Prayag Raj worked as a writer, director, and actor in India. |
He passed away on 23 September 2023 in Bandra due to age-related illness. |
Born in Allahabad, he later moved to Mumbai after his father's death. |
Prayag began working at nine years old to help his family financially. |
During his time with Prithvi Theatre for sixteen years, he wrote and directed plays. |
He acted in the films Aag (1948) and Awara (1951) for his acting debut. |
Writing and filmmaking were his main interests. |
He penned over 100 films, including Raampur Ka Lakshman, Amar Akbar Anthony, Geraftaar, Gangaa Jamunaa Saraswathi, and Hero Hindustani. |
His directorial debut, Kundan (1972), didn't do well commercially, but he claimed it made three times its investment. |
He directed successful films like Paap Aur Punya, Ponga Pandit, Chor Sipahee, Hifazat, Gair Kaanooni, and Oonch Neech Beech. |