As per our current Database, Prakash Mehra has been died on 17 May, 2009 at Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
When Prakash Mehra die, Prakash Mehra was 70 years old.
| Popular As | Prakash Mehra |
| Occupation | Director |
| Age | 70 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
| Born | July 13, 1939 (Bijnor, United Provinces, British India) |
| Birthday | July 13 |
| Town/City | Bijnor, United Provinces, British India |
| Nationality | British India |
Prakash Mehra’s zodiac sign is Cancer. According to astrologers, the sign of Cancer belongs to the element of Water, just like Scorpio and Pisces. Guided by emotion and their heart, they could have a hard time blending into the world around them. Being ruled by the Moon, phases of the lunar cycle deepen their internal mysteries and create fleeting emotional patterns that are beyond their control. As children, they don't have enough coping and defensive mechanisms for the outer world, and have to be approached with care and understanding, for that is what they give in return.
Prakash Mehra was born in the Year of the Rabbit. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Rabbit enjoy being surrounded by family and friends. They’re popular, compassionate, sincere, and they like to avoid conflict and are sometimes seen as pushovers. Rabbits enjoy home and entertaining at home. Compatible with Goat or Pig.
Born on 13 July 1939 in Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh, Mehra started in the late 1950s as a production controller. In 1968, he directed Shashi Kapoor who played a double role in Haseena Maan Jayegi in 1973, he produced and directed Zanjeer.
This hit with Amitabh Bachchan started a long term and successful collaboration that spanned 7 more films, 6 being blockbuster hits: Hera Pheri, Khoon Pasina, Muqaddar Ka Sikandar, Lawaaris, Namak Halaal and Sharaabi.
Their final collaboration was Jaadugar which was a flop and ended their successful streak. Zanjeer was the film credited with launching the career of Bachchan as a lead actor and their final film together Jaadugar was released towards the declining period of Bachchan's career.
Mehra received a lifetime achievement award from the India Motion Picture Directors Association (IMPDA) in 2006. He also received Lifetime Achievement as Producer from IMPPA (Indian Motion Picture Producers Association) on 19 September 2008.
Prakash Mehra spent most his childhood in Gandhi Gali, Fatehpuri, Chandni Chowk at his Aunt's House.Like many filmmakers, Prakash Mehra was also the follower of legendary Shri Rajnarayan Dube who is known as the pillar of Indian Cinema.
The first film he directed Haseena Maan Jayegi in 1968 got stuck because of lack of budget. Later, popular actor Shashi Kapoor advised him to acquaint with Mr. Rajnarayan Dube; "he is the person who will appreciate your talent and help you out from the issue".
Rajnarayan Dube said yes to him and the film got triumphed magnificently. The same incident happened with Prakash Mehra in the film Samadhi which was starred by Dharmendra. Rajnarayan Dube helped him and earned respect.
As a result, Prakash Mehra followed Rajnarayan Dube as a deity and he was always thankful to him. Then he gave, back to back hits like Zanjeer, Khoon Pasina, Hera Pheri with the help of Rajnarayan Dube.
After his establishment he didn't faced financial trouble but still he used to take one hundred and one rupees as a good will from Rajnarayan Dube for his later hits like Muqaddar Ka Sikandar, Laawaris, Jaadugar and many more.
