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Prem Sagar, Producer-Cinematographer of Ramayan Fame, Dies at 84 in Mumbai

Tributes from Ramayan co-stars followed reports of his hospitalisation, with a same-day cremation scheduled.

Overview

  • He had been unwell and was admitted to Breach Candy Hospital, where doctors advised he be taken home, according to reports citing NDTV.
  • His cremation was scheduled for 3 p.m. at Pawan Hans cremation ground in Juhu.
  • Arun Govil and Sunil Lahri, who starred in the 1987 Ramayan, shared condolences on social media.
  • An FTII Pune alumnus from the 1968 batch, he built a decades-long career at Sagar Arts as a cinematographer and producer.
  • He contributed to landmark mythological television including Ramayan, Shri Krishna and Vikram Aur Betaal, extending the Sagar family legacy.