Prem Chopra

Biography

Prem Chopra is a Hindi film actor born on September 23, 1935, in Lahore, Punjab Province, British India, now Pakistan. He transitioned from journalism to acting, initially appearing in Punjabi films before breaking into Hindi cinema with Shaheed (1965). Over the years, he collaborated with leading actors like Rajesh Khanna and successfully evolved his roles from villainous to character-driven performances, earning the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award in 2023.