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Premnath

Indian actor

Premnath, also credited as Prem Nath, was an Indian actor, producer and director who worked mainly in Hindi cinema. His first major role was in Ajit (1948), one of the earliest colour films made in India, and he gained wider recognition in Raj Kapoor's Aag (1948) and Barsaat (1949). In 1952 he played the antagonist in Aan, the highest-grossing Indian film of its time, and he appeared in more than 100 films over four decades.

Known for

  • Barsaat (1949). One of the Raj Kapoor films that brought him wider recognition.
  • Aag (1948). Another Raj Kapoor film that raised his profile.
  • Aan (1952), Shamsher Singh. Played the antagonist in the swashbuckler.
  • Badal (1951). Headlined the adventure film, a commercial success.
  • Amrapali (1966). A later credit from a career of four decades.

Movies

Quick answers

What movies and TV shows has Premnath been in?
Premnath appears in Amrapali (1966) and Aag (1948) on The Remote.
When was Premnath born?
Premnath was born on 21 November 1926.

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