Baldev Raj Chopra, or popularly known as BR Chopra, is an Indian director and producer of Hindi films and TV serials who died in Mumbai at the age of 94 on November 5, 2008. He was the elder brother of noted director and producer Yash Chopra. Some of his best-known films as director are 'Awam', 'Humraaz', 'Insaaf Ka Tarazu', 'Kanoon', 'Sadhna', and 'Nikaah'. Chopra was also the producer of the 1988 hit TV series 'Mahabharat', one of the most successful series in Indian television history. He also donned the producer hat for films such as 'Dhool Ka Phool', 'Waqt', 'Aadmi Aur Insaan', and 'Ittefaq'. He was honored with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1998. The 1960 film 'Kanoon' helped him earn the Filmfare Award for Best Director. In 2003, he was conferred the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award. In 2008, his work was recognized by the Dadasaheb Phalke Academy, which honored him with the Phalke Ratna Award. Chopra is survived by his son, Ravi Chopra, and two daughters Shashi and Bina.