{"id":9325,"date":"2025-08-31T13:09:15","date_gmt":"2025-08-31T13:09:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/31\/ramanand-sagars-son-prem-sagar-passes-away-at-84-tributes-pour-in-from-industry-television-news\/"},"modified":"2025-08-31T13:09:15","modified_gmt":"2025-08-31T13:09:15","slug":"ramanand-sagars-son-prem-sagar-passes-away-at-84-tributes-pour-in-from-industry-television-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/31\/ramanand-sagars-son-prem-sagar-passes-away-at-84-tributes-pour-in-from-industry-television-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Ramanand Sagar\u2019s Son Prem Sagar Passes Away At 84, Tributes Pour In From Industry | Television News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"story-9539906\">\n<p><span class=\"jsx-395e0e0beb19cb6e jsx-4143937483\">Last Updated:<\/span><time class=\"jsx-395e0e0beb19cb6e jsx-4143937483\">August 31, 2025, 18:09 IST<\/time><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"asubttl-9539906\" class=\"jsx-ff263f4b724d470d jsx-1463107228 asubttl-schema\">Prem Sagar, son of Ramayan director Ramanand Sagar, passed away at 84 in Mumbai. A noted producer and cinematographer, he was behind classics like Ramayan, Shri Krishna and more.<\/h2>\n<div class=\"jsx-7dd6bcc4782610a2 artsharwrp\">\n<div id=\"artshare\" class=\"jsx-7dd6bcc4782610a2 artshare\">\n<div class=\"jsx-7dd6bcc4782610a2 stickdiv\">\n<div class=\"jsx-7dd6bcc4782610a2 deskwrapstkdiv\">\n<div class=\"jsx-7dd6bcc4782610a2 fontchange\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/dlxczavtqcctuei\/news18\/static\/images\/english\/font.svg\" height=\"30px\" width=\"30px\" alt=\"font\" class=\"jsx-7dd6bcc4782610a2 lazyload\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"jsx-ff263f4b724d470d jsx-1463107228 amimg\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Veteran producer and cinematographer Prem Sagar, son of Ramayan director Ramanand Sagar, passed away at the age of 84.\" title=\"Veteran producer and cinematographer Prem Sagar, son of Ramayan director Ramanand Sagar, passed away at the age of 84.\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2021\/07\/1627283897_news18_logo-1200x800.jpg?impolicy=website&amp;width=400&amp;height=225\" loading=\"eager\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"jsx-ff263f4b724d470d jsx-1463107228\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Veteran producer and cinematographer Prem Sagar, son of Ramayan director Ramanand Sagar, passed away at the age of 84.<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p id=\"0\" class=\"story_para_0\">The television and film industry is mourning the loss of Prem Sagar, son of legendary Ramayan director Ramanand Sagar, who passed away at the age of 84. Known for his exceptional cinematography and for carrying forward the Sagar legacy, Prem Sagar played a crucial role in shaping Indian television through iconic shows like Ramayan, Shri Krishna, and Vikram Aur Betaal.<\/p>\n<p id=\"1\" class=\"story_para_1\"><strong>The Final Hours<\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"2\" class=\"story_para_2\">According to reports, Prem Sagar breathed his last at 10 am on Monday. A source told NDTV that the veteran had been ailing for some time and was admitted to Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai. \u201cHe had been unwell for some time and was admitted to Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai. On Sunday, doctors advised that he be taken home. He passed away this morning. The cremation will be held today at 3 pm at Pawan Hans cremation ground in Mumbai,&#8221; the source revealed.<\/p>\n<p id=\"3\" class=\"story_para_3\"><strong>His Journey And Legacy<\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"4\" class=\"story_para_4\">An alumnus of the prestigious Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune, Prem Sagar graduated in 1968 with rigorous training in cinematography. Soon after, he entered the industry and became one of the creative pillars of Sagar Productions, the banner founded by his father, Ramanand Sagar.<\/p>\n<p id=\"5\" class=\"story_para_5\">His mastery of the lens brought several unforgettable projects to life. Beyond Ramayan\u2014a cultural milestone in Indian television\u2014he also helmed the visuals for Shri Krishna and Vikram Aur Betaal, shows that continue to hold nostalgic value for audiences. His filmography as a cinematographer includes Hindi films like Aankhen, Lalkaar, and Charas, where he worked with stalwarts such as Dharmendra and Hema Malini.<\/p>\n<p id=\"6\" class=\"story_para_6\"><strong>Tributes From The Industry<\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"7\" class=\"story_para_7\">As news of his passing spread, tributes began pouring in. Actor Sunil Lehri, who famously played Lakshman in Ramayan, expressed his grief on X (formerly Twitter). He wrote, \u201cAbsolutely shocking news, we lost Prem Sagar Ji, son of Ramanand Sagar Ji of Ramayan. Om Shanti.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p id=\"8\" class=\"story_para_8\">Prem Sagar is survived by his son, Shiv, who has also stepped into the world of production. His passing is seen not just as a personal loss to his family but as the end of an era that linked Ramanand Sagar\u2019s timeless productions to the evolving landscape of Indian entertainment.<\/p>\n<p id=\"9\" class=\"story_para_9\">With his demise, Indian television has lost yet another craftsman who quietly but powerfully shaped the way stories were told on screen. 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