Rishi Kapoor and Prem Chopra in a throwback image. (courtesy: EktaaKapoor)
Mumbai (Maharashtra):
Veteran actor Prem Chopra has carved a distinct segment for himself in Bollywood. In a profession spanning practically six a long time, he has appeared in a number of huge Hindi movies. He’s recognized for his villainous roles in Bollywood movies like Upkaar, Dostana, and Phool Bane Angaray.
His iconic dialogue “Prem naam hai mera… Prem Chopra” from the actor Rishi Kapoor’s debut movie Bobby is what catapulted Chopra to stardom. He shared a wholesome friendship bond with Rishi Kapoor and apart from Bobby the duo appeared collectively in a number of huge movies together with Nagina, Naseeb and Prem Granth.
Whereas speaking to ANI, Chopra recalled recollections with Kapoor and stated, “We was collectively on a regular basis. He obtained all proper, he obtained free from most cancers, however then once more obtained into an issue. He was a really good actor and a jolly good chap. We used to debate ladies. We had been having a number of pranks with one another. There have been so many humorous issues to do.”
Rishi Kapoor handed away on April 30 in 2020 on the age of 67.
He was affected by leukaemia. He was in New York for a substantial period of time for his remedy. His spouse Neetu was there for him as a rock-solid companion via thick and skinny.
Reportedly, not solely professionally, however Chopra was linked to the ‘Kapoor Khandaan’ personally additionally as he married Uma Malhotra in 1969. She is the sibling of Krishna Raj Kapoor, spouse of Raj Kapoor.
Prem Chopra has acted in a number of movies corresponding to Upkaar, Purab Aur Pashchim, Do Raaste, and Phool Bane Angaarey amongst others.
He was lately seen within the motion thriller movie Animal which additionally starred Ranbir Kapoor, Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol and Rashmika Mandanna within the lead roles.
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