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

Absolutely shocking news we lost Prem Sagar Ji son of Ramanand Sagar ji of Ramayan Om Shanti 🙏😥 pic.twitter.com/jO7s7wShOW
— Sunil lahri (@LahriSunil) August 31, 2025

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

रामायण टीवी सीरियल का स्वरूप देकर इलेक्ट्रॉनिक माध्यम से जन-जन तक भगवान श्रीराम की मर्यादा, आदर्श और शिक्षाओं को पहुँचाने वाले स्व. श्री रामानंद सागर जी के सुपुत्र एवं प्रसिद्ध फिल्म निर्माता श्री प्रेम सागर जी के निधन का समाचार अत्यंत दुखद है। प्रभु श्रीराम से प्रार्थना है कि… pic.twitter.com/V63WkBKLst
— Arun Govil (@arungovil12) August 31, 2025