Prem Krishen

Prem Krishen
Born Premnath Malhotra
Occupation Director
Producer
Actor
Known for Bepannaah
Dill Mill Gayye
Parent(s) Prem Nath
Kailash Nath

Prem Krishen (Prem Krishen Malhotra) is an Indian film actor, turned TV and film producer and the owner of Cinevistaas Limited, a film and television production company established in 1993, known for TV series such as Kathasagar, Gul Gulshan Gulfaam, Junoon, Dill Mill Gayye and Bepannaah.

Early life and education

He is the son of the late actor Prem Nath and his wife Bina Rai. He also has a younger brother, Kailash.[1][2] His father's sister Krishna married actor-director Raj Kapoor.

Prem Krishen attended Hill Grange High School on Peddar Road, 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,[3] and in some television serials, but soon became producer.

Personal life

He is the father of actress Akanksha Malhotraand he launched her in his home production of Yeh Mohabbat Hai (2002), claiming that she reminds him so much of his mother. His son, Siddharth Malhotra, is also a film director, who made his debut with Dharma Productions's We Are Family (2010).[1]

Filmography

Actor

Producer

Film
Television

References

  1. 1 2 "Noted actress Bina Rai passes away". 6 December 2009. Retrieved 22 March 2013.
  2. ↑ "Bina Rai, noted actress of B&W era, passes away". The Times of India. 7 December 2009. Retrieved 22 March 2013.
  3. ↑ Sssshhh... Dulhan Wahi Jo Piya Man Bhaye The Hindu, 16 October 2003.
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