Prem Chopra
Birthplace: Lahore, Punjab, British India
Prem Chopra is an actor in Hindi and Punjabi films. Prem Chopra was born to a Hindu Punjabi family in Lahore on 23 September 1935 to Ranbirlal and Rooprani Chopra. He was third of six children.His father worked at the attorney-general's office. He was brought up in Shimla. His father wanted him to be a IAS officer but Chopra pursued performing arts in College and graduated in arts from Punjab University. Shimla had a strong theater movement in the period 1957-1961 and Chopra reveled in it. He watched a lot of Hindi and English movies and, after graduation, came to Bombay in the early 1960's and joined the Times of India's circulation department due to his art's degree. Simultaneously, he kept visiting studios and tried to get a break in films.
He kept trying to get a break in films. Prem Chopra made his debut in Bollywood with the Bharat Bhushan-starer Mud Mud Ke Na Dekh in 1960, which didn't do well. In 1960 he got a Punjabi film Chaudhary Karnail Singh opposite established star Jabeen Jalil and the film won a National Award and got Prem noticed.But he didn't have much hit Hindi films till 1964 with exception of his debut Punjabi hit films Karnail Singh and Sapni.
Next in 1964 he played Sukhdev in Shaheed, one of his rare positive leading roles which became hit.His performances from 1965-67 in hit films like Sikandar E Azam ,Nishan,Kunwari,Teesri Manzil ,Mera Saaya and Upkar showcased his versatility. After Teesri Manzil and Upkaar he was flooded with films as a villain. Prem Chopra continued working with TOI, when already he was part of box-office hits like Nishan,Sikandar E Azam in 1965 and Sagaai, Mera Saaya in 1966. After Upkaar in 1967 he left The Times of India. As a villain, he gained fame all round India when he acted with Superstar Rajesh Khanna in Do Raaste. The duo of Rajesh-Prem worked in 19 films from 1969 till Ghar Parivaar in 1991.In the critically acclaimed comedy film Hulchul (1971), played the lead hero in this suspense thriller and was not a villain and Prem was leading man in Kunwari(1966), Samaj Ko Badal Dalo(1970). Prem Chopra played the main lead in 1970 box-office hit small budget comedy film Samaj Ko Badal Dalo as lead hero and was paired opposite Tamil actresses Kanchana and Shardha. The song sung by Rafi and pictured on Prem Chopra -Tum Apni Saheli Ko Itna Bata Do Ki Usse Koi Pyar Karne Laga Hai from this 1970 film continues to be popular. His peak period in Hindi films as a villain has been from 1967 to 1991. After 1999, he appeared as a villain in very few films. He took up positive character roles from 1999 and started getting more positive roles from 2005.His screen space got reduced in the films after 2005.
Chopra regards his best roles and costumes were in Shaheed (1965), Sikander-e-Azam (1965), Kunwari (1966), Upkaar (1967),Do Raaste (1969), Purab Aur Pachhim(1970), Kati Patang (1970), Keemat(1973), Ajanabee(1974),Prem Nagar(1974), Kaala Sona (1975), Mehbooba(1976), Do Anjaane (1976),Jaadu Tona (1977), Tyaag (1977), Dostana (1980), Kranti (1981), Souten, Oonche Log (1985), Phool Bane Angaarey (1991), Bewaffa Se Waffa(1992). Prem played positive roles with large screen space in few films in 60's to 90's like in Shaheed, Kuwari, Samaj Ko Badal Dalo, Hulchul, Jadu Tona, Prem Pratigya.Later after 1999 Chori Chori Chupke Chupke and Koi Mil Gaya, Bunty aur Bubli, Virrudh, Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara, Dhamaal, Rocket Singh, Delhi 6, Daddy Cool.had him in positive roles.
He has ever since 1967 been a leading villain in Hindi films. The dialogs "My name is Prem, Prem Chopra" from the film Bobby and from the film Souten "Mai wo bala hu jo sheshay se pathar ko todtee hai" which closely translates to "I am that trouble which crushes stones with glass" are immensely popular.
Prem Chopra married Uma, who is the younger sister of Krishna Kapoor, Prem- nath and Rajendranath in 1969 and they have three daughters: Rakita, Punita and Prerana.
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- 2020 | Main Hoon Khalnayak
- 2019 | Line of Descentas Bharat Sinha
- 2019 | Saahil - Zindagi Ni Shodhmaas Prem Chopra
- 2018 | Halfa Macha Ke Gail
- 2018 | Jindari
- 2018 | Udanchhooas Guru G
- 2017 | Jeena Isi Ka Naam Haias Shaukat Ali Mirza 'KarachiWale'
- 2017 | Masti Nahi Sastias Nandlal Choudhary
- 2017 | Patel Ki Punjabi Shaadias Premlal Tandon
- 2017 | Shaadi Abhi Baaki Hai
- 2015 | Hey Broas Gopi's grandfather
- 2015 | Honour Killingas Gurmail Singh
- 2015 | I Love NYas Randhir's Father
- 2015 | Jai Jawaan Jai Kisaanas Pt. Govind Vallabh Pant
- 2014 | 18.11as Gogoi
- 2014 | Disco Singhas Papaji (Pammi's father)
- 2014 | Let's Changeas Prem Chopra
- 2013 | Deewana Main Deewanaas Ajit Singh
- 2012 | Challo Driveras Dadaji
- 2012 | Heart Landas Ranbir Singh
- 2012 | Power Cut
- 2012 | Qayamat Hi Qayamatas Father
- 2012 | Six December
- 2012 | Delhi Safarias Kaalia
- 2012 | Agent Vinodas David Kazaan
- 2011 | Dharti
- 2011 | Lootas Khan
- 2011 | Patiala Houseas Veerendra Singh Saini
- 2011 | Shrimathias Roy
- 2011 | Love U... Mr. Kalakaar!as Ritu's Nanaji
- 2010 | Mirchas Raja Nirgun Singh
- 2010 | My Husband's Wife
- 2009 | World Cupp 2011as BICI Chairman
- 2009 | Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Yearas P.S. Bedi
- 2009 | Daddy Cool: Join the Funas Uncle Murphy
- 2009 | Delhi-6as Lala Bhairam
- 2008 | Hum Sey Hai Jahaan
- 2008 | Khushboo: The Fragraance of Loveas Retd. Subedar Harmeet Singh
- 2008 | Money Hai Toh Honey Haias Krishnakumar Jaiswal
- 2007 | Broken Threadas Vashishta
- 2007 | Undertrialas Advocate P.P. Verma
- 2007 | Buddha Mar Gayaas Prem Chopra
- 2006 | Boldas Priya's father
- 2006 | Saawan... The Love Seasonas Faikirchand 'Fakki Cappar' Kapoor
- 2006 | Umaras Chandrakant 'Chander' Mehta
- 2005 | Khullam Khulla Pyaar Karenas Damani
- 2005 | Mr Prime Minister
- 2005 | Ssukhas Judge
- 2005 | Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi!as Uncle
- 2005 | Viruddh... Family Comes Firstas Arora
- 2005 | Bunty Aur Bablias Sikh Truck Driver
- 2004 | Hum Kaun Hai?as Anita's husband
- 2004 | Mysteries Shaque
- 2004 | Shikaaras Nikhil Prem Chopra
- 2004 | Woh Tera Naam Thaas Kishanlal
- 2003 | Dhund: The Fogas Rajendra Malhotra
- 2003 | Dil Pardesi Ho Gayaaas Muslim Priest
- 2003 | Koi... Mil Gayaas Harbans Saxena
- 2002 | Pyar Ki Dhunas Mr. Mulkraj
- 2002 | Tak Misti Jiban
- 2001 | Chori Chori Chupke Chupkeas Dr. Balraj Chopra
- 2001 | Meri Adaalat
- 2001 | Tera Mera Saath Rahenas Mr. Khanna
- 2000 | Agniputra
- 2000 | Beti No. 1as Dashrath Bhatnagar
- 1999 | Anari No. 1as Rahul's Uncle (Chacha)
- 1999 | Jai Hindas Pandit Roshanlal
- 1999 | Lo Main Aa Gaya
- 1999 | Baadshahas CBI Chief
- 1999 | Hindustan Ki Kasamas Brigadier B. S. Brar
- 1999 | Hote Hote Pyar Hogayaas Jagawar
- 1999 | Lal Baadshahas Sultan Singh (Guest Appearance)
- 1998 | Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge!as Hotel Manager
- 1998 | Dulhe Rajaas Bishambar Nath
- 1998 | Hatya Kaand
- 1998 | Iski Topi Uske Sarras Udham Singh
- 1998 | Millitary Raaj
- 1998 | Yamraajas Inspector Dharamveer
- 1998 | Zulm-O-Sitamas Dharamdas
- 1997 | Bhai Bhaias Senior Police Officer
- 1997 | Gupt: The Hidden Truthas Mantri
- 1997 | Jodidaras Landlord
- 1997 | Kaun Rokega Mujhe
- 1997 | Udaanas Mr. Sood
- 1996 | Daanveeras Karnal Singh
- 1996 | Hum Hain Premi
- 1996 | Mera Hindustan
- 1996 | Namakas Rajinder 'Jinder'
- 1996 | PremGranthas Kedar Nath
- 1996 | Return of Jewel Thiefas Chief Minister Neelkanth
- 1996 | Sapootas Dhaneshwar
- 1995 | Aashique Mastaneas Retd. Major Prem Singh Ahluwalia
- 1995 | Aazmayishas R.K. Khanna
- 1995 | Ab Insaf Hogaas Girdharilal
- 1995 | Ahankaaras Prem Chopra
- 1995 | Diya Aur Toofanas Gajendra Singh
- 1995 | God and Gunas Balraj Sahoo
- 1995 | Jallaad
- 1995 | Jawabas Sobhraj
- 1995 | Raghuveeras Minister Sevak Ram
- 1995 | Saajan Ki Baahon Meinas Pyarelal
- 1995 | The Donas Commissioner Malik
- 1994 | Aao Pyaar Karenas Sampat Rai
- 1994 | Betaaj Badshahas Daaga
- 1994 | Brahmaas Janakraj
- 1994 | Cheetahas Jaimal
- 1994 | Gopalaaas Rudra Pratap Singh
- 1994 | Insaniyatas Police Inspector Lotaram
- 1994 | Kanoonas Adavocate Dhananjay
- 1994 | Karanas Chaudhary Ramprasad Jwala
- 1994 | Laadlaas Suryadev
- 1994 | Prem Yogas Sethi
- 1994 | Raja Babuas Lakhan
- 1994 | Yaar Gaddaras Raghunath Singh
- 1993 | 15th Augustas Home Minister Bhurelal Nagpal
- 1993 | Aaja Meri Jaanas Kedar Nath Khanna
- 1993 | Aasoo Bane Angaareyas Sewakram'SK'
- 1993 | Aye Meri Bekhudi
- 1993 | Bulund
- 1993 | Izzat Ki Rotias Veerendra Pratap 'Veeru'
- 1993 | Jaagrutias Sunderlal
- 1993 | Phool Aur Angaaras Natwarlal
- 1993 | Santaanas Sethji (Asha's father)
- 1993 | Veertaas Sunderlal
- 1992 | Bewaffa Se Waffaas Ajghar Khan - Nagma's uncle
- 1992 | Ghar Jamai
- 1992 | Khelas Balwant
- 1992 | Mere Sajana Saath Nibhanaas Thakur Pratap Singh
- 1992 | Prem Deewaneas Natwarlal
- 1992 | Sanam Tere Hain Hum
- 1992 | Virodhias Bhagwat Pandey
- 1991 | Ghar Parivaaras Agarwal
- 1991 | In India Today
- 1991 | Insaaf Ka Khoonas Gopi Dada
- 1991 | Mast Kalandaras Prem
- 1991 | Phool Bane Angarayas Bishamber Prasad
- 1991 | Princess from Kathmandu
- 1991 | UPKAR DUDHACHEas Sampath
- 1990 | Atishbazas Kewal 'K.K.'
- 1990 | Azaad Desh Ke Gulamas Minister Narayan Das
- 1990 | Doodh Ka Karzas Sampath
- 1990 | Kali Gangaas Thakur Hukumchand
- 1990 | Paap Ki Kamaee
- 1990 | Police Publicas Kishan Sharma
- 1989 | Aag Ka Golaas Raja Babu
- 1989 | Aakhri Badlaas Denji
- 1989 | Abhimanyuas Ram Babu
- 1989 | Clerkas Sadhuram
- 1989 | Daataas Lala Naagraj
- 1989 | Dav Pechas K.K.
- 1989 | Garibon Ka Daata
- 1989 | Gharanaas Dharamdas
- 1989 | Indiraas Hari Chopra
- 1989 | Jung Baazas Bahadur Singh
- 1989 | Kaanoon Ki Awaazas Darshan Lall
- 1989 | Kanoon Ka Harz
- 1989 | Lahu Ki Awaz
- 1989 | Majbooras Kishanchand
- 1989 | Paanch Papias Chaudhari Raghuveer Singh
- 1989 | Rakhwalaas Jhingania
- 1989 | Sachche Ka Bol-Balaas Nandkishore Bata
- 1989 | Sikkaas Pranlal Sinha
- 1989 | Swarn Trisha
- 1988 | Charanon Ki Saugandhas Thakur Singh
- 1988 | Gunahon Ka Faislaas Choudhary
- 1988 | Inteqamas Advocate
- 1988 | Mahaveeraas Thakur Sher Singh
- 1988 | Mera Muqaddaras Rukka Pahadia
- 1988 | Mera Shikaaras Bhurelal
- 1988 | Sagar Sangamas Chaghan Lal 'Dhayal Das'
- 1987 | Hawalaatas Dr. Prem Pal
- 1987 | Hiraasatas Dhanraj 'Pat' Patwardhan
- 1987 | Hukumatas Nanumal Thekedar
- 1987 | Insaf Ki Pukaras Dhani Lal
- 1987 | Kalyug Aur Ramayanas Bhairon Singh
- 1987 | Majaalas Amrit Lal
- 1987 | Mard Ki Zabaanas Shrinath
- 1987 | Watan Ke Rakhwaleas Dr. Narendra Pratap
- 1986 | Avinashas Pratap
- 1986 | Ilzaamas Dhanraj
- 1986 | Kismetwalaas Thakur Baldev Singh
- 1986 | Naginaas Thakur Ajay Singh
- 1986 | Om
- 1986 | Preetias Prem Kumar
- 1986 | Rickyas Advocate Ram Khanna
- 1986 | Saveray Wali Gaadias Kishan Lal
- 1986 | Shatruas Nishikant Shah
- 1986 | Swarag Se Sunderas Pannalal
- 1985 | 3D Saamrias Mama Taklifchand
- 1985 | Aaj Ka Dauras Fakirchand
- 1985 | Arjunas Din Dayal Trivedi
- 1985 | Bhavani Junctionas Diwanchand
- 1985 | Bond 303as Shakti Verma
- 1985 | Haqeeqatas Azghar Pandey
- 1985 | Kali Bastias Kuber Nath
- 1985 | Mardas Dr. Harry
- 1985 | Oonche Logas Thakur Pratap Singh
- 1985 | Ram Tere Kitne Namas Thakur Tej Singh
- 1985 | Sarfaroshas Nyaya Sharma
- 1985 | Sitamgaras Jeevan Kumar
- 1985 | Telephoneas Amrit
- 1984 | Awaazas Gagan
- 1984 | Chakma
- 1984 | Duniyaas Prakash Chandra Bhandari
- 1984 | Ghar Ek Mandiras Sahu
- 1984 | Manzil Manzilas Niranjan Das
- 1984 | Maqsadas Dhanraj
- 1984 | Ram Tera Deshas Surendra Saxena
- 1984 | Teri Baahon Meinas Ajit Singh
- 1983 | Andhaa Kaanoonas Amar Nath
- 1983 | Bandhan Kuchchey Dhaagon Kaas Prakash Dutt
- 1983 | Betaabas Balwant
- 1983 | Mawaalias Julie's Father
- 1983 | Prem Tapasyaas Dr. Nandlal Kumar Singh
- 1983 | Pukaras Montero
- 1983 | Soutenas Sampatlal
- 1982 | Desh Premeeas Don
- 1982 | Do Dishayenas Jagan
- 1982 | Farz Aur Kanoon
- 1982 | Haathkadias Dr. Ramesh
- 1982 | Jaanwar
- 1982 | Khud-Daaras Bansi
- 1982 | Sawaalas Shamsher Singh
- 1981 | Aas Paasas Prem
- 1981 | Ek Aur Ek Gyarahas Vijay Sing
- 1981 | Krantias Shambhu Singh
- 1981 | Naseebas Raghu's eldest son
- 1981 | Rakshaas Big Hardy
- 1981 | Sansani: The Sensationas Prem Kumar Chopra
- 1980 | Aanchalas Jaggan Prasad
- 1980 | Adventures of Ali-Baba and the Forty Thievesas Shamsher
- 1980 | Dhan Daulatas Sujit Chopra
- 1980 | Dostanaas Mr. Daaga
- 1980 | Lootmaaras Damodar
- 1980 | Nishanaas Premee
- 1980 | Ram Balramas Chandan Singh
- 1980 | Sabootas Seth Dhanraj
- 1979 | Jhoota Kahin Kaas Prem
- 1979 | Kaala Pattharas Dhanraj Puri, Owner of the Coal Mine
- 1979 | The Great Gambleras Ramesh
- 1978 | Azaadas Prem Singh
- 1978 | Chamatkaar
- 1978 | Des Pardesas Bansilal
- 1978 | Dil Aur Deewaaras Boss
- 1978 | Do Musafiras Avinash Kumar
- 1978 | Phandebaazas Diwan Bunny
- 1978 | Trishulas Balwant Rai
- 1977 | Aadha Din Aadhee Raatas Gulshan
- 1977 | Adha
- 1977 | Dildaaras Advocate Shamsher Singh
- 1977 | Dream Girlas Prem Verma
- 1977 | Immaan Dharamas Ranjeet
- 1977 | Jadu Tonaas Amirchand
- 1977 | Jagriti
- 1977 | Kasam Khoon Kias Prem
- 1977 | Paapias Vikram
- 1977 | Thief of Baghdadas Jabir
- 1977 | Tyaagas Mahinder
- 1976 | Bairaagas Kunwal Pratap Singh
- 1976 | Baroodas Prem - Bakshi's Madrid Associate
- 1976 | Do Anjaaneas Ronjit Malik (Ronjho)
- 1976 | Lagaamas Shanga
- 1976 | Maha Choras Prem D. Singh
- 1976 | Mehboobaas Appa
- 1975 | Do Jasoosas Prem
- 1975 | Do Jhootas Shailesh
- 1975 | Kaala Sonaas Poppy Singh
- 1975 | Raajaas Sher Singh
- 1975 | Sanyasias Banwari 'Rakesh'
- 1974 | Ajanabeeas Moti Babu
- 1974 | Jab Andheraa Hota Haias Pratap Saxena
- 1974 | Pocket Maaras Madan Malhotra 'Mohanlal'
- 1974 | Prem Nagaras Badey Kunver Shamsher U. Singh
- 1974 | Vachanas Prem (Premnath)
- 1973 | Bobbyas Prem Chopra
- 1973 | Chhupa Rustamas Bahadur Singh
- 1973 | Daag: A Poem of Loveas Dheeraj Kapoor
- 1973 | Gehri Chaalas Madan
- 1973 | Jheel Ke Us Paaras Pratap
- 1973 | Jugnuas Ramesh
- 1973 | Keematas Shaktimaan
- 1973 | Nafratas Ramesh
- 1973 | Paanch Dushman
- 1972 | Apradhas Harnam Khanna
- 1972 | Be-Imaanas Deepak Das
- 1972 | Dastaanas Rajan
- 1972 | Gora Aur Kalaas Shamsher Singh
- 1972 | Raaste Kaa Pattharas Ranjeet Choudhary
- 1972 | Raja Janias Pratap Bahadur
- 1971 | Aap Aye Bahaar Ayeeas Kumar
- 1971 | Haré Rama Haré Krishnaas Dronacharya
- 1971 | Hulchulas Mahesh Jetley
- 1971 | Laganas Prem
- 1971 | Pyar Ki Kahanias Banke
- 1970 | Himmatas Boss
- 1970 | Kati Patangas Kailash
- 1970 | Pagla Kahin Kaas Shyam
- 1970 | Prem Pujarias Bilkis Mohammed (Billy)
- 1970 | Samaj Ko Badal Daloas Shyam
- 1970 | Yaadgaaras Prince Prem Singh
- 1969 | Anjaanaas Ramesh
- 1969 | Do Raasteas Birju Gupta
- 1969 | Dolias Prem Kumar
- 1969 | Ek Masoomas Mohan
- 1969 | Ek Shriman Ek Shrimatias Ajit Choudhary
- 1969 | Pardesan
- 1969 | Warisas Ram Kumar #1
- 1968 | Haye Mera Dilas Anand
- 1968 | The Skies Have Bowedas Prem Kumar Saxena
- 1967 | Aamne - Saamneas Prem Malhotra
- 1967 | Around the Worldas N
- 1967 | Latt Sahebas Prem
- 1967 | Upkaras Puran 'Kumar'
- 1966 | Kunwari
- 1966 | Sagaaias Kailash
- 1966 | Teesri Manzilas Ramesh
- 1965 | Nishanas Vikram
- 1965 | Poonam Ki Raatas Peter (Thelma's Boyfriend)
- 1965 | Shaheedas Sukhdev
- 1964 | Woh Kaun Thi?as Ramesh
- 1963 | Aeh Dharti Punjab Di
- 1963 | Sapni
- 1962 | Dr. Vidya
- 1962 | Main Shadi Karne Chalaas Prakash
- 1960 | Chaudhary Karnail Singhas Shera
- 1960 | Hum Hindustani
- 1960 | Mud Mud Ke Na Dekhas Pritam, M.A.
- 1955 | Tonga-Walias Actor
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