Veteran filmmaker and cinematographer Prem Sagar, son of legendary director Ramanand Sagar and father of producer Shiv Sagar, passed away at the age of 84. He breathed his last at 10 am today after a prolonged illness. Prem Sagar had been admitted to Breach Candy Hospital, Mumbai, but doctors advised the family to bring him home on Sunday. Sadly, he left for his heavenly abode this morning.

Final Rites in Mumbai

Prem Sagar’s last rites were performed at Pawan Hans Crematorium, Juhu, Mumbai at 3 pm today. Sharing the heartbreaking news, Sagar World wrote on Instagram, “With great sorrow, we inform you that Shri Prem Sagar ji is no longer with us. His final journey was carried out at 2:30 pm at Pawan Hans, Juhu. May his soul rest in peace. Om Shanti.”

A True Torchbearer of the Sagar Legacy

As a producer and cinematographer, Prem Sagar carried forward the glorious legacy of the Sagar family in Indian cinema and television. Working under the banner of Sagar Arts, founded by his father Ramanand Sagar, he shaped several iconic projects. A graduate of the 1968 batch at the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune, he specialized in photography and cinematography.

Key Contributions to Indian Television

Prem Sagar played a pivotal role in his father’s magnum opus, Ramayan (1987), which continues to be remembered as one of the most influential television series in India. He also worked as a photographer and cinematographer in several projects under the family banner, leaving behind an artistic imprint of his own.

Memorable Works in Cinema and TV

Apart from Ramayan, Prem Sagar directed and produced Vikram Aur Betaal, a fantasy series cherished by audiences across generations. His creative contributions also extended to shows like Alif Laila, Kakbhushundi, Ramayan, and Kamdhenu Gaumata. In films, he worked on Hum Tere Aashiq, Basera, and served in the electrical department of the 1968 hit Aankhen. He also showcased his cinematographic brilliance in the 1976 film Charas.

End of an Era

Prem Sagar’s demise marks the end of an era for Indian television and cinema. While his father Ramanand Sagar gave the nation timeless epics, Prem carried the torch with dedication and creativity, ensuring the Sagar legacy remained an integral part of India’s cultural fabric.