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
Prem Sagar died at his residence in Mumbai on 31 August 2025, with reports stating he was 81 years old. He had been a veteran cinematographer, producer, and director known for his work on Ramayan and other Sagar Arts productions. Reports also said he had been suffering from a severe infection before his death.
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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). | |
| 8. He was an alumnus of the 1968 batch of FTII, Pune. | |
| 9. He died at his residence in Mumbai on 31 August 2025. |