Kamal Ghorui
Veteran actor Prem Chopra has shared a heartwarming anecdote about Amitabh Bachchan, revealing how the superstar checked in on him every single day during his recent health scare.The actor, who was hospitalised in Mumbai in November last year, said that Amitabh has been sending him “get well soon” messages daily—even after being told that he has recovered.
‘Every morning, there is a message from him’
Speaking about their bond, Prem Chopra revealed that Amitabh Bachchan is one of his close friends on WhatsApp.“Ever since I fell ill, every morning there is a message from him: ‘Get well soon, Prem’. ‘Prayers for you.’ Maine bola usko, yaar main theek ho gaya (I told him, buddy, I have recovered). But he persists sweetly,” he shared with Hollywood Reporter India.
Health scare and recovery
Last year, Prem Chopra was admitted to Lilavati Hospital after he fell unwell. Doctors diagnosed him with a viral infection along with age-related complications, including severe aortic stenosis.Following his treatment, his son-in-law, actor Sharman Joshi, shared an update on social media, revealing that the veteran underwent a successful TAVI procedure, replacing the valve without the need for open-heart surgery.He added that the procedure was smooth and complication-free, and that Prem Chopra is now back home and recovering well.
A long-standing on-screen association
Prem Chopra and Amitabh Bachchan have shared screen space in several iconic films over the decades, especially during the 1970s and 1980s, where Prem often played the antagonist.Their collaborations include Do Anjaane, The Great Gambler, Benaam, Mard, and Naseeb, among others. With a career spanning more than 60 years, Prem Chopra has featured in over 380 films and carved a niche as one of Hindi cinema’s most memorable villains.Some of his most notable works include Woh Kaun Thi, Upkaar, Do Raaste, Kati Patang, Bobby, Trishul, Dostana, and Kranti—films that continue to be celebrated by audiences across generations.
