The veteran actor Prem Chopra, known for his villainous roles, turned 90. His memorable dialogue from the movie *Bobby* is still remembered. Despite starting with the ambition to be a hero, he became one of Bollywood’s most recognized villains. Born in Lahore, now in Pakistan, on September 23, 1935, Chopra’s family later settled in Shimla. He moved to Mumbai with dreams of becoming a film star. He started his acting journey with small roles, but he gained recognition for his villainous characters.
During his struggle in Mumbai, Prem Chopra worked in various roles, including a job at The Times of India. His acting career began with the film *Chaudhary Karnail Singh* (1960), and he received a fee of Rs 2500 for the role. Simultaneously, he acted in Punjabi films. Chopra accepted villain roles in the early phase of his career in films such as *Woh Kaun Thi*, *Shaheed*, and *Teesri Manzil*. The film *Bobby* in 1973 was a significant success, with his famous dialogue becoming a sensation, which led him to embrace villainous roles. Throughout his 50-year career, Chopra has been a part of various successful films.