Premnath Malhotra was born on November 21, 1926 in Peshawar, North-West Frontier Province, British India. He was an actor and director, known for Johny Mera Naam (1970), Roti Kapada Aur Makaan (1974) and Barsaat (1949). He was married to Bina Rai. He died on November 3, 1992 in Bombay, Maharashtra, India.
Grandfather to Bollywood director Siddharth Malhotra.
Prem Nath wrote the books. Shradhanjali, Tears Of The Heart (Dil Ke Aansoo) and Himalaya Ki Aag.
Younger brother is producer Ravi Malhotra (father of director Karan Malhotra).Ravi was also secretary of Dimple Kapadia. Ravi's other son Rakesh Malhotra is married to actor actor Jagdish Raj's daughter Roopa. Roopa is also the sister of Anita Raaj.