Rishi Kapoor and Prem Chopra in an old picture. (Etiquette: EktaaKapoor,
Mumbai (Maharashtra):
Veteran actor Prem Chopra has created a distinct identity for himself in Bollywood. In a career spanning almost six decades, he has worked in many big Hindi films. He is known for his villainous roles in Bollywood films such as Upkaar, Dostana and Phool Bane Angare.
Her iconic dialogue “Prem naam hai mera…Prem Chopra” in actor Rishi Kapoor’s debut film Bobby catapulted Chopra to stardom. She shares a healthy friendship bond with Rishi Kapoor and apart from Bobby, the pair has appeared together in many big films including Nagina, Naseeb and Prem Granth.
Speaking to ANI, Chopra recalled memories with Kapoor and said, “We were together all the time. He recovered, he became free from cancer, but then ran into a problem. He was a very They were good actors and happy-go-lucky good friends. We used to discuss girls. We played pranks on each other. There were lots of fun things to do.”
Rishi Kapoor died on 30 April 2020 at the age of 67.
He was suffering from leukemia. He was in New York for a long time for his treatment. His wife Neetu remained there as a strong companion for him through thick and thin.
Reportedly, not only professionally, but also personally, Chopra was associated with the ‘Kapoor clan’ as he married Uma Malhotra in 1969. She is the sister of Raj Kapoor’s wife Krishna Raj Kapoor.
Prem Chopra has acted in several films such as Upkaar, Purab Aur Pashchim, Do Raaste, and Phool Bane Angaarey among others.
He was recently seen in the action thriller film Animal which also stars Ranbir Kapoor, Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol and Rashmika Mandanna in lead roles.
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