Prem Krishen (born 5 July 1953) is an Indian actor, turned TV and film producer and the owner of

Cinevistaas Limited Cinevistaas Limited, formerly known as Cinevista Communications Limited, is an Indian production house founded by Prem Krishen. Based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, it is known for producing successful shows like '' Crime Patrol'', '' Sanjivani'', '' ...

, a film and television production company established in 1993, known for TV series such as ''

Kathasagar Katha Sagar ( translation:''"A Sea of Stories"'') is an Indian television series that aired on DD National in 1986. The series featured a collection of stories by writers from around the world, including Katherine Mansfield, Guy De Maupassant ...

'', '' Gul Gulshan Gulfaam'', '' Junoon,'' '' Dill Mill Gayye'' and '' Bepannaah''.

Early life and education

He is the son of actor

Prem Nath Prem Nath Malhotra, better known as Prem Nath, was an Indian actor and director, who was best known for his works in Hindi films. Nath made his debut with the film ''Ajit'' (1948), and went on to appear in over 100 films throughout his career. ...

and mother

Bina Rai Bina Rai (13 July 1931 – 6 December 2009), sometimes referred to as Beena Rai, was an Indian actress, primarily of the black and white era of Hindi cinema. She is most known for her roles in classics such as ''Anarkali'' (1953), '' Ghunghat' ...

. He also has a younger brother, Kailash. His father's sister Krishna married actor-director

Raj Kapoor Raj Kapoor (pronunciation: �aːd͡ʒ kəpuːɾ born Shrishti Nath Kapoor; also known as Ranbir Raj Kapoor; 14 December 1924 2 June 1988) was an Indian actor, film director and producer, who worked in Hindi cinema. He is considered one of ...

. Prem Krishen attended Hill Grange High School on

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, Mumbai.

Career

He followed in his parents' footsteps briefly by starring in the big hit '' Dulhan Wohi Jo Piya Man Bhaye'' (1977) which revived the

Rajshri Rajshri Productions Pvt. Ltd. is a film production and distribution company based in Mumbai, India, established in 1947, which is primarily involved in producing Hindi films. The most successful films produced by the company include ''Dosti'' ( ...

banner,Sssshhh... Dulhan Wahi Jo Piya Man Bhaye
The Hindu, 16 October 2003. and in some television serials, but soon became producer.

Filmography

Actor

Producer

; Film ; Television

References

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Krishen, Prem Male actors from Mumbai Male actors in Hindi cinema Film producers from Mumbai Indian television producers Living people 20th-century Indian male actors 1953 births Hill Grange High School alumni