People Info
Prem Chopra
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September 23, 1935 - PRESENT |
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Actor |
340 |
22 |
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3 |
3 |
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Fame
Worked for Times of India while struggling to get a foothold in Bollywood, before getting recognized with Manoj Kumar's Upkar (1967). Became a very popular villain of 70s working in top movies against Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra and Rajesh Khanna. Is considered the most handsome villain. Only actor who has appeared in at least one notable/successful movie for most yrs in last half century.
Trivia
Famous for the line 'Prem Naam Hai Mera, Prem Chopra' from Bobby (1973). Wife Uma is sister of Prem Nath and Krishna, Raj Kapoor's wife.
