Prem Chopra Profile

Prem Chopra (born 23 September 1935) is an Indian actor in Hindi and Punjabi films. He has acted in 380 films over a span of over 60 years. He has a soft-spoken diction despite being a villain in most films. His 19 films, with him as antagonist and Rajesh Khanna in the lead role remain popular with audiences and critics.



Personal life and education


Prem Chopra, the third of six children of Ranbirlal and Rooprani Chopra, a Punjabi Khatri family, was born on 23 September 1935, in Lahore. After the partition of India, his family moved to Shimla, where he was brought up. His father desired that Prem be a doctor or an Indian Administrative Services officer.

Prem Chopra completed his schooling and college from Shimla after his father, who was a government servant, got transferred there. He graduated from Punjab University. He took part in college dramatics enthusiastically. At his father's insistence, he completed his graduation and then went to Mumbai. Soon after he made his debut film, his mother was diagnosed with mouth cancer and she died, leaving his then nine-year-old sister Anju to be looked after by his father and his four other brothers. The brothers had given warning to their respective wives that only if their sister is happy, would they be happy and Prem considers his sister to be his first daughter. Noted writer-director Lekh Tandon brought the proposal of Uma for marriage to Prem. Uma was the younger sister of the siblings Krishna Kapoor, Prem Nath and Rajendranath. The couple have three daughters, Rakita, Punita and Prerna Chopra. Rakita is married to film publicity designer Rahul Nanda. Punita owns a pre-school called Wind Chimes in Bandra, suburban Mumbai, and is married to singer and television actor Vikas Bhalla. Prerna is married to Bollywood actor Sharman Joshi. He resides in a duplex apartment in Pali Hill, Bandra in Mumbai.

He became estranged with two of his four brothers in the late 1980s. Prem Chopra had bought a bungalow in 1980 in Delhi, which was jointly owned by him and his father, and his father and one brother used to stay there. Prem had gotten his brother a job in Delhi, and made him stay at the bungalow. But his father, a day before his death, was made to sign a will favouring one of his brothers, taking away Prem's rights to the bungalow. Later, an income tax raid happened in that same house, and his brother said in the raid that Prem had given them the bungalow, but the house still was in name of Prem Chopra. Prem had two other houses in Mumbai also, which were sold off cheaply by his other brothers without telling him, as they needed the money.

His biography titled Prem Naam Hai Mera, Prem Chopra, written by his daughter Rakita Nanda, was released in April 2014.


Awards

1976 - Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award for his role in Do Anjaane
2004 - Legend of Indian Cinema Award at Atlantic City
Amongst other awards won, the Giants[clarification needed] honoured him with the "Lifetime Achievement Award". His has been honoured with a Lions Club Award, Ashoka Award, Ashirwad Award and the "Punjabi Kala Sangam Award."


Prem Chopra and aarde lyrics ::

Ye Shaam Mastaani Song Lyrics From Kati Patang (1970) | Hindi Movie

Filmography

• Udanchhoo (2018)
• Patel Ki Punjabi Shaadi (2017)
• Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai (2017)
• I Love NY (2015)
• 18.11 - A Code of Secrecy (2014)
• Disco Singh (2014)
• Honour Killing (2014)
• Heart Land (Completed) (2012)
• Power Cut (Punjabi) (2012)
• Challo Driver (2012)
• Delhi Safari (Voice) (2012)
• Agent Vinod (2012)
• Loot (2011)
• Love U...Mr. Kalakaar! (2011)
• Dharti (Punjabi) (2011)
• Patiala House (2011)
• Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron (2011)
• Golmaal 3 (2010)
• Mirch (2010)
• World Cupp 2011 (2009)
• Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year (2009)
• Daddy Cool (2009)
• Delhi-6 (2009)
• Money Hai Toh Honey Hai (2008)
• Khushboo(2008)
• Humsey Hai Jahaan (2008)
• Dhamaal (2007)
• Buddha Mar Gaya (2007)
• Undertrial (2007)
• Broken Thread (2007)
• Salaam-e-Ishq: A Tribute to Love (2007)
• Saawan... The Love Season (2006)
• Umar (2006)
• Bold (film) (2006)
• Mr Prime Minister (2005)
• Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi! (2005)
• Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara (2005)
• Viruddh... Family Comes First (2005)
• Ssukh (2005)
• Bunty Aur Babli (2005)
• Khullam Khulla Pyaar Karen (2005)
• Hum Kaun Hai ? (2004)
• Mysteries Shaque (2004)
• Shikaar (2004)
• Woh Tera Naam Tha (2004)
• Dil Pardesi Ho Gayaa (2003)
• Koi... Mil Gaya (2003)
• Dhund: The Fog (2003)
• Pyaar Ki Dhun (2002)
• Tera Mera Saath Rahen (2001)
• C.I.D. (2001 TV Series)
• Chori Chori Chupke Chupke (2001)
• Meri Adaalat (2001)
• Beti No. 1 (2000)
• Agniputra (2000)
• Baadshah (1999)
• Hindustan Ki Kasam (1999)
• Hote Hote Pyar Hogaya (1999)
• Jai Hind (1999)
• Anari No.1 (1999)
• Lal Baadshah (1999)
• Lo Main Aa Gaya (1999)
• Zulm-O-Sitam (1998)
• Maharaja (1998)
• Iski Topi Uske Sarr (1998)
• Hatya Kaand (1998)
• Dulhe Raja (1998)
• Military Raaj (1998)
• Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge! (1998)
• Udaan (1997)
• Jodidar (1997)
• Bhai Bhai (1997)
• Kaun Rokega Mujhe (1997)
• Gupt: The Hidden Truth (1997)
• Sapoot (1996)
• Hum Hain Premi (1996)
• Daanveer (1996)
• Sikander (1996 Video)
• Prem Granth (1996)
• Namak (1996)
• Return of Jewel Thief (1996)
• Mera Hindustan (1996)
• Diya Aur Toofan (1995)
• Zamaana Deewana (1995)
• Saajan Ki Baahon Mein (1995)
• The Don (1995)
• God and Gun (1995)
• Aazmayish (1995)
• Jawab (1995)
• Andaz (1995 TV Series)
• Aashique Mastane (1995)
• Raghuveer (1995)
• Jallaad (1995)
• Ahankaar (1995)
• Ab Insaf Hoga (1995)
• Aao Pyaar Karen (1994)
• Yaar Gaddar (1994)
• Brahma (1994)
• Prem Yog (1994)
• Betaaj Badshah (1994)
• The Law (1994)
• Laadla (1994)
• Insaniyat (1994)
• Raja Babu (1994)
• Gopalaa (1994)
• Karan (1994)
• Cheetah (1994)
• Santaan (1993)
• 15 August (1993)
• Aaja Meri Jaan (1993)
• Izzat Ki Roti (1993)
• Phool Aur Angaar (1993)
• Kshatriya (1993)
• Jaagruti (1993)
• Aasoo Bane Angaarey (1993)
• Ghar Jamai (1992)
• Aaj Ka Goonda Raj (1992)
• Tahalka (1992)
• Khiladi (1992)
• Tyagi (1992)
• Bewaffa Se Waffa (1992)
• Virodhi (1992)
• Prem Deewane (1992)
• Mere Sajana Saath Nibhana (1992)
• Khel (1992)
• Insaaf Ka Khoon (1991)
• Ghar Parivaar (1991)
• Princess from Kathmandu (1991)
• Phool Bane Angaarey (1991)
• Mast Kalandar (1991)
• Veerta (1991)
• Doodh Ka Karz Hindi
• Upkar Dudhache Marathi Film (1990)
• Paap Ki Kamaee (1990)
• Police Public (1990)
• Atishbaz (1990)
• Azaad Desh Ke Gulam (1990)
• Aag Ka Gola (1990)
• Kali Ganga (1990)
• Sikka (1989)
• Daata (1989)
• Dana Paani (1989)
• Jung Baaz (1989)
• Abhimanyu (1989)
• Garibon Ka Daata (1989)
• Rakhwala (1989)
• Clerk (1989)
• Santosh (1989)
• Sachché Ká Bol-Bálá (1989)
• Joshilaay (1989)
• Indira (1989)
• Dav Pech (1989)
• Aakhri Badla (1989)
• Kaanoon Ki Awaaz (1989)
• Kanoon Ka Harz (1989)
• Mitti Aur Sona (1989)
• Gharana (1989)
• Majboor (1989)
• Mahaveera (1988)
• Charnon Ki Saugandh (1988)
• Shukriyaa (1988)
• Shahenshah (1988)
• Mera Muqaddar (1988)
• Mera Shikar (1988)
• Gunahon Ka Faisla (1988)
• Sagar Sangam (1988)
• Insaf Ki Pukar (1987)
• Hiraasat (1987)
• Hawalaat (1987)
• Majaal (1987)
• Kalyug Aur Ramayan (1987)
• Hukumat (1987)
• Mard Ki Zabaan (1987)
• Watan Ke Rakhwale (1987)
• Avinash (1986)
• Preeti (1986)
• Ilzaam (1986)
• Swarag Se Sunder (1986)
• Waapsi (1986)
• Shatru (1986)
• Saveray Wali Gaadi (1986)
• Nagina (1986)
• Bhavani Junction (1985)
• Oonche Log (1985)
• Mard (1985)
• Telephone (1985)
• Sitamgar (1985)
• Arjun (1985)
• Sarfarosh (1985)
• Ram Tere Kitne Nam (1985)
• Bond 303 (1985)
• Kali Basti (1985)
• 3D Saamri (1985)
• Haqeeqat (1985)
• Aaj Ka Daur (1985)
• Awaaz (1984)
• Manzil Manzil (1984)
• Duniya (1984)
• Ram Tera Desh (1984)
• Maqsad (1984)
• Ghar Ek Mandir (1984)
• Teri Bahon Mein (1984)
• Mawaali (1983)
• Bandhan Kuchchey Dhaagon Ka (1983)
• Betaab (1983)
• Souten (1983)
• Prem Tapasya (1983)
• Jaanwar (1983)
• Daulat Ke Dushman (1983)
• Pukar (1983)
• Andha Kanoon (1983)
• Sawaal (1982)
• Desh Premee (1982)
• Gopichand Jasoos (1982)
• Haathkadi (1982)
• Do Dishayen (1982)
• Khud-Daar (1982)
• Raksha (1982)
• Farz aur Kanoon (1982)
• Ek Aur Ek Gyarah (1981)
• Shakka (1981)
• Naseeb (1981)
• Kranti (1981)
• Aas Paas (1981)
• Sansani: The Sensation (1981)
• Dostana (1980)
• Aanchal (1980)
• Alibaba Aur 40 Chor (1980)
• Lootmaar (1980)
• Saboot (1980)
• Dhan Daulat (1980)
• Nishana (1980)
• Ram Balram (1980)
• Kaala Patthar (1979)
• Jhoota Kahin Ka (1979)
• The Great Gambler (1979)
• Bebus (1979)
• Dil Aur Deewar (1978)
• Phandebaaz (1978)
• Des Pardes (1978)
• Azaad (1978)
• Do Musafir (1978)
• Trishul (1978)
• Tyaag (1977)
• Immaan Dharam (1977)
• Kasum Khoon Ki (1977)
• Jagriti (1977)
• Adha Din Adhi Raat (1977)
• Adha (1977)
• Darling Darling (1977)
• Thief of Baghdad (1977)
• Jadu Tona (1977)
• Dream Girl (1977)
• Dildaar (1977)
• Paapi (1977)
• Mehbooba (1976)
• Lagaaam (1976)
• Bairaag (1976)
• Barood (1976)
• Maha Chor (1976)
• Do Anjaane (1976)
• Kala Sona (1975)
• Do Jhoot (1975)
• Do Jasoos (1975)
• Raaja (1975)
• Sanyasi (1975)
• Benaam (1974)
• Ajanabee (1974)
• Jab Andhera Hota Hai (1974)
• Prem Nagar (1974)
• Vachan (1974)
• Pocket Maar (1974)
• Bobby (1973)
• Jugnu (1973)
• Jheel Ke Us Paar (1973)
• Gehri Chaal (1973)
• Chhupa Rustam (1973)
• Nafrat (1973)
• Keemat (1973)
• Daag: A Poem of Love (1973)
• Dastaan (1972)
• Raja Jani (1972)
• Gora Aur Kala (1972)
• Apradh (1972)
• Be-Imaan (1972)
• Raaste Kaa Patthar (1972)
• Haré Raama Haré Krishna (1971)
• Pyar Ki Kahani (1971)
• Lagan (1971)
• Hulchul (1971)
• Aap Aye Bahaar Ayee (1971)
• Prem Pujari (1970)
• Samaj Ko Badal Dalo (1970)
• Pagla Kahin Ka (1970)
• Purab Aur Paschim (1970)
• Himmat (1970)
• Jawab (1970)
• Yaadgaar (1970)
• Kati Patang (1970)
• Do Raaste (1969)
• Ek Shriman Ek Shrimati (1969)
• Anjaana (1969)
• Waris (1969)
• Doli (1969)
• Duniya (1968)
• Jhuk Gaya Aasman (1968)
• Haye Mera Dil (1968)
• Latt Saheb (1967)
• Aamne - Saamne (1967)
• Upkar (1967)
• Around the World (1967)
• Kunwari (1966)
• Sagaai (1966)
• Teesri Manzil (1966)
• Mera Saaya (1966)
• Shaheed (1965)
• Sikandar E Azam (1965)
• Nishan (1965)
• Poonam Ki Raat (1965)
• Woh Kaun Thi? (1964)
• Main Shadi Karne Chala (1962)
• Mud Mud Ke Na Dekh (1960)
• Chaudhary Karnail Singh (1960)
• Hum Hindustani (1960)