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. 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 Mumbai Film Industry. In order in Mumbai he initially he took up a job with the Times of India and kept on trying to increase his foothold in the Hindi Film Industry.

Film Career of Prem Chopra
Prem Chopra first acted in the Punjabi film Chaudhary Karnail Singh which got a National Award. Soon he was noticed and later acted in another Punjabi flick Sapni. Chopra acted in many Hindi films such as Teesri Manzil, Woh Kaun Thi, Main Shadi Karne Chala and Shaheed. Eventually the actor gained huge popularity for portraying negative roles. In the recent past he has also acted with contemporary actors in movies like, Chori Chori Chupke Chupke (2001), Koi..Mil Gaya (2003), Bunty aur Bubli (2005), Delhi 6 (2009) and Daddy Cool (2009).

Personal Life of Prem Chopra
Prem Chopra married Uma in 1969 and together they parented three beautiful daughters Rakita, Punita and Prerana.

Awards and Honours of Prem Chopra
Prem Chopra 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".

Filmography of Prem Chopra

Year	Film	Year	Film
2009	Daddy Cool, Rocket Singh	1985	Aaj Ka Daur, Arjun, Bhawani Junction, Haqeeqat, Kali Basti, Mard, Oonche Log, Saamri, Sarfarosh, Sitamgar, Ram Tere Kitne Nam
2008	Desh Drohi, Money Hai to Honey Hai, Khushboo, Humsey Hai Jahaan	1984	Awaaz, Duniya, Ghar Ek Mandir, Manzil Manzil, Maqsad, Ram Tera Desh, Teri Bahon Mein
2007	Dhamaal, Undertrial	1983	Bandhan Kuchchey Dhaagon Ka, Betaab, Daulat Ke Dushman, Mawaali, Prem Tapasya, Pukar, Souten, Andha Kanoon
2006	Saawan: The Love Season, Ek Haseena Ek Deewana	1982	Do Dishayen, Gopichand Jasoos, Haathkadi, Jaanwar, Khud-Daar, Sawaal, Desh Premee
2005	Bold, Bunty Aur Babli, Khullam Khulla Pyaar Karen, Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara, Mr Prime Minister, Vaah! Life Ho To Aisi, Viruddh	1981	Ek Aur Ek Gyarah, Naseeb, Kranti, Aas Paas, Raksha, Sansani
2004	Hum Kaun Hai?, Shikaar, Woh Tera Naam Tha	1980	Dostana, Lootmaar, Dhan Daulat, Aanchal, Alibaba Aur 40 Chor, Nishana, Ram Balram, Saboot
2003	Koi... Mil Gaya, Dhund: The Fog, Dil Pardesi Ho Gayaa	1979	Jhoota Kahin Ka, Kaala Patthar, The Great Gambler
2002	Ankhiyon Se Goli Maare, Pyaar Ki Dhun	1978	Azaad, Des Pardes, Dil Aur Deewar, Do Musafir, Phandebaaz, Trishul
2001	Chori Chori Chupke Chupke, Tera Mera Saath Rahen	1977	Adha, Adha Din Adhi Raat, Darling Darling, Dildaar, Dream Girl, Imaan Dharam, Jadu Tona, Jagriti, Kasam Khoon Ki, Paapi, Thief of Baghdad, Tyaag
2000	Beti No. 1, Jodidar	1976	Bairaag, Barood, Do Anjaane, Lagaaam, Maha Chor, Mehbooba
1999	Anari No. 1, Baadshah, Hindustan Ki Kasam, Hote Hote Pyar Hogaya, Jai Hind, Lal Baadshah	1975	Do Jasoos, Do Jhoot, Kala Sona, Raja, Sanyasi
1998	Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge!, Dulhe Raja, Iski Topi Uske Sarr, Maharaja, Millitary Raaj, Zulm O Situm	1974	Jab Andhera Hota Hai, Ajanabee, Benaam, Pocketmaar, Prem Nagar
1997	Bhai Bhai, Gupt ,Udaan	1973	Bobby, Chhupa Rustam, Gehri Chaal, Jheel Ke Us Paar, Jugnu, Keemat, Nafrat, Paanch Dushman
1996	Hum Hain Premi, Mera Hindustan, PremGranth, Return of Jewel Thief, Sapoot	1972	Apradh, Be-Imaan, Dastaan, Gora Aur Kala, Raaste Kaa Patthar, Raja Jani
1995	Aashique Mastane, Aazmayish, Ab Insaf Hoga, Ahankar, Diya Aur Toofan, God and Gun, Jallad, Jawab, Raghuveer, Ravan Raj, Saajan Ki Baahon Mein, The Don, Zamaana Deewana	1971	Aap Aye Bahaar Ayee, Hare Raama Hare Krishna, Hulchul, Lagaan, Pyar Ki Kahani
1994	Aao Pyaar Karen, Betaaj Badshah, Brahma, Cheetah, Insaniyat, Kanoon, Karan, Laadla, Prem Yog, Raja Babu, Yaar Gaddar	1970	Himmat, Jawab, Kati Patang, Pagla Kahin Ka, Prem Pujari, Purab Aur Pachhim, Yaadgaar
1993	15th August, Aaja Meri Jaan, Aansoo Bane Angaray, Izzat Ki Roti, Jaagruti, Kshatriya, Phool Aur Angaar, Santaan	1969	Do Raaste, Anjaana, Doli, Ek Shriman Ek Shrimati, Waris
1992	Tyagi, Aaj Ka Goonda Raj, Khiladi, Prem Deewane, Tehelka, Virodhi	1968	Duniya, Hai Mera Dil, Jhuk Gaya Aasmaan
1991	Ghar Parivar, Khel, Mast Kalandar, Phool Bane Angaarey	1967	Aamne Samne, Anita, Around the World, Laat Saheb, Upkar
1990	Azaad Desh Ke Gulam, Doodh Ka Karz, Kali Ganga, Paap Ki Kamaee, Police Public	1966	Mera Saaya, Sagaai, Teesri Manzil
1989	Aag Ka Gola, Abhimanyu, Clerk, Daata, Dana Paani, Garibon Ka Daata, Gharana, Jung Baaz, Kanoon Ka Harz, Rakhwala, Sachche Ka Bol Bala, Santosh, Sikka	1965	Nishan, Poonam Ki Raat, Shaheed, Sikandar-e-Azam
1988	Gunahon Ka Faisla, Mahaveera, Mera Muqaddar, Mera Shikar, Shahenshah, Shukriyaa	1964	Woh Kaun Thi?
1987	Hawalaat, Hukumat, Kalyug Aur Ramayan, Mard Ki Zabaan	1962	Main Shadi Karne Chala
1986	Ilzaam, Nagina, Shatru, Swarag Se Sunder	1960	Chaudhary Karnail Singh, Hum Hindustani, Mud Mud Ke Na Dekh