Prem Chopra

Actor

Indian Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

Quick Info

ProfessionActor
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth23/09/1935
Age90 years
BirthplaceLahore, Punjab, Pakistan

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Physical Stats & More

Height180 cm
Weight85 kg
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorN/A (Bald)

Educational Qualification(s)

CollegePanjab University, Chandigarh
Education QualificationsBachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
ResidenceShimla, Himachal Pradesh, India

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date1969
WifeUma Chopra
Children
  • Prerna Chopra
  • Punita Chopra
  • Rakita Chopra
Son-in-lawSharman Joshi

Family

FatherRanbirlal Chopra
MotherRooprani Chopra
Siblings
  • Kailash Chopra
  • Anju Chopra

Career

Debut
Film
  • Hum Hindustani (Bollywood, 1960)
  • Chaudhary Karnail Singh (Pollywood, 1960)
Awards
  • Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award 2023
  • Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award for Do Anjaane (1976)
  • Mother Teresa Award (2011)
  • Lifetime Achievement Award at India Film Festival, Ireland (2011)
  • Lifetime Achievement Award at Punjabi Versa Awards (2011)
  • Maharashtra Ratna (December 2011)
  • Indira Gandhi Priyadarshini Award (1998)
Notable WorksAppeared in over 300 films across Hindi and Punjabi cinema over a five-decade career. Rose to prominence as a leading villain in Hindi films since 1967, particularly after co-starring with Manoj Kumar in Upkar.

Favourites

Actors
  • Balraj Sahni
  • Pran
  • Ashok Kumar
  • Dilip Kumar
  • Rajesh Khanna
  • Shashi Kapoor

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Prem Chopra was born in Lahore and grew up in Shimla.
2. He is the sibling of film producer Kailash Chopra.
3. After completing his education, he started his career as a circulation inspector at the Times of India.
4. In 1960, he gained fame with the Bollywood movie "Hum Hindustani."
5. He worked in both Hindi and Punjabi films.
6. On August 15, 1993, he served as India's Grand Marshall in Chicago for the Independence Day Parade.
7. He received the Honorary Citizenship of Chicago and various awards for his humanitarian work and contributions to the Indian community.
8. He has been recognized with prestigious awards like Lifetime Achievement Award and Indira Gandhi Priyadarshini Award.
9. His daughter Rakita Chopra authored his biography called "Prem Naam Hai Mera, Prem Chopra."
10. Actor Sharman Joshi is his son-in-law.
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