Prem Chopra is a popular actor in Hindi and Punjabi films and is considered as one of the icons of the Hindi Cinema. He is famous as a character actor in the film industry and his contribution to uphold the role of a villain in a film was noticeable. Prem Chopra was born in Lahore, in the year 1931 to Ranbirlal and Rooprani Chopra. He spent his childhood in Shimla. His first job was in The Times of India in Bombay in the late 1950`s. This cinematic personality was awarded with Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award in 1976 for his role in Do Anjaane and the "Legend of Indian Cinema" Award at Atlantic City (United States) in 2004. The talent of Prem Chopra is also merited with the "Indira Gandhi Priyadarshini Award" in 1998, the "Ashoka Award", "Lions Club Award", "Ashirwad Award" and the "Punjabi Kala Sangam Award".
Prem Chopra completed his graduation from the Punjab University, where he showed his acting skills in several plays. His participation on stage since his college days made him popular in the university. He worked further to try his luck in the Bombay Film Industry. In order to survive the fast life of Bombay, initially he took up a job with the
Times of India and kept on trying to increase his foothold in the Hindi Film Industry.
In Prem Chopra`s early life, he was seen acting in Punjabi films like Chaudhary Karnail Singh, Sapni and some Hindi films such as Teesri Manzil, Woh Kaun Thi, Main Shadi Karne Chala and Shaheed. While acting in Upkaar, he left his job and decided to concentrate solely on acting. Prem Chopra was an actor who did not need any extra gesture to make his presence strongly felt, but his very image of a `bad man` had some gravity in it.
Eventually, Prem Chopra became a performer that the audience esteemed to hate. Other than the roles in the films, he gained the respect of audiences and became someone people loved to love. Prem Chopra is a familiar in both India and abroad. His one dialogue "Prem Naam hai mera...Prem Chopra" is universally known and his celebrated face speak volumes.
The filmography of Prem Chopra includes nearly 400 films all in a span of 35 years and he is still working with fervor and zest. His powerful performances also created magic on the stage all over the nations like U.A.E., Britain, Holland, Fiji Islands, America and Singapore. Many live shows with heavy applause lies in his kitty. He was often thought to be alike the villain in Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. In real life, the image of Prem Chopra is spotless and generous. He played the role of a son, husband, father and friend and was respected by all. He is a family man worth emulating. He is a great social worker and has raised huge amount of funds for many noble causes such as building hospitals, schools, temples, for cine artists and for the needy.
Prem Chopra married Uma in 1969 and together they parented three beautiful daughters Rakita, Punita and Prerana. The 3 girls share a unique bond with their enigmatic father. The inmates call him the `baby` of the house, as he is the first one to go to sleep at night. Prem Chopra is presently playing the role of a lovable grandfather as his daughters Punita and Prerana are blessed with daughters named Sanchi and Khyana each. The multi-faceted Prem Chopra lives his life in equivalence with the name his parents had thoughtfully bestowed.
Filmography of Prem Chopra
| Jaane Bhi Do Yaron -2008 |
Insaniyat -1994 |
Ram Tere Kitne Nam -1985 |
Ram Tere Kitne Nam -1985 |
Lagaaam -1976 |
| Money Hai to Honey Hai -2008 |
Kanoon -1994 |
Saamri -1985 |
Saamri -1985 |
Maha Chor -1976 |
| Khushboo -2008 |
Karan -1994 |
Sarfarosh -1985 |
Sarfarosh -1985 |
Mehbooba -1976 |
| Humsey Hai Jahaan -2008 |
Laadla -1994 |
Sitamgar -1985 |
Sitamgar -1985 |
Do Jasoos -1975 |
| Dhamaal -2007 |
Prem Yog -1994 |
Awaaz -1984 |
Awaaz -1984 |
Do Jhoot -1975 |
| Undertrial -2007 |
Raja Babu -1994 |
Duniya -1984 |
Duniya -1984 |
Kala Sona -1975 |
| Saawan: The Love Season -2006 |
Yaar Gaddar -1994 |
Ghar Ek Mandir -1984 |
Ghar Ek Mandir -1984 |
Raja -1975 |
| Ek Haseena Ek Deewana -2006 |
15th August -1993 |
Manzil Manzil -1984 |
Manzil Manzil -1984 |
Sanyasi -1975 |
| Bold -2005 |
Aaja Meri Jaan -1993 |
Maqsad -1984 |
Maqsad -1984 |
Jab Andhera Hota Hai -1974 |
| Bunty Aur Babli -2005 |
Aansoo Bane Angaray -1993 |
Ram Tera Desh -1984 |
Ram Tera Desh -1984 |
Ajanabee -1974 |
| Khullam Khulla Pyaar Karen -2005 |
Izzat Ki Roti -1993 |
Teri Bahon Mein -1984 |
Teri Bahon Mein -1984 |
Benaam -1974 |
| Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara -2005 |
Jaagruti -1993 |
Andha Kanoon -1983 |
Andha Kanoon -1983 |
Pocketmaar -1974 |
| Mr Prime Minister -2005 |
Kshatriya -1993 |
Bandhan Kuchchey Dhaagon Ka -1983 |
Bandhan Kuchchey Dhaagon Ka -1983 |
Prem Nagar -1974 |
| Vaah! Life Ho To Aisi -2005 |
Phool Aur Angaar -1993 |
Betaab -1983 |
Betaab -1983 |
Bobby -1973 |
| Viruddh -2005 |
Santaan -1993 |
Daulat Ke Dushman -1983 |
Daulat Ke Dushman -1983 |
Chhupa Rustam -1973 |
| Hum Kaun Hai? -2004 |
Tyagi -1992 - Dhabla |
Mawaali -1983 |
Mawaali -1983 |
Gehri Chaal -1973 |
| Shikaar -2004 |
Aaj Ka Goonda Raj -1992 |
Prem Tapasya -1983 |
Prem Tapasya -1983 |
Jheel Ke Us Paar -1973 |
| Woh Tera Naam Tha -2004 |
Khiladi -1992 |
Pukar -1983 |
Pukar -1983 |
Jugnu -1973 |
| Koi... Mil Gaya -2003 |
Prem Deewane -1992 |
Souten -1983 |
Souten -1983 |
Keemat -1973 |
| Dhund: The Fog -2003 |
Tehelka -1992 |
Desh Premee -1982 |
Desh Premee -1982 |
Nafrat -1973 |
| Dil Pardesi Ho Gayaa -2003 |
Virodhi -1992 |
Do Dishayen -1982 |
Do Dishayen -1982 |
Paanch Dushman -1973 |
| Ankhiyon Se Goli Maare -2002 |
Ghar Parivar -1991 |
Gopichand Jasoos -1982 |
Gopichand Jasoos -1982 |
Apradh -1972 |
| Pyaar Ki Dhun -2002 |
Khel -1991 |
Haathkadi -1982 |
Haathkadi -1982 |
Be-Imaan -1972 |
| Chori Chori Chupke Chupke -2001 |
Mast Kalandar -1991 |
Jaanwar -1982 |
Jaanwar -1982 |
Dastaan -1972 |
| Tera Mera Saath Rahen -2001 |
Phool Bane Angaarey -1991 |
Khud-Daar -1982 |
Khud-Daar -1982 |
Gora Aur Kala -1972 |
| Beti No. 1 -2000 |
Azaad Desh Ke Gulam -1990 |
Sawaal -1982 |
Sawaal -1982 |
Raaste Kaa Patthar -1972 |
| Jodidar -2000 |
Doodh Ka Karz -1990 |
Ek Aur Ek Gyarah -1981 |
Ek Aur Ek Gyarah -1981 |
Raja Jani -1972 |
| Anari No. 1 -1999 |
Kali Ganga -1990 |
Naseeb -1981 |
Naseeb -1981 |
Aap Aye Bahaar Ayee -1971 |
| Baadshah -1999 |
Paap Ki Kamaee -1990 |
Kranti -1981 |
Kranti -1981 |
Hare Raama Hare Krishna -1971 |
| Hindustan Ki Kasam -1999 |
Police Public -1990 |
Aas Paas -1981 |
Aas Paas -1981 |
Hulchul -1971 |
| Hote Hote Pyar Hogaya -1999 |
Aag Ka Gola -1989 |
Raksha -1981 |
Raksha -1981 |
Lagaan -1971 |
| Jai Hind -1999 |
Abhimanyu -1989 |
Sansani -1981 |
Sansani -1981 |
Pyar Ki Kahani -1971 |
| Lal Baadshah -1999 |
Clerk -1989 |
Dostana -1980 |
Dostana -1980 |
Himmat -1970 |
| Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge! -1998 |
Daata -1989 |
Lootmaar -1980 |
Lootmaar -1980 |
Jawab -1970 |
| Dulhe Raja -1998 |
Dana Paani -1989 |
Dhan Daulat -1980 |
Dhan Daulat -1980 |
Kati Patang -1970 |
| Iski Topi Uske Sarr -1998 |
Garibon Ka Daata -1989 |
Aanchal -1980 |
Aanchal -1980 |
Pagla Kahin Ka -1970 |
| Maharaja -1998 |
Gharana -1989 |
Alibaba Aur 40 Chor -1980 |
Alibaba Aur 40 Chor -1980 |
Prem Pujari -1970 |
| Millitary Raaj -1998 |
Jung Baaz -1989 |
Nishana -1980 |
Nishana -1980 |
Purab Aur Pachhim -1970 |
| Zulm O Situm -1998 |
Kanoon Ka Harz -1989 |
Ram Balram -1980 |
Ram Balram -1980 |
Yaadgaar -1970 |
| Bhai Bhai -1997 |
Rakhwala -1989 |
Saboot -1980 |
Saboot -1980 |
Do Raaste -1969 |
| Gupt -1997 |
Sachche Ka Bol Bala -1989 |
Jhoota Kahin Ka -1979 |
Jhoota Kahin Ka -1979 |
Anjaana -1969 |
| Udaan -1997 |
Santosh -1989 |
Kaala Patthar -1979 |
Kaala Patthar -1979 |
Doli -1969 |
| Hum Hain Premi -1996 |
Sikka -1989 |
The Great Gambler -1979 |
The Great Gambler -1979 |
Ek Shriman Ek Shrimati -1969 |
| Mera Hindustan -1996 |
Gunahon Ka Faisla -1988 |
Azaad -1978 |
Azaad -1978 |
Waris -1969 |
| PremGranth -1996 |
Mahaveera -1988 |
Des Pardes -1978 |
Des Pardes -1978 |
Duniya -1968 |
| Return of Jewel Thief -1996 |
Mera Muqaddar -1988 |
Dil Aur Deewar -1978 |
Dil Aur Deewar -1978 |
Hai Mera Dil -1968 |
| Sapoot -1996 |
Mera Shikar -1988 |
Do Musafir -1978 |
Do Musafir -1978 |
Jhuk Gaya Aasmaan -1968 |
| Aashique Mastane -1995 |
Shahenshah -1988 |
Phandebaaz -1978 |
Phandebaaz -1978 |
Aamne Samne -1967 |
| Aazmayish -1995 |
Shukriyaa -1988 |
Trishul -1978 |
Trishul -1978 |
Anita -1967 |
| Ab Insaf Hoga -1995 |
Hawalaat -1987 |
Adha -1977 |
Adha -1977 |
Around the World -1967 |
| Ahankar -1995 |
Hukumat -1987 |
Adha Din Adhi Raat -1977 |
Adha Din Adhi Raat -1977 |
Laat Saheb -1967 |
| Diya Aur Toofan -1995 |
Kalyug Aur Ramayan -1987 |
Darling Darling -1977 |
Darling Darling -1977 |
Upkar -1967 |
| God and Gun -1995 |
Mard Ki Zabaan -1987 |
Dildaar -1977 |
Dildaar -1977 |
Mera Saaya -1966 |
| Jallad -1995 |
Ilzaam -1986 |
Dream Girl -1977 |
Dream Girl -1977 |
Sagaai -1966 |
| Jawab -1995 |
Nagina -1986 |
Imaan Dharam -1977 |
Imaan Dharam -1977 |
Teesri Manzil -1966 |
| Raghuveer -1995 |
Shatru -1986 |
Jadu Tona -1977 |
Jadu Tona -1977 |
Nishan -1965 |
| Ravan Raj -1995 |
Swarag Se Sunder -1986 |
Jagriti -1977 |
Jagriti -1977 |
Poonam Ki Raat -1965 |
| Saajan Ki Baahon Mein -1995 |
Aaj Ka Daur -1985 |
Kasam Khoon Ki -1977 |
Kasam Khoon Ki -1977 |
Shaheed -1965 |
| The Don -1995 |
Arjun -1985 |
Paapi -1977 |
Paapi -1977 |
Sikandar-e-Azam -1965 |
| Zamaana Deewana -1995 |
Bhawani Junction -1985 |
Thief of Baghdad -1977 |
Thief of Baghdad -1977 |
Woh Kaun Thi? -1964 |
| Aao Pyaar Karen -1994 |
Haqeeqat -1985 |
Tyaag -1977 |
Tyaag -1977 |
Main Shadi Karne Chala -1962 |
| Betaaj Badshah -1994 |
Kali Basti -1985 |
Bairaag -1976 |
Bairaag -1976 |
Chaudhary Karnail Singh -1960 |
| Brahma -1994 |
Mard -1985 |
Barood -1976 |
Barood -1976 |
Hum Hindustani -1960 |
| Cheetah -1994 |
Oonche Log -1985 |
Do Anjaane -1976 |
Do Anjaane -1976 |
Mud Mud Ke Na Dekh -1960 |
