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Along with Karan Johar, they form Bollywood’s most successful trio of filmmakers. Legendary Yash Chopra and the enigmatic Rakesh Roshan are the pillars of Bollywood who have given some of the biggest hits in the history of film-making. In Bollywood Bosses on April 19 at 10 pm, the History Channel revisits the legacy of Yash Chopra from his struggling pre-Partition days to the present times when he is Hindi cinema’s most enduring legend and India’s number one filmmaker. Chopra’s brand of cinema is distinct and his name and banner is a multibillion empire today. Rakesh Roshan’s journey in Bollywood too is equally dramatic. In fact, it is the ultimate tale of survival. From box office lows and financial dire straits to shootouts with the infamous Mumbai mafia to re-invention and unparalleled success, he has seen it all. Explore this incredible journey with him, his brother and music composer of choice Rajesh Roshan and his son and superstar actor Hrithik Roshan. Taste of the forbidden
From 1420 to 1912, it was home to 24 Chinese emperors. Join Nat Geo as it enters The Forbidden City on April 16 at 10 pm and looks at the stunning images of its magnificent palace buildings and reveals the secrets of those who lived there. Lying in the heart of Beijing, the Forbidden City is a city within a city. The palace buildings, constructed almost entirely of wood, have been recognised as a World Heritage site by the UN. It was truly a "forbidden" city. For centuries, access was denied to all but the emperor, his family and his most senior officials and servants. A swift and painful execution was the punishment for anyone who trespassed on its sacred precincts. With unprecedented access, the Nat Geo cameras enter the palace to provide stunning images of its magnificent buildings and reveal the secrets of those who lived there. — NF
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