also asked about Uday’s failed acting career, and she said that she was ‘very happy’ got out of ‘the shadow of his father and brother’. She said, “Now that he is on his own, he is very happy and he is learning the ropes. Hollywood is a very cut-throat place. Yes. He was the only one at home, although I would get to see him only for five minutes whenever he wanted to see my face. He would come down…as I would say, descend from the heavens (laughs) to come and see me.”
In a statement on Thursday, YRF confirmed Pam’s passing, and wrote, “With heavy hearts, the Chopra family would like to inform that Pamela Chopra, 74, passed away this morning. Her cremation took place at 11 am in Mumbai. We are grateful for your prayers and the family would like to request for privacy in this deep moment of sadness and reflection.”
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