Anupam Kher is currently vacationing in Switzerland, and he had a nostalgic moment during his trip when he came across something truly iconic — the Yash Chopra Train. The actor shared a heartfelt video on Instagram, standing beside the train at a snowy Jungfrau Railway Station. Scroll down to know more details.
Anupam Kher Comes Across The Yash Chopra Train
Actor Anupam Kher recently took to his Instagram handle to share a video showing the Yash Chopra Train in Switzerland. He posted the video with the caption, “YASH CHOPRA AND SWITZERLAND: The fact that ONE person’s cinematic vision can change the tourism industry of a country is UNBELIEVABLE! And that is exactly what I witnessed in my trip here. Almost every location has a #YashChopra stamp in Switzerland! His portraits, his statue, trains named after him, Bollywood restaurants, signboards in Hindi and thousands of Indian Tourists. I am deeply humbled and proud that I got to spend so much time with him, apart from being part of so many #YRF films. Yash ji – You will always be the GREATEST! Jai Ho!”
In the video, the actor expressed his emotions seeing Yash Chopra’s name on the train. He mentioned that the time he spent with the legendary filmmaker was the richest period of his life. He also shared that he misses him deeply. Anupam Kher also called Yash Chopra ‘the bestest’ and said having a train named after him at a breathtaking height was truly special.
The Yash Chopra Train In Switzerland
The Yash Chopra Train in Switzerland was launched in 2011. The Swiss authorities introduced it to honour the filmmaker for promoting Switzerland through his films. The train proudly displays Yash Chopra’s name and signature on a signboard. It runs on the scenic route to Jungfraujoch. This tribute also includes other special honours. Yash Chopra was named the ‘Ambassador of Interlaken,’ and a suite at the Victoria Jungfrau Grand Hotel was dedicated to him.
So, if you’re visiting Switzerland anytime soon, don’t forget to check out the amazing Yash Chopra Train.
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