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Ramanand Sagar's son, director-producer Prem Sagar, dies at 84
Prem Sagar passed away on Sunday morning

Ramanand Sagar's son, director-producer Prem Sagar, dies at 84

By Isha Sharma
Aug 31, 2025
03:54 pm
What's the story

Prem Sagar, the son of legendary filmmaker Ramanand Sagar and a noted producer-cinematographer-director, passed away on Sunday morning at the age of 84. He was reportedly unwell for some time and was undergoing treatment at Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital. A source told NDTV that he was advised to go home on Sunday, and he breathed his last there. May he rest in peace.

Career highlights

His work across film and television

Sagar was an alumnus of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune, from the 1968 batch. He contributed to several projects under Sagar Arts, the popular production house founded by his father. Apart from producing iconic television shows like Vikram Aur Betaal, Ramayan, and Shri Krishna, he also worked as a cinematographer in films such as Lalkar, Aankhen, and Charas.

Lasting impact

Actor Sunil Lahiri mourns the loss

Sagar is survived by his son, producer Shiv Sagar. His demise marks the end of a significant chapter in the Indian entertainment industry. He was remembered as soft-spoken and meticulous by his colleagues. Actor Sunil Lahiri, who starred as Laxman in Ramayan, expressed grief over Sagar's passing on X (formerly Twitter). He wrote, "Absolutely shocking news. We lost Prem Sagar ji, son of Ramanand Sagar ji of Ramayan. Om Shanti."

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Here's the tweet

Arun Govil's tribute

Arun Govil also paid tribute 

Actor Arun Govil, who led Ramayan, also paid tribute to Sagar. He wrote on X, "The news of the demise of Shri Prem Sagar ji, son of the late Shri Ramanand Sagar ji, who, through Ramayan, brought Lord Shri Ram's dignity, ideals, and teachings to every household via electronic media...is deeply saddening." "We pray to Lord Shri Ram to grant the departed soul a place at His divine feet and to give strength to the bereaved family."

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Here's what Govil wrote on X