Quick Info
| Profession | Filmmaker, TV Producer, Cinematographer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 17/12/1940 |
| Age | 84 years (died on 31, Aug, 2025) |
| Birthplace | Lahore, Pakistan |
| Date of Death | 31/08/2025 |
Latest News about Prem Sagar
31/08/2025
Veteran producer, cinematographer, and director Prem Sagar, son of legendary filmmaker Ramanand Sagar, passed away on 31 August 2025 at around 10 AM at his residence in Mumbai. He was 81 years old according to PTI reports, though some sources cited 77 or 84. Prem Sagar had been suffering from a severe infection that spread in his blood and was treated at Breach Candy Hospital before being sent home, where he died shortly after. His last rites were performed at Pawan Hans crematorium on the same day, marking the end of an era in Indian television and cinema.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Prem Sagar Chopra |
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| Known For | Being son of Legendary filmmaker Ramanand Sagar and producer of the iconic TV series Ramayan |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 8" (173 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Light Brown |
| Hair Color | Salt and Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | The Doon School, Dehradun |
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| Degree | Cinematography |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Father | Ramanand Sagar (deceased) (Filmmaker, Writer, Television Producer) |
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| Mother | Leelavati Sagar |
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| Spouse | Neelam Sagar (Botanist) |
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Career
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| Last Production | Kaamdhenu Gaumata (2025) | ||||||
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/choprapremsagar/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Prem Sagar was born in Lahore, Pakistan, and moved to India after the partition. | |
| 2. He was the eldest son in his family and excelled at the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), where he received awards for best academic performance. | |
| 3. He was celebrated for his ability to glamorize actors, notably Hema Malini, in various films. | |
| 4. Sagar Arts, founded by his father, became synonymous with successful mythological dramas on Indian television under his creative guidance. | |
| 5. He authored a biography titled 'An Epic Life: Ramanand Sagar, From Barsaat to Ramayan,' chronicling his father's journey from humble beginnings to fame in filmmaking. | |
| 6. At FTII Pune's 1968 batch, he received the gold medal for best academic student and silver medal for best-photographed student film. | |
| 7. He served as cinematographer on films like Charas (1976), Lalkar (1972), Jalte Badan (1973), and Hamrahi (1974). |