Legendary actor Pran's death late Friday evening left Bollywood celebrities nostalgic. Some remembered his iconic villain roles, while some recollected his popular dialogues and songs, and there were others who shared what a 'heart of gold' the 'gentleman' had.
Pran, whose real name was Pran Kishan Sikand, was 93. He died at the Lilavati Hospital here at 8:30 p.m., his son said.
Following the news of his death, a flurry of Bollywood celebrities - both old and new, took to Twitter to share their fondest memories of the actor, who made an endearing impact on his fans as a hero, villain and a character actor in a filmography of over 400 movies across a career spanning six decades.
Here's what the celebrities had to say:
Amitabh Bachchan: Pran sahab passes away! A gentleman, most collaborative colleague, a senior of immense distinction, a true disciplined professional.Another magnificent pillar of the Film Industry, falls. Our illustrious edifice in ruins, as stalwart after stalwart leaves.
Karan Johar: Truly the end of a magnificent and glorious era. He was a gentleman superstar and heaven is blessed today.
Kabir Bedi: Farewell Pran sahab, godfather of Indian villains, your legendary characters illuminated the annals of Indian cinema. Deepest respects. RIP
Anupam Kher: Final curtain call for one of the most loved actors of Indian cinema. An.
Legendary actor Pran's death late Friday evening left Bollywood celebrities nostalgic. Some remembered his iconic villain roles, while some recollected his popular dialogues and songs, and there were others who shared what a 'heart of gold' the 'gentleman' had.
Pran, whose real name was Pran Kishan Sikand, was 93. He died at the Lilavati Hospital here at 8:30 p.m., his son said.
Following the news of his death, a flurry of Bollywood celebrities - both old and new, took to Twitter to share their fondest memories of the actor, who made an endearing impact on his fans as a hero, villain and a character actor in a filmography of over 400 movies across a career spanning six decades.
Here's what the celebrities had to say:
Amitabh Bachchan: Pran sahab passes away! A gentleman, most collaborative colleague, a senior of immense distinction, a true disciplined professional.Another magnificent pillar of the Film Industry, falls. Our illustrious edifice in ruins, as stalwart after stalwart leaves.
Karan Johar: Truly the end of a magnificent and glorious era. He was a gentleman superstar and heaven is blessed today.
Kabir Bedi: Farewell Pran sahab, godfather of Indian villains, your legendary characters illuminated the annals of Indian cinema. Deepest respects. RIP
Anupam Kher: Final curtain call for one of the most loved actors of Indian cinema. An
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