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 many years, he has appeared in a number of massive Hindi movies. He is understood 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 aside from Bobby the duo appeared collectively in a number of massive movies together with Nagina, Naseeb and Prem Granth.

While speaking to ANI, Chopra recalled reminiscences with Kapoor and stated, “We used to be together all the time. He got all right, he got free from cancer, but then again got into a problem. He was a very nice actor and a jolly good chap. We used to discuss girls. We were having a lot of pranks with each other. There were so many funny things 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 associate by thick and skinny.

Reportedly, not solely professionally, however Chopra was related 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 not too long ago 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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