Premnath Malhotra
Biography
Prem Nath Malhotra, commonly known as Prem Nath, was an Indian male actor and director born on 21 November 1926 in Peshawar, then part of the North‑West Frontier Province of British India. He began his film career with the Hindi movie Ajit and went on to appear in more than one hundred Hindi films, accumulating 73 credited acting roles listed in the TMDB database. Throughout his career he received three Filmfare Award nominations. Known primarily for his work in Hindi cinema, he retired from acting in 1985. Prem Nath died on 3 November 1992 at the age of 65.
Career overview
Prem Nath Malhotra, popularly known as Prem Nath, was born on 21 November 1926 in Peshawar, then part of the North‑West Frontier Province of British India. He entered the Hindi film industry as an actor, making his debut with the film Ajit. Over the course of his career he became a familiar presence in Hindi cinema, accumulating more than one hundred film appearances. The TMDB record lists 73 credited acting roles, reflecting a prolific output that spanned several decades and established him as a regular figure on the screen.
In addition to his extensive acting work, Prem Nath also undertook directing duties, though his primary reputation remained that of an actor. His performances earned him recognition from the Filmfare Awards, for which he received three nominations. After a long period of activity, he chose to retire from acting in 1985, concluding a career that had begun in the early post‑independence era. Prem Nath passed away on 3 November 1992 at the age of 65, leaving behind a legacy of more than a hundred Hindi film contributions and a lasting imprint on Indian cinema.
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74 titles- Hum Dono (1985) as Lata's Father
- Dhan Daulat (1980) as Mangat
- Karz (1980) as Sir Judah
- Jaani Dushman (1979) as Priest
- Gautam Govinda (1979) as Dharamdutt
- Ahinsa (1979) as Shambu Nath
- Shalimar (1978) as Raja Bahadur Singh
- Heeralaal Pannalaal (1978) as Inspector Premlal
- Rahu Ketu (1978) as Collector Rahu Nath
- Vishwanath (1978) as GNK
- Chala Murari Hero Banne (1977) as Self
- Shirdi Ke Sai Baba (1977) as Som Dev
- Farishta Ya Qatil (1977)
- Chandi Sona (1977) as Lord Mayor Jojo
- Jadu Tona (1977)
- Do Chehere (1977) as Qawaali Singer / INSP.
- Nagin (1976) as Sage
- Aap Beati (1976) as Bajrang Bahadur
- Dus Numbri (1976) as Inspector Jaichan
- Kalicharan (1976) as IG P.N. Khanna
- Bajrangbali (1976) as Ravan
- Kabeela (1976) as Sardar Babbar
- Nehle Pe Dehla (1976)
- Jaaneman (1976) as Ram Bharose
- Dharmatma (1975) as Dharamdas 'Dharmatma'
- Dharam Karam (1975) as Shankar Dada
- Sanyasi (1975) as Mangal Singh
- Roti Kapada Aur Makaan (1974)
- Ishk Ishk Ishk (1974) as Pahar
- Amir Garib (1974) as Daulatram (as Premnath)
- Bobby (1973) as Jack Braganza
- Loafer (1973) as Pratap
- Nafrat (1973) as CBI Inspector Kumar
- Be-Imaan (1972) as D.I.G. Gopal Das (as Premnath)
- Gora Aur Kala (1972) as Prithvi Singh
- Raja Jani (1972)
- Shor (1972) as Khan Badshah
- Do Bachche Dus Haath (1972)
- Tere Mere Sapne (1971) as Seth. Madhochand
- The Evil Within (1970) as Krishna
- Johny Mera Naam (1970) as Ranjit/Rai Saab Bhupender Singh
- Ilzam (1970)
- Kama Sutra (1969) as Raj
- The Gold Medal (1969)
- Kenner (1968)
- Baharon Ke Sapne (1967)
- Rustom Sohrab (1967) as Sohrab
- Mera Bhai Mera Dushman (1967)
- Amrapali (1966) as Senpati Veer of Magadh
- Teesri Manzil (1966) as Kunwarsahab Mahender Singh
- Pyar Mohabbat (1966) as Senapati Uday Kumar Singh
- Main Jatti Punjab Di (1964)
- Shaheed Bhagat Singh (1963) as Chandrashekhar Azad
- Dr. Shaitan (1960)
- Changez Khan (1957) as Sheru
- Abe Hayat (1955) as Jalal
- Prisoner of Golconda (1954)
- Prisoner of Golconda (1954) Director
- Aurat (1953) as Adil
- Aan (1952) as Prince Shamsher Singh
- Parbat (1952) as Pahari
- Saqi (1952)
- Awaara (1951) as Cameo Appearance in Song "naiyya teri majhdhar.."
- Do Sitare (1951)
- Naujawan (1951) as Raju
- Badal (1951) as Badal Singh
- Shokhiyan (1951) as Ranbir
- Buzdil (1951) as Chander
- Aaram (1951) as Kumar
- Sagai (1951) as Captain Prem
- India Is Ours (1950)
- Barsaat (1949) as Gopal
- Aag (1948) as Rajan
- Aurat (1940) as Actor
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Premnath Malhotra is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Awaara (1951).
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Premnath Malhotra was born on November 21, 1926 in Peshawar, North-West Frontier Province, British India. They passed away on November 3, 1992.
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Premnath Malhotra has accumulated over 74 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1940 to 1985.
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Prem Nath Malhotra, commonly known as Prem Nath, was an Indian male actor and director born on 21 November 1926 in Peshawar, then part of the North‑West Frontier Province of British India. He began his film career with the Hindi movie Ajit and went on to appear in more than one hundred Hindi films, accumulating 73 cred...