Prema Narayan

Prema Narayan (born 4 April 1955) is an Indian former actress, model, dancer and beauty pageant titleholder. She has acted in Hindi and Bengali cinema. She was the Femina Miss India World 1971, and represented India at Miss World 1971.

Early life Prema Narayan was born in Kalimpong, West Bengal. She is the niece of actor Anita Guha. She represented India at Miss World 1971 but did not win. The same year she was appointed to represent India at Queen of the Pacific pageant held in Australia where she was crowned 1st runner-up.

Acting career She chose Bollywood after offers started coming her way after winning the Femina Miss India contest. Her performance in films such as Manzilein Aur Bhi Hain (1973) and Maa Bahen Aur Biwi (1973) were noticed. She did not restrict herself as a leading lady as she was mostly considered for dancer/vamp or supporting roles. She got recognition for her work on being nominated in 1976 in Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress category for her performance as a sensuous village belle Dhanno in the Uttam Kumar-Sharmila Tagore film Amanush (1975). This role was a total deviation from her modern sex-symbol well-educated western image. Besides being noticed for her acting prowess she was also appreciated for her western-style dance numbers. She regularly featured in lower-grade horror films including Hotel, Mangalsutra, Saat Saal Baad and Ghabrahat.

Her last appearance was in Yeh Basti Badmashon Ki (1999).

Personal life She is married to Rajiv, a lawyer. The couple has two adult sons.

Filmography Year Title Role Notes 1974 Jab Andhera Hota Hai Roma 1974 Ang Se Ang Lagaley Neela 1974 Maa Bahen Aur Biwi 1974 Mere Saath Chal Neena 1974 Manzilein Aur Bhi Hain Prostitute 1974 My Friend 1975 Amanush Dhanno 1975 Ponga Pandit Lalita 1976 Udhar Ka Sindur Munni/Sita 1976 Nagin Woman in forest 1976 Balika Badhu Radhiya 1977 Mukti Mary Guest Appearance 1977 Aafat Champa 1977 Anand Ashram Kamli / Dancer Guest appearance 1977 Haiwan 1977 Karm Savitri Kumar 1977 Saal Solvan Chadya 1977 Sandhya Raag 1977 Dangal Badamia Bhojpuri film 1977 Ek Je Chhilo Desh Bengali film 1977 Kabita Mala Sinha's sister Bengali film 1978 Bandie Krishna 1978 Ghar Aarti's friend 1978 Madhu Malti 1978 Swarg Narak Leena1979 Lahu Ke Do Rang Anita/Meena 1979 Mai Ka Lal Bhojpuri film 1979 Prem Bandhan 1979 Do Ladke Dono Kadke Champa 1979 Aangan Ki Kali Doctor 1979 Guru Ho Ja Shuru Sheela 1979 Ratnadeep Champa 1979 Surakshaa Maggie 1980 Choron Ki Baaraat Sona 1980 Jaaye To Jaaye Kahan 1980 Takkar Item dancer Special Appearance (song "Ritu Ru Ritu Ru") 1981 Armaan Special appearance 1981 Sahhas Champabai 1981 Hotel Chhagan's Secretary "Shabho" 1981 Biwi-O-Biwi Rita 1981 Mangalsutra Kamini 1981 Barsaat Ki Ek Raat Phulwa 1981 Umrao Jaan Bismillah 1982 Teri Maang Sitaron Se Bhar Doon Mrs. Lobo 1982 Ustadi Ustad Se Prema 1982 Satte Pe Satta Mangal's girlfriend 1982 Hamari Bahu Alka Sudha 1982 Lubna 1983 Qayamat Dancer/Singer Special appearance 1983 Sweekar Kiya Maine Lajjo 1983 Justice Chaudhury Alexander's girlfriend 1983 Woh Jo Hasina 1983 Karate Zora 1983 Kissi Se Na Kehna Urvashi Mitra (Vyjayanti Aiyar)1983 Romance Journalist/Editor's wife 1983 Marad No Mandvo Gujarati film 1984 Ghar Ek Mandir Sapna's Friend 1984 Jhutha Sach Mrs. Prema Bhajanlal 1984 Ram Ki Ganga Courtesan 1984 Baazi Casino Singer Special appearance 1984 Dhokebaaz 1984 Shapath Sheetal 1985 Aandhi-Toofan Special Appearance (song "Bareba Bareba") 1985 Jhoothi Alpana 1985 Baadal Champa 1985 Phoolan Devi Meena 1985 Bhago Bhut Aaya Munni 1985 Pataal Bhairavi Nalini (Indumati's attendant) 1985 Salma Courtesan1986 Khel Mohabbat Ka Ranjeet's Secretary 1986 Jumbish: A Movement - The Movie Secretary 1986 Angaarey Ms. Meena Srivastav – Police Sub-Inspector 1986 Baat Ban Jaye Cameo, in song "Raja Tori" 1987 Param Dharam Special appearance 1987 Majaal Sandhya's Mother 1987 Itihaas Khursheed 1987 7 Saal Baad Lisa 1987 Muqaddar Ka Faisla Hired Dancer1988 Pyaar Ka Mandir Anita G. KhaitanSagar Sangam Waqt Ki Awaz 1989 Desh Ke Dushman Dancer in Kundan's Bar 1989 Khoj Dancer (song "Aaj Ki Biwi") 1989 Anjaane Rishte Prema (Ajay's wife) 1989 Joshilaay 1989 Suryaa: An Awakening Dancer 1990 Thanedaar Lawrence's Girlfriend 1995 Mera Damad Shalu 1999 Yeh Basti Badmashon Ki Parvati (Kiran Kumar's wife)

Awards and nominations Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress: Amanush: Nominated