Prema Narayan

  • Birthday: 04. April 1955
  • Birthplace: Andhra Pradesh
  • Awards: Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress: Amanush: Nominated

Biography

Prema Narayan (born 4 April 1955) is a Bollywood actress-dancer. She was the Miss India first runner-up in 1971 and represented India at Miss World 1971.

Prema Narayan was born in Andhra Pradesh.

She chose Bollywood after offers started coming her way after winning the First runner-up crown. 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 more recognition after being nominated in Filmfare 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 was also a regular feature in lower-grade horror films including Hotel, Mangalsutra, Saat Saal Baad and Ghabrahat.