Prem Adib, a name that has become immortal in Hindi cinema forever. He belonged to a Kashmiri Pandit family and was one such actor of his time, whom people literally started worshipping after seeing him play the role of Shri Ram on screen. He was born on 10 August 1916 in Sultanpur, UP.
Prem Adib's father Pandit Ram Prasad Adib was a lawyer by profession, but Prem was inclined towards films since childhood. His family did not approve of him working in films, but Prem Adib entered cinema with his stubbornness and dedication and chose a character that made him immortal. He played the role of Lord Ram for the first time in the 1942 film 'Bharat Milaap'. This character was so impressive that after this he played the role of Ram in many films continuously.
The 1943 film 'Ram Rajya' made Prem Adib famous in every household. Mahatma Gandhi himself came to see this film, which was a big deal at that time. Shobhana Samarth played the role of Maa Sita with him in this film. This pair made such an impact on the screen as Lord Ram and Sita that people really started worshipping them.
Prem Adib made many changes in his life to play the role of Lord Ram. He gave up smoking and eating non-vegetarian food so that he could play his character properly. This was a symbol of his faith and dedication. He played the role of Lord Ram in eight films, including 'Ram Rajya', 'Baan', 'Ram Vivah', 'Ram Navami', 'Ram-Hanuman Yudh', 'Ram Laxman', and 'Ram Bhakt Vibhishan'.
Prem Adib married Krishna Kumari Kaul. The last phase of his life was also associated with films. The 1960 film 'Angulimaal' was his last film, which was released a year after his death. Prem Adib said goodbye to this world in 1959 at the age of 42, but left behind a legacy that people remember even today. Prem Adib proved through his life and career that if a character is played with complete honesty and faith, it is not just limited to the screen, but settles in the hearts of the people. Prem Adib will always be remembered as Lord Ram in the history of Hindi cinema.
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