Villain Of The Millennium:-Pran
Bollywood's good bad man Pran dies in Mumbai hospital
The Original Indian Baddie...Pran succumbed to a prolonged death at Lilawati Hospital Mumbai
Dadasaheb Phalke awardee and veteran Bollywood actor Pran Krishan Sikand, known to his fans as only Pran, died on Friday evening at Mumbai's Lilavati Hospital after prolonged illness.
In his 50-year-long career in Bollywood, Pran acted in more than 300 movies. In 2001, he was given the Padma Bhushan, the country’s third highest civilian award.
The 93-year-old actor was given the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, the highest honour in Indian cinema, in May
Pran acted in over 300 movies in a career spanning over six decades and played a vast range of roles - from a hero to a villain to a character artist.
His chameleon-like ability helped Pran transform himself from one of the most hated onscreen villains to one of the most beloved character actors -- be it the 'Mangal chacha' in 'Upkar', Sher Khan of opposite Amitabh Bachchan in 'Zanjeer' or the discipline-loving but soft-hearted grandfather in Gulzar's 'Parichay'.
But he was known most for his portrayals of the scheming bad guy in a series of films including hits like Madhumati, Ziddi and Ram Aur Shyam. He was often called the last gentleman villain of Bollywood.
If he played a villain to the hilt, he was equally good when he stepped into character roles and won many hearts as loveable Mangal Chacha in Upkar, thoroughly entertained as street-smart fraud in Victoria No.203, and epitomised on-screen friendship in the role of a rough but kind Pathan in Zanjeer.
His famous films include Khandaan, Aurat, Bari Behen, Jis Desh Men Ganga Behti Hai, Half Ticket, Upkar, Purab Aur Paschim, Don and Zanjeer.
In 2001, he was honoured with the Padma Bhushan by the Government of India for his contribution to Indian cinema.
The actor turned 93 in February this year.
Born on February 12 in 1920 in old Delhi, Pran was educated at places like Kapurthala, Unnao, Meerut, Dehradun and Rampur as his father Lala Kewal Krishnan Sikand was in government service.
Initially, Pran wanted to become a photographer but destiny had different plans for him. A chance meeting with a film producer got him his first break in Punjabi film 'Yamla Jat' in 1940.
There was no looking back for the actor after that as he went on to star in films like 'Chaudhary' (1941), 'Khandan' (1942), 'Kaise Kahun' (1945) and 'Badnami (1946).
After Partition, Pran came to Mumbai with his wife Shukla and sons Arvind and Sunil but found it difficult to get work as an actor in the city of dreams.
He had almost given hope when writer Saadat Hasan Manto helped him get a role in Dev Anand starrer Ziddi in 1948 which revived his career.
Pran will be forever remembered for bringing villains on par with the heroes, ruling the industry from 1969 to 1982. He commanded equal money and respect for his negative characters in 'Madhumati', 'Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai', 'Ram Aur Shyam' and 'Devdas'.
The actor's baritone and good looks helped him bring charm to his villainy which was very unique to Pran. Such was the magic of his onscreen roles that parents stopped naming their children 'Pran' at the height of his fame.
here are some of his immortal dialogues from his all time hits:-
Shaheed(1965):-Oye Bhagat Singha...!...yeh Bharat Mata ki hondi hai..maine itne khoon kitthe Bhagat Singha..!
SheeshMahal(1950):-mein bhi purana chidiemar hoon ..par katarne achhi tarah jaanta hoon..!
Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai(1961):-Tera Baap Raaka..!
Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai(1961):-Sardaar mein fir kehta hoon, yeh police ka aadmi hai..!
Around The World (19670:-Tokyo mein rehte ho par tokne ki aadat nahi gayi....!
Upkar(1967):-Bharat,tu duniya ki chhod,pehle apni soch...Ram ne har yug mein janam liya,par Lakshman jaisa bhai dobara paida nahi hua...!
Upkar(1967):- Rashan par bhasan bahut hain! Bhasan par koi rashan nahi! Sirf yeh jab bhi bolta hoon ,jyaada hi bolta hoon samjhe..!
Upkar(1967):- Aur kar le upkaar ..!..maine kaha tha pehle apni soch.....gaanvwaale tujhe jootiyon se maarenge aur ginenge tak nahi..!
Dharma(1973):-kalaye tasme namoh...!
Kashmir Ki Kali(1964):-Shataale, shataale, mera bhi samay aayega...!
The most respected person in Indian cinema. His real image was just opposite to the image that he had in the movies. No drinking, no smoking, no womanizer or no other bad habits. You might not believe, but it's true. Other stars will have all the pleasure of this world and will have bad habits.
Pran Sahab you were one of the most influencing actors of bollywood.....you will live forever in our hearts.....condolences to your family...RIP...
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