Prem Chopra

Prem Chopra (Devanagari: प्रेम चोपड़ा) (born September 23, 1935)is an actor in Hindi and Punjabi films. He has acted in 320 films. He has a soft spoken diction despite being a villain in most films.

 

Personal life And education

Chopra was born in a Punjabi Hindu family in Lahore on 23 September 1935 to Ranbirlal and Rooprani Chopra.^[1] He graduated from Punjab University.^[1] Chopra is married to Raj Kapoor's wife's sister Uma, and they have three daughters.^[2]

 

Awards

• 1976 - Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award for his role in Do Anjaane
• 2004 - Legend of Indian Cinema Award at Atlantic City ^{[3][dead link]}

Amongst other awards won the Giants^{[clarification needed]} honoured him with the "Lifetime Achievement Award". His talent won the Indira Gandhi Priyadarshini Award in 1998, and has also been a recipient of the "Lions Club Award", "Ashoka Award", "Ashirwad Award" and the "Punjabi Kala Sangam Award.".^[4]

 

Filmography

Bollywood selected filmography

• Heart Land (Completed) (2012)
• Power Cut (Punjabi) (2012)
• Challo Driver (2012)
• Delhi Safari (Voice) (2012)
• Agent Vinod (2012)
• Loot (2011)
• Double Dhamaal (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 (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)
• 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)
• 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)
• 15th 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)
• Phool Bane Angaarey (1991)
• Mast Kalandar (1991)
• Veerta (1991)
• Doodh Ka Karz (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)
• Ek Aur Ek Gyarah (1981)
• Shakka (1981)
• Naseeb (1981)
• Kranti (1981)
• Aas Paas (1981)
• Sansani: The Sensation (1981)
• Raksha (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)