Prem Chopra was born on September 23, 1935, in Lahore, Punjab, British India (now in Pakistan). He is a veteran Indian actor best known for his extensive work in Hindi cinema, with a career spanning over six decades and more than 380 films.
He is especially renowned for his iconic portrayals of villains that became a staple in Bollywood during his peak years.
He was born into a Punjabi Hindu family and was the third of six children. Following the Partition of India in 1947, his family relocated to Shimla where he completed his schooling. He later graduated from Panjab University.
Though his father envisioned a career for him in medicine or civil service, Prem Chopra was drawn to the performing arts, actively participating in college theater. After graduation, he moved to Bombay (now Mumbai) in the early 1960s to pursue acting.
| Full Name | Prem Chopra |
| Nick Name | Prem |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Date of Birth | 23-September-1935 (90 years) |
| Birth Location | Lahore, Punjab, British India |
| Gender | Male |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Religion | Hindu |
| Zodiac Sign |
Virgo  |
| Height | 180 cm |
| Weight | 85 kg |
| Eye Colour | Dark Brown |
| Hair Colour | Bald |
| College | Panjab University, Chandigarh |
| Qualification | Bachelor Of Arts |
| Hobbies | Reading books |
Initially supporting himself by working in the circulation department of The Times of India, he simultaneously pursued opportunities in films, debuting in the Punjabi film "Chaudhary Karnail Singh" (1960), which won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Punjabi.
His breakthrough in Hindi cinema came with films like "Woh Kaun Thi?" (1964) and "Shaheed" (1965), in which he played the freedom fighter Sukhdev—a rare positive role for him. However, his defining moment was the villainous role in "Upkaar" (1967), after which he became one of the most sought-after antagonists in Bollywood.
Prem Chopra forged a successful on-screen partnership with superstar Rajesh Khanna, appearing together in 19 films from 1969 to 1991, including hits such as "Do Raaste," "Kati Patang," "Prem Nagar," and "Bebus."
From the late 1990s onwards, he reduced his villainous portrayals and increasingly appeared in supporting positive roles.
His memorable filmography includes classics like "Shaheed," "Upkaar," "Do Raaste," "Kati Patang," "Kala Sona," "Dostana," "Kranti," and many others. His contribution to Indian cinema has been widely recognized and he received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 68th Filmfare Awards in 2023.
He is married to Uma Chopra and has three daughters: Rakita Nanda, Punita Bhalla, and Prerna Joshi.
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References
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prem_Chopra
- https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0159159/
- http://www.premchopra.com/
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