Prem Sagar

Filmmaker, TV Producer, Cinematographer

Indian Lahore, Pakistan

Quick Info

ProfessionFilmmaker, TV Producer, Cinematographer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth17/12/1940
Age84 years (died on 31, Aug, 2025)
BirthplaceLahore, Pakistan
Date of Death31/08/2025

Latest News about Prem Sagar

31/08/2025

Veteran producer and cinematographer Prem Sagar, son of Ramanand Sagar and known for carrying forward the family's legacy in Indian television with shows like Ramayan, passed away at the age of 77. He was an alumnus of FTII Pune's 1968 batch and had worked extensively as a cinematographer and producer. His last rites were performed at Pawan Hans crematorium on the same day.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NamePrem Sagar Chopra
Known ForBeing son of Legendary filmmaker Ramanand Sagar

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 8" (173 cm)
Eye ColorLight Brown
Hair ColorSalt and Pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolThe Doon School, Dehradun
College/University
  • St. Xavierโ€™s College, Mumbai
  • Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune
DegreeCinematography

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried

Family

FatherRamanand Sagar (deceased) (Filmmaker, Writer, Television Producer)
MotherLeelavati Sagar
Siblings
  • Brother(s): Anand Sagar, Moti Sagar, Subhash Sagar
  • Sister: Sarita Sagar
SpouseNeelam Sagar (Botanist)
Children
  • Son: Shiv Sagar (Entrepreneur, TV Producer)
  • Daughters: Shabnam Gupta (Interior Designer), Ganga Kadakia (Painter, Poetess, and Photographer)

Career

Debut
CinematographerAankhen (1968)
Film DirectorHum Tere Aashiq Hain (1979)
ProducerRamayan (1987)
Last ProductionKaamdhenu Gaumata (2025)
Awards
  • Indian Television Academy Award (ITA) Lifetime Achievement (2009)
  • TellyChakkar Lifetime Achievement (2010)
  • Indian Film Festival Lifetime Achievement (2011)
Description
  • Prem Sagar began his career as a cinematographer in 1968 and transitioned to directing and producing, achieving notable success with the iconic series Ramayan.
  • In the 1980s, he established himself as a significant contributor to Indian television through successful productions like Vikram Betaal and Shri Krishna.
  • He was responsible for innovative marketing strategies that significantly boosted the viewership and revenue of shows under Sagar Arts.

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).
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