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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[edit]

Chopra was born to a Hindu Punjabi family in Lahore on 23 September 1935 to Ranbirlal and Rooprani Chopra.[1] He was third of six children. After the partition of India, his family moved to Shimla, where he was brought up.[citation needed] His father desired that Prem be a doctor.[citation needed]
He graduated from Punjab University.[1]
Chopra is married to Raj Kapoor's wife's sister Uma, and they have three daughters: Rakita, Punita and Prerana.[2]
Awards[edit]

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[edit]

Bollywood selected filmography[edit]
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)