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'', ''Di ...

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

Gul Gulshan Gulfaam ''Gul Gulshan Gulfaam'' is a 1987 DD National television serial directed by Ved Rahi and produced by Prem Krishen (Cinevistaas). It was one of the first serials to be based in Kashmir and portray a Kashmiri family: It became an instant hit

'', '' Junoon,'' ''

Dill Mill Gayye ''Dill Mill Gayye'' ( ''Hearts Have Met'') is an Indian medical drama television series that aired on Star One from 20 August 2007 to 29 October 2010. It was a sequel to the Star Plus series '' Sanjivani - A Medical Boon''. The series is availa ...

'' and ''

Bepannaah ''Bepannah'' ( Endless) is a romantic drama television series that aired from 19 March to 30 November 2018 on Colors TV. Produced under Cinevistaas Limited, it starred Harshad Chopda and Jennifer Winget. ''Timeslot'': The Show was Launched at ...

''.

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. 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 th ...

. Prem Krishen attended

Hill Grange High School Hill Grange High School was a private school for boys and girls located on Pedder Road, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. History It was founded in 1939 by Madame Sophy Kelly, a prominent member of the Indian Jewish community. She was a well known ...

Peddar Road Gopalrao Deshmukh Marg is an arterial road in the city of Mumbai, India, passing through the affluent Cumballa Hill neighbourhood. The road is named after a social activist and first Mayor of Bombay (present-day Mumbai) after India's Independe ...

, 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 banner,Sssshhh... Dulhan Wahi Jo Piya Man Bhaye

The Hindu ''The Hindu'' is an Indian English-language daily newspaper owned by The Hindu Group, headquartered in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It began as a weekly in 1878 and became a daily in 1889. It is one of the Indian newspapers of record and the secon ...

, 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