Meet villain who was more handsome than heroes, shared close relationship with Raj Kapoor, his life changed after one blockbuster film, his name is…
GH News January 30, 2025 09:06 PM
In the 80s and 90s people often loved the villain more compared to the heroes. The whole reason for this phenomenon was that during these eras the villains cast in films added significant weight to the story. Hence the audience often believed that a film would remain incomplete without the right villain. Similarly there is an actor who often portrayed a grey-shaded character and was loved by many. However his entire life changed when he met the legendary Raj Kapoor. The actor in discussion is Prem Chopra who mesmerized audiences with his acting.
Though Prem Chopras roles in films were small he made a lasting impact on the audience. Every time Chopra appeared at award shows or events he was asked to recite one of his iconic dialogues: Prem naam hai mera… Prem Chopra.
In one of his interviews Prem opened up about an incident from his life when he was travelling on a superfast train. However fans were so eager to see him and hear his dialogue that they stopped the train at every station. Due to this the train was delayed because of the large crowds that gathered at the stations.
Prem Chopras entire life changed when he was featured in Bobby. The film was a super hit. Not only Prem Chopra but also Raj Kapoors life changed because of the movie. Before the film Raj Kapoor was in debt. However with the films success he was able to pay off his debts. The movie featured Rishi Kapoor and Dimple Kapadia in lead roles.
Another interesting fact is that Prem Chopra shared a close relationship with Raj Kapoor. Prem Chopras wife Uma Malhotra was the younger sister of Raj Kapoors wife Krishna Malhotra.