Veteran actor Prem Chopra has carved a niche for himself in the industry by delivering cult classics like ‘Prem Nagar’, ‘Upkar’, ‘Bobby’ and many more, including some of the most popular and undisputed villains of all time. I became one of them. The actor also achieved fame overseas with some iconic negative roles.
Prem Chopra has revealed in an exclusive interview that he has been offered the role of The Godfather in a Hollywood film that pays homage to Francis Ford Coppola’s iconic film The Godfather.
“I had an offer…someone came up to me and said he was making a British movie, a Hollywood production with American actors. He said, ‘This is ‘The Godfather.’ I said it was an homage to (the cult crime trilogy by the iconic American director) “Writer Coppola” and I jumped at it thinking I was playing The Godfather. ”
Chopra later said that she realized that her role was not central to the plot and merely served as a reference to the film. “But when I arrived on set, I was told that it wasn’t The Godfather, that The Godfather was just a character in the movie,” Chopra recalls.
The veteran actor also spoke about his 2012 Hollywood debut ‘Heartland’ (a Punjabi-English film with English as the main language) and that Sardar’s character, who essays in the film, speaks in English due to his past. He also explained his reasons for refusing. experience.
“I also acted in a few American films, including ‘Heartland’, which was released across the country. I played Sardar in that film,” the actor said.
“There’s a good story behind this,” Chopra said of why Sardar’s essay-writing character in “Heartland” refuses to speak in English.
Chopra revealed in the film that his character’s son-in-law is based in America and a British girl has been sent to him to seek approval for the marriage. The actor said that in the film, Sardar’s character finds himself juggling the contradictory idea of allowing his son to marry into a community that had a different view due to past experiences. Stated.
Chopra says in the film, “I kept looking at that girl and thinking, “It’s absolutely possible for me to marry my son to someone who represents a different community of people than some of my best friends. We all deserve that.” “We used to have that kind of relationship,” he said. “The military. People who treat Indians like animals were responsible for the death of one of my best friends and didn’t even give him a decent funeral. I had decided not to speak this language at all. But I said to the girl, “Considering your upbringing, I think you are a very simple person, and I think you are suitable for marriage.” I did. This is the story behind this movie, which made it very popular. ”
In addition to Prem Chopra, “Heartland” was directed by Fred Holmes and also starred Stephen M. Singh, Amelia Jackson-Gray and Divya Dutta.
Chopra appeared in over 400 films during her career and is fondly remembered for some iconic negative roles. The unforgettable one-liner “Prem naam hai mera…Prem Chopra” (Prem is my name…Prem Chopra) from the Rishi Kapoor-starrer Bobby shot him to overnight stardom as a villain. I made it to the top.
In his 60-year career in the industry, Prem Chopra acted in several films including ‘Upkaar’, ‘Purab Aur Pashchim’, ‘Do Raaste’ and ‘Phool Bane Angaarey’.
He recently appeared in the action thriller Animal, which also starred Ranbir Kapoor, Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol and Rashmika Mandana.
Prem Chopra has revealed in an exclusive interview that he has been offered the role of The Godfather in a Hollywood film that pays homage to Francis Ford Coppola’s iconic film The Godfather.
“I had an offer…someone came up to me and said he was making a British movie, a Hollywood production with American actors. He said, ‘This is ‘The Godfather.’ I said it was an homage to (the cult crime trilogy by the iconic American director) “Writer Coppola” and I jumped at it thinking I was playing The Godfather. ”
Chopra later said that she realized that her role was not central to the plot and merely served as a reference to the film. “But when I arrived on set, I was told that it wasn’t The Godfather, that The Godfather was just a character in the movie,” Chopra recalls.
The veteran actor also spoke about his 2012 Hollywood debut ‘Heartland’ (a Punjabi-English film with English as the main language) and that Sardar’s character, who essays in the film, speaks in English due to his past. He also explained his reasons for refusing. experience.
“I also acted in a few American films, including ‘Heartland’, which was released across the country. I played Sardar in that film,” the actor said.
“There’s a good story behind this,” Chopra said of why Sardar’s essay-writing character in “Heartland” refuses to speak in English.
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Chopra says in the film, “I kept looking at that girl and thinking, “It’s absolutely possible for me to marry my son to someone who represents a different community of people than some of my best friends. We all deserve that.” “We used to have that kind of relationship,” he said. “The military. People who treat Indians like animals were responsible for the death of one of my best friends and didn’t even give him a decent funeral. I had decided not to speak this language at all. But I said to the girl, “Considering your upbringing, I think you are a very simple person, and I think you are suitable for marriage.” I did. This is the story behind this movie, which made it very popular. ”
In addition to Prem Chopra, “Heartland” was directed by Fred Holmes and also starred Stephen M. Singh, Amelia Jackson-Gray and Divya Dutta.
Chopra appeared in over 400 films during her career and is fondly remembered for some iconic negative roles. The unforgettable one-liner “Prem naam hai mera…Prem Chopra” (Prem is my name…Prem Chopra) from the Rishi Kapoor-starrer Bobby shot him to overnight stardom as a villain. I made it to the top.
In his 60-year career in the industry, Prem Chopra acted in several films including ‘Upkaar’, ‘Purab Aur Pashchim’, ‘Do Raaste’ and ‘Phool Bane Angaarey’.
He recently appeared in the action thriller Animal, which also starred Ranbir Kapoor, Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol and Rashmika Mandana.
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