the leading role. He started receiving recognition with playing the central villain or supporting role in some of the biggest blockbusters in Indian film history throughout the 1970s. Some of his notable films included Teesri Manzil (1966), Johny Mera Naam (1970), Tere Mere Sapne (1971), Shor (1972), Bobby (1973), Roti Kapda Aur Makaan (1974), Dharmatma (1975), Kalicharan (1976), Krodhi (1981) and Desh Premee (1982). He also starred in the religious Punjabi film Sat Sri Akal (1977). He earned Filmfare nominations as Best Supporting Actor for: Shor (1972), Bobby (1973), Amir Garib (1974) and Roti Kapda Aur Makaan (1974). Apart from Hindi films, he also appeared in an episode of the American television series Maya in 1967 and a 1969 American film titled Kenner opposite former American football player turned actor Jim Brown. His last film appearance was in Hum Dono (1985) after which he retired from acting. Filmography Film Directed filmsSamundar (1957), only film for P. N. Films, home production. TV seriesMaya TV series (1 episode, 1967) Awards and nominations Filmfare Awards Nominations 1973 – Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor for Shor 1974 – Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor for Bobby 1975 – Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor for Amir Garib 1975 – Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor for Roti Kapda Aur Makaan'' References External links Monty Nath on father Premnath Article in The Sunday Tribune - Spectrum 1926 births 1992 deaths Male actors in Hindi cinema Indian male film actors Hindkowan people People from Peshawar 20th-century Indian male actors Punjabi people Filmfare Awards winners