Personal Information

Full Name: Prem Chopra

Nickname:

Country/State: India

Date of Birth: 1935-09-23

Languages Known: Hindi, Punjabi, English, Urdu

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Food Habit: Non-Vegetarian

Religion: Hinduism

Hobbies: Reading, spending time with family, attending industry events, sharing nostalgic stories

Education

School: Schools in Shimla (completed education post-Partition migration)

College: Punjab University (graduated)

Degrees Obtained: Bachelor's degree (from Punjab University)

Physical Stats

Height: 180 cm

Weight: 85 kg

Family Information

Parents: Father: Ranbirlal Chopra (or Ranveerlal) Mother: Rooprani Chopra

Siblings: Not publicly disclosed

Marital Status: married

Wife: Uma Chopra

Children: 3

Career

Current Position: Veteran Actor (character/villain roles in Hindi cinema; semi-retired but occasional appearances; over 380+ films)

Skills:

Net Worth: Approximately ₹50-400 crore (estimates vary; $6-50 million USD from career earnings, properties in Mumbai's Pali Hill/Juhu area, investments)

Awards & Achievements: Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor (1976) – Do Anjaane Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award (or similar recognitions at Filmfare events) World Book of Records recognition for exceptional contribution to Hindi cinema and long service Iconic villain in classics like Bobby (1973), Do Anjaane, Kati Patang, Dharam Veer, The Great Gambler, Ram Lakhan

Biography Details

Prem Chopra (born September 23, 1935, in Lahore) is a legendary Indian actor known for his iconic villainous roles in over 380 Hindi films spanning six decades. From a Punjabi Hindu family, he moved to Shimla post-Partition, graduated from Punjab University, and initially worked in journalism and Punjabi films before debuting in Hindi cinema with Hum Hindustani (1960).

Famous for his signature laugh and dialogues like "Prem naam hai mera... Prem Chopra" in Bobby, he excelled as antagonists in hits like Do Anjaane (Filmfare win), Teesri Manzil, and Ram Lakhan. Married to Uma Chopra since 1969 (related to the Kapoor family), father to three daughters including Prerna (wife of Sharman Joshi). At 90, he recovered from severe aortic stenosis via TAVI in late 2025 and remains celebrated for his screen menace and charm.

• January 2026: Ongoing discussions from late 2025 health updates – Prem Chopra (90) successfully underwent Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) for severe aortic stenosis (diagnosed as a silent heart condition common in elderly); son-in-law Sharman Joshi shared recovery details in December 2025 interviews. He was discharged from Lilavati Hospital and is recovering well at home in Mumbai.
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• January 11, 2026: Media outlets (Hindustan Times, Financial Express) revisited his aortic stenosis diagnosis and TAVI success, with cardiologists explaining the procedure's benefits for nonagenarians.
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• November-December 2025 carryover: Brief hospitalization in November 2025 for viral infection/age-related issues; debunked death rumors that went viral on social media (family clarified he is in good health).

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