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.”
Prem Chopra
Movies
Delhi Safari
Delhi Safari is the story of a journey undertaken by a cub leopard, his mother, a monkey, a bear and a parrot when the forest they live in is on the verge of destruction. A man is on the run to destroy the forest in order to erect a balcony.…
Aag Ka Gola
Poverty and hunger forces young Shankar to take up employment as a mechanic. To this extent all is well for him until he is arrested by the police for a crime he did not committed; but Shankar manages to escape only to witness that his mom die of shock; unable…
Dharti
Dharti is produced by Darshan Singh Grewal, J.S. Kataria and Jimmy Shergill, and stars Jimmy Shergill, Surveen Chawla, Rannvijay Singh, Japji Khaira, Prem Chopra, Rahul Dev, Binnu Dhillon & Shavinder Mahal. Jimmy Shergill’s background comes from Air Force as he is the Squadron leader. Serious Political Suspense Thriller. That’s what…
Qayamat Hi Qayamat
Kati Patang
Mahadvi runs away from her wedding venue as her uncle is marrying her to a person she doesn’t know to be with Kailash whom she finds in arms of Shabnam. Mahadvi repents and decides to go back to her uncle who has committed suicide after humiliation. She then decides to…
Khiladi
Four friends Raj Malhotra, Boney, Neelam Chaudhary and Sheetal decide to play a practical joke on Sheetal’s dad Kailash Nath. They telephone Kailash and tell him that his daughter has been kidnapped and demand a ransom of Rs. 200,000. Things seem to go according to plan until the police headed…
Double Dhamaal
After losing a huge sum to police officer Kabir Nayak, four slackers–Aditya Shrivastav, Boman Contractor, Manav Shrivastav, and Deshbandhu Roy–find themselves unemployed and broke. They come upon Kabir, who apparently lives a wealthy lifestyle now along with his wife Kamini, and sister Kiya. They intrude in his life, find out…
Rocket Singh
Harpreet Singh Bedi (Ranbir Kapoor) has just graduated and decides to five into the world of sales for an adventurous career. But soon his idea of success begins to clash. It’s the story of a fresh graduate trying to find a balance between the maddening demands of the ‘professional’ way,…
Agent Vinod
In Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhua, RAW Agent Vinod (Saif Ali Khan) is rescued by colleague Rajan (Ravi Kishan) from a rogue Pakistani army officer (Shahbaz Khan). In Russia/Uzbekistan, an ex-KGB Officer is tortured and murdered. In Cape Town, a group of international business tycoons discusses a rumor that the dead KGB…
Agniputra
The story begins with a man Arjun(mithun) working in a band with his family, consisting of 3 sisters and his widowed mother. Arjun then falls in love with the daughter of a MLA, who was involved with his family. The police make a false accusation against Arjun and his sisters…
Shahenshah
An underworld criminal name JK is involved in terrorism as well as criminal activities, he also intervene in government affairs and is a crook in the book. When an honest police inspector Srivastav attempts to expose JK he is framed and evidences are tampered with so he is unable to…
Maharaja
Fearing his death, Ranbir Singh (Salim Ghouse) decides to kill Kohinoor when he is a child, in vain though. After 20 years Kohinoor (Govinda) returns to claim his rightful place in the kingdom. He has developed advanced powers over matter and animals, which he uses to his advance to free…
Golmaal 3
After selling fake examination papers to students, Madhav, Laxman and Lucky re-locate to Goa, and not only get into verbal & physical confrontations with Gopal and Laxman, but also ruin their jet-ski and fire-works businesses. Feeling threatened, they inform their bus-driver father, Pritam, who goes to confront Gopal and Laxman,…
Mard Ki Zabaan
Ram Chauhan makes a living as a farmer and lives with his brother, Lakshman. He falls in love with wealthy Lakshmi Sahay, much to the chagrin of her dad, Raghupathi, who breaks off all relations with her. His anger does not subside even when Lakshmi gives birth to a son,…
Mehbooba
A singer by profession, Suraj (Rajesh Khanna) gets stranded in resthouse in the coutnryside during a rainstorm. While there he experiences ununsual feelings, as if he has been there before. He feels himself transported to another time and era, to another birth, and drawn to a woman named Ratna (Hema…
Hare Rama Hare Krishna
In the background of the rise of the International Hare Krishna movement in the 1970s, is a Montreal-based family of the Jaiswals, consisting of mom, dad, son, Prashant, and daughter, Jasbir. Due to irreconciable differences between Mr and Mrs Jaiswal, they separate, leaving Jasbir with dad, and Prashant with his…
Mirch
Maanav is a struggling filmmaker who does not want to compromise on his script. His girlfriend Ruchi is a successful film editor who arranges for him to meet Nitin, a producer. Nitin likes the script but is not very sure of its box office potential. Maanav then suggests a story…
Money Hai Toh Honey Hai
Manikchand Khiralal is a struggling model who gets kicked out by his mentor, Dolly, when she finds another boyfriend; Lalabhai Bharodia has no business acumen, and has lost millions; Shruti is a much abused and underpaid designer; Gaurav Negi gets fired from his job with Glamour Ad Agency; Ashima Kapoor…
Tera Mera Saath Rahen
Raj Dixit lives with his younger brother, Rahul, who is disabled, both mentally and physically, from birth. Raj is also employed full-time, and after work, has the responsibility of looking after Rahul, which leaves him no time for himself. His beautiful neighbor, Suman Gupta, is attracted to him, but he…
Hote Hote Pyar Ho Gaya
Pinky and Atul alias Bunty are in love with each other, and plan to marry. They, however, run into opposition with their respective families, as their life-partners have already been picked for them. Pinky’s dad, a retired Colonel has picked Police Inspector Arjun to be Pinky’s groom; while Ajit and…
Nagina
Rajiv as a kid is bitten by snake while roaming in the forest but a snake charmer Bhaironath manages to save his life by killing the snake. Years later Rajiv returns from London where his mother wants him to get married to Vijaya.Rajiv comes across a beautiful Rajni an orphan…
Umar
Beautiful Sapna Lakha lives a very wealthy lifestyle with her businessman dad, Prem, and housewife mom in the United Kingdom. One day while eating out at a restaurant, she falls in love with a singer-cum-waiter, Shashank Dutt, who is also attracted to her. She introduces him to her dad, who…
Ilzaam
Ajay is a street dancer and while people are watching his dance his fellow members manage to rob their houses.One day he decides to quit it as he was forcefully bought into this.Ajay saves Laxmi from goons following which she takes him to his house.Laxmi’s mother and her older brother…
Bunty Aur Babli
Rakesh (Abhishek Bachchan) is a man of schemes, ideas, invention and restlessness. His small town begins to feel too small for his King size plans. In another part of India crinkle nosed small town girl, Vimmi (Rani Mukerji) doesn’t want to become just another young marriageable girl. In her mind…
Vaah Life Ho Toh Aisi
There are lots of Gods in Hindu India. One of the Gods is called Yama, or the God of death. In this case Yama is asked to bring in the lifeless body of a rich Indian called Aditya. Yama does so. On the way, Aditya soul pleads with him to…
Challo Driver
Woh Tera Naam Tha
Orphaned at a very young age, Badruddin alias Badru was taken in by the kind-hearted Ustad Samad Khan, a once popular singer in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. During one of his shows, Samad found his audience distracted, and taking this as an insult to his art, gave up singing altogether. Badru…
Songs
Daag
Sunil and Sonia are attracted to each other, and both get married. On the way to celebrate their honeymoon, they spend a night at Sunil’s boss’s bungalow, which is occupied by his son, Dhiraj. Dhiraj welcomes the two, and allows them to spend the night. Next morning, when Sunil leaves…
Jheel Ke Us Paar
Kulwant Rai’s horse carriage runs over a child, and as a result, she loses her vision. Years later she grows up to be beautiful girl namely, Neelu (Mumtaz), and Kulwant Rai’s son, Sameer (Dharmendra) takes a fancy to her. This fancy turns to love, and he proposes to marry her.…
Fun Facts
Hindi movie star of the 70s and 80s.
Father-in-law of Sharman Joshi.
Father in law to Vikas Bhalla.
Brother in law to Raj Kapoor. Chopra's wife is the younger sister of Raj Kapoors wife Krishna.
He continued working with TOI, when already he was part of box-office hits like Nishan, Bahu Beti ,Sikandar E Azam in 1965 and Sagaai, Mera Saaya in 1966.Before joining TOI he had done the Punjabji films National Award winning Chaudhary Karnail Singh and later Sapni(1963) - both of which were successful and flops like Mud Mud Ke Na Dekh , Poonam Ki Raat, Main Shadi Karne Chala ,Dr. Vidya.
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.
Prem Chopra was born in Lahore and brought up in Shimla. His father wanted him to be a doctor or be an IAS officer, but Chopra pursued Bachelors in arts in College and graduated from Punjab University.
A Bachelor's degree in arts fetched Prem Chopra a job in circulation department at "Times of India"" in the early 60's at Bombay. Simultaneously