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Prem Sagar, Son of Ramanand Sagar, Passes Away at 84; Arun Govil, Sunil Lahiri Pay Tributes
Veteran filmmaker Prem Sagar, son of legendary producer and ‘Ramayan’ creator Ramanand Sagar, passed away on Sunday at the age of 84. His funeral will take place at Pawan Hans cremation ground in Mumbai. Prem Sagar had been admitted to Breach Candy Hospital prior to his demise.
The news of his passing prompted heartfelt tributes from actors who were closely associated with him. Arun Govil, who portrayed Lord Ram in the iconic 1987 television series ‘Ramayan’, expressed his grief on X, writing:
"The news of the demise of Prem Sagar Ji, the son of the late Shri Ramanand Sagar Ji, who brought the ideals, principles, and teachings of Lord Shri Ram to every individual through electronic media by giving the form of the Ramayana TV serial, is extremely heartbreaking. I pray to Lord Shri Ram that the departed soul be granted a place at His divine feet and that the bereaved family members be bestowed with the strength to endure this profound sorrow. Om Shanti."
Actor Sunil Lahiri, who played Laxman in the same series, also shared his condolences:
"Absolutely shocking news. We lost Prem Sagar Ji, son of Ramanand Sagar ji of 'Ramayan'. Om Shanti."
Prem Sagar, an alumnus of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune, from the 1968 batch, had contributed extensively to Indian television and cinema. He worked as a still photographer and cinematographer under the Sagar Arts banner, playing a key role in several of his father’s productions.
His legacy, both as a filmmaker and as a torchbearer of his father’s iconic vision, will be remembered fondly by the film fraternity and audiences alike.
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Published: Aug 31, 2025
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