Quick Info
| Profession | Actor |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 23/09/1935 |
| Age | 90 years |
| Birthplace | Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 180 cm |
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| Weight | 85 kg |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | N/A (Bald) |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College | Panjab University, Chandigarh |
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| Education Qualifications | Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Residence | Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 1969 |
| Wife | Uma Chopra |
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| Son-in-law | Sharman Joshi |
Family
| Father | Ranbirlal Chopra |
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| Mother | Rooprani Chopra |
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Career
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| Notable Works | Appeared 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. |
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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. |