As a villain, Prem Chopra's name was feared by most. Years later, the same name is making a comical comebacku00a0

The name Prem Chopra has terrified many, synonymous of a villain with a bad attitude and memorable dialogue. Filmmakers and even theatre directors are now taking this brand name and incorporating it in their works. Rohit Shetty called Ajay Devgn's character in All the Best Prem Chopra and in the soon-to-be released Rajkumar Santoshi's Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani, Ranbir Kapoor spouts one of Prem Chopra's most famous dialogues.
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The stage too seems to have been inspired by the villain with a Marathi play Prem Naam Hai Mera Prem Chopra doing well. The veteran actor talks about being all over.u00a0u00a0


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Fascination with my name
When I played the character in Bobby and said the dialogue, "Prem naam hai mera u2026 Prem Chopra", Raj Kapoor did not have to explain the character, the audience understood that this character will create a problem. I enjoyed speaking my own name. I am getting publicity because my name is being used. Woh ek chaap lag jati hai. Certain actors have certain symbols. Some of my army friends say that when they go to the officer's bar and have a mock fight, they say, "Don't try to be funny, my name is Prem Chopra." (laughs)u00a0u00a0

Ajay or Ranbir?
I think both of them (do justice to my name). They are both dear to me. I'm playing Ranbir's grandfather in Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year and he is an amazing actor, such a mature actor. I have done many films with Ajay Devgn. I have also known his father Veeru Devgan; I was in the first movie he directed. I played a positive character then.