Some fascinating facts about Premnath

Premnath, born as Premnath Malhotra, was an Indian actor who appeared in numerous Bollywood films from the 1940s to the 1990s. Here are some lesser-known facts about Premnath:

1. Early Life and Family: Premnath was born on November 21, 1926, in Peshawar, British India (now in Pakistan). He hailed from a Punjabi Khatri family and his father, Kewal Krishna Malhotra, was a film distributor.
2. Debut as a Hero: Premnath made his acting debut as a leading man in the film “Ajeeb Ladki” (1952), opposite actress Mala Sinha. However, he had already appeared in small roles in films before that.
3. Successful Collaboration with Raj Kapoor: Premnath had a successful partnership with legendary actor-director Raj Kapoor. They worked together in several films, including the hit film “Barsaat” (1949), where Premnath played a supporting role.
4. Film Production: Apart from acting, Premnath also ventured into film production. He produced and acted in films like “Preet Na Jane Reet” (1966) and “Shor” (1972).
5. Tragic Incident: In 1957, Premnath was involved in a tragic incident during the shooting of the film “Amar Deep” (1958). While filming a fire scene, he sustained severe burns, resulting in a long hospitalization and treatment.
6. Multilingual Actor: Premnath acted in films in multiple languages, including Hindi, Punjabi, Bengali, and Marathi. His versatility as an actor allowed him to work in diverse film industries.
7. Political Career: In the later part of his life, Premnath ventured into politics. He joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and served as a Member of Parliament (MP) in the Rajya Sabha (the Upper House of the Indian Parliament) from 1992 to 1998.
8. Awards and Recognitions: Premnath received the Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award for his role in the film “Dharmputra” (1961). He was also honored with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1993 for his significant contributions to Indian cinema.

These are some lesser-known facts about the versatile actor Premnath. He left a lasting impact on Bollywood with his performances and also made contributions to politics during his later years.