Prem Krishen (born 5 July 1953) is an Indian actor, turned TV and film producer and the owner of

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, 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 former actor

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and former actress

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and

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, 16 October 2003. and in a few television serials. Soon he became a producer.

Filmography

Actor

Producer

; Film ; Television

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Krishen, Prem Male actors from Mumbai Male actors in Hindi cinema Film producers from Mumbai Indian television producers Living people 20th-century Indian male actors 1953 births Hill Grange High School alumni