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Pran (1920-2013) was a famend Indian actor, who was recognized for taking part in the antagonist and character actor in lots of standard Hindi movies. For the portrayal of unfavorable roles in Hindi movies, he earned the title ‘Villain of the Millennium.’ From 1940 to 1990, he was amongst one of many top-paid Bollywood actors. In 2001, he was honoured with India’s third highest civilian Padma Bhushan, given by the Authorities of India. On 12 July 2013, he took his final breath at Lilavati Hospital & Analysis Centre, Mumbai and died of a protracted sickness.

Wiki/Biography

Pran aka Pran Krishan Sikand was born on Thursday, 12 February 1920 (age 93 years; on the time of dying) in Ballimaran, Outdated Delhi, British India (now Delhi, India). His zodiac signal is Aquarius. Attributable to his father’s transferable job, he attended numerous colleges in Dehradun, Lahore, Kapurthala, Meerut and Unnao (Uttar Pradesh). Later, he accomplished his class 10 at Hamid Inter School, Rampur, Uttar Pradesh. He was good at arithmetic in class. Later, to turn out to be knowledgeable photographer, he joined the picture studio A. Das & Co., Delhi as a trainee and used to earn Rs 300 monthly. He then went to Shimla, Himachal Pradesh for some pictures work, the place he carried out on stage for the primary time in a ramleela through which he performed the function of a Sita. Later, he went to Lahore, British India (now Pakistan) to be taught pictures from professionals.

Bodily Look

Peak (approx.): 5′ 7″

Hair Color: Black (gray on the time of dying)

Eye Color: Brown

Household

Pran belonged to a rich Punjabi Hindu household.

Dad and mom & Siblings

His father, Lala Kewal Krishnan Sikand, was a authorities civil contractor, who was concerned within the development of the Kalsi bridge close to Dehradun. His mom’s title is Rameshwari Sikand. Pran had six siblings; three brothers and three sisters. His brothers had been named Prem Krishen, Kripal Krishen, and Raj Krishen.

Spouse & Kids

In 1945, Pran acquired married to Shukla Ahluwalia, who handed away in 2016 resulting from age-related illnesses.

The couple has two sons named Arvind Sikand and Sunil Sikand, and a daughter named Pinky. Sunil is an advert filmmaker and movie director.

Autograph

Profession

Movie Actor

Punjabi

In the course of the pre-partition of India, Pran began his profession as an actor in Lahore. In 1940, he made his Punjabi movie debut with the movie ‘Yamla Jat’ through which he performed the function of Pran.

He then appeared in one other Punjabi movie ‘Chaudhry’ (1941).

Hindi

Pran made his Hindustani movie debut with ‘Khazanchi’ in 1941 through which he performed the function of a person who complains in regards to the new financial institution treasurer.

Within the pre-partition of India period, he acted within the Hindi movies like ‘Sahara’ (1943), ‘Badnami’ (1946), ‘Khamosh Nigahen’ (1946), ‘Paraye-Bas-Males’ (1946), and ‘Rehana’ (1946).

In 1947, he relocated from Lahore (Pakistan) to Indore (India) after the partition of India. In 1949, he got here into the limelight with the Bollywood movie ‘Ziddi.’

Steadily, he began gaining recognition as an antagonist in Hindi movies corresponding to ‘Azaad’ (1955), ‘Devdas’ (1955), ‘Jis Desh Males Ganga Behti Hai’ (1960), ‘Rajkumar’ (1964), and ‘Ram Aur Shyam’ (1967).

He used to give attention to the minute particulars of his character in movies for which he recived the tag ‘Character Actor.’ He used to handle each nook and nook of his character proper from costume to make-up. A few of his well-known characters/roles are Afratyam in ‘Alif Laila’ (1953), Raka in ‘Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai’ (1960), Malang Chacha in ‘Upkar’ (1967), and Sher Singh in ‘Chakkar Pe Chakkar’ (1977).

Pran, together with the Indian actor Ashok Kumar, appeared collectively in round 27 Hindi movies corresponding to ‘Afsana’ (1951), ‘Victoria No. 203’ (1972), ‘Chor Ke Ghar Chor’ (1978), ‘Apna Khoon’ (1978), ‘Raja Aur Rana’ (1984), and ‘Naya Zamana’ (1971).

Pran and Amitabh Bachchan acted collectively in round 14 Hindi movies together with ‘Zanjeer’ (1973), ‘Amar Akbar Anthony’ (1977), ‘Ganga Ki Saugandh’ (1978), and ‘Nastik’ (1983).

He was additionally recognized for his movies with the Indian actor Mehmood. They appeared collectively within the Hindi movies like ‘Gumnaam’ (1965), ‘Love In Tokyo’ (1966), ‘Sadhu Aur Shaitaan’ (1968), and ‘Lakhon Me Ek’ (1971).

After 1990, resulting from his previous age, he began rejecting movies and appeared in a number of movies like ‘Bewaffa Se Waffa’ (1992), ‘1942: A Love Story’ (1994), ‘Gudia’ (1997), and ‘Ek Hindustani’ (2002).

His final movie was the 2007 Hindi movie ‘Dosh.’

Bengali

In 1973, he made his Bengali movie debut with ‘Jeewan Rahasya’ as Dr Kaul.

Telugu

In 1990, he made his Telugu movie debut with ‘Kodama Simham’ through which he performed the function of Mayor Ranjith.

TV Actor

In one in every of his interviews, he shared that he performed the function of a detective within the 1996 TV serial ‘They Name Me Harmful’ however after three episodes, he left the serial as he didn’t like their working type. Pran additionally appeared within the Hindi tv collection ‘Baap Se Bada Rupaiya,’ which aired on Doordarshan.

Producer

In 1992, he made his debut as a producer with the Hindi movie ‘Lakshmanrekha.’ In an interview, he shared that he grew to become a co-producer of the movie for his son. He stated,

My son, Sunil, who was helping Manmohan Desai, was eager on directing a movie. He had directed Farishta in 1984, however that had not finished effectively. He had additionally introduced a giant movie with Shashi Kapoor and Amitabh Bachchan within the ’70s, which didn’t take off. So, I co-produced a movie with Satyen Choudhury just for him.”

Different Work

In 1984, he labored as a presenter within the Hindi movie ‘Farishta.’

Awards & Honours

Movie Journalists Affiliation Award

• 1960: Andhra Pradesh Movie Journalists Affiliation for Greatest Villain

• 1961: Andhra Pradesh Movie Journalists Affiliation for Greatest Villain

• 1963: Uttar Pradesh Movie Journalists Affiliation for Greatest Villain
  

  Pran on the award ceremony of the Uttar Pradesh Movie Journalists Affiliation

• 1967: Andhra Pradesh Movie Journalists Affiliation for Greatest Villain

• 1967: Particular Award for Upkar by Uttar Pradesh Movie Journalists Affiliation

• 1970: Prime Awards Winner by Andhra Pradesh Movie Journalists Affiliation

• 1970: Supporting Portrayal in Ansoo Ban Gaye Phool by Andhra Pradesh Movie Journalists Affiliation

• 1973: Greatest Efficiency in Zanjeer by Bengal Movie Journalists Award (Calcutta)

• 1973: Greatest Actor of the Decade for Zanjeer by Uttar Pradesh Movie Journalists Affiliation

Filmfare

• 1967: Greatest Supporting Actor for Upkar

• 1969: Greatest Supporting Actor for Ansoo Ban Gaye Phool

• 1972: Greatest Supporting Actor for Be-Imaan (refused to take award)

• 1997: Particular Veteran’s Award
  

  Pran together with his awards

Filmgoers Award

• 1970: Greatest Supporting Actor for Johny Mera Naam

• 1971: Greatest Supporting Actor for Adhikar

• 1972: Greatest Supporting Actor for Victoria No: 203

• 1973: Actor of The 12 months – Everest Award

• 1984: Abhinay Samrat (King Of Appearing)

• 1991: Abhinay Samrat Award for Contribution to Indian Cinema for 50 years

• 2000: Icon of The Millenium – Pran The Versatile Actor

Bombay Movie Awards

• 1975-76: Most Versatile Actor

• 1977-78: Most Versatile Actor

• 1984: Further Peculiar Particular Award as Wizard of Appearing

Awards by Authorities

• 1980: Shiromani Award for Excellent Movement-Image Performances by the Vice President of India

• 2001: Padma Bhushan
  

  Pran being honoured with Padma Bhushan

• 2004: The (late) Raj Kapoor Award by The Authorities of Maharashtra

• 2013: Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award
  

  Pran receiving Dada Saheb Phalke Award

Different Awards

• 1970: Lenin Centenary Award for providers within the fields of artwork and tradition

• 1970: The Nizam’s Gold Medal by Andhra Urdu Periodicals’ Affiliation

• 1970: Social And Cultural Bureau’s (Bombay) Award for Supporting Portrayal in Ansoo Ban Gaye Phool

• 1970-71: Maharashtra Movie Fan Membership for Greatest Supporting Actor for Johny Mera Naam

• 1970/71: Bhavnagar Cine Circle for Greatest Supporting Actor for Ganwaar

• 1972: Shama – Sushma Movie Award for Greatest Supporting Actor for Be-Imaan

• 1972: Lion’s Membership of Bombay (Colaba) Awarc for Most Excellent Supporting Actor of 1972

• 1972: Crystal Affiliation Trophy doe the Hindi movie Be-Imaan

• 1972-73: Chitralok Cine Circle (Ahmedabad) Award for Greatest Character Artiste

• 1973: Lion’s Membership of Bombay (Cumballa Hill) for Greatest Supporting Actor

• 1973: Shama – Sushma Movie Award for Greatest Supporting Actor for Zanjeer

• 1973: Crystal Affiliation Trophy for Zanjeer

• 1973: Lion’s Movie Awards for Excellent Supporting Actor

• 1974: Shama – Sushma Movie Award for Greatest Supporting Actor for Dharma

• 1974: Lion’s Movie Award for Excellent Supporting Actor

• 1975: Lion’s Movie Award for Excellent Supporting Actor

• 1975: Greatest Supporting Actor by Mehendi (Gujarati Month-to-month)

• 1976: Lion’s Movie Award for Excellent Supporting Actor

• 1978: Greatest Character Actor by North Bombay Jaycees

• 1983-84: Greatest Character Actor for Lalach by Punjabi Kala Sangam (New Delhi)

• 1985: Kala Bhushan Award by Punjabi Kala Sangam

• 1987: Excellent Efficiency of the Decade by North Bombay Jaycees

• 1990: For 50 Years within the Trade by The Punjab Affiliation

• 1990: Kala Rattan Award For Finishing 50 Wonderful Years In Cinema by Punjabi Kala Sangam
  

  Pran receiving an award at Punjabi Kala Sangam

• 1990: Recognition of Invaluable Companies to Charity on the Celebration of The Golden Jubilee of his Companies to Movie Trade by Southall Lion’s Membership (London, U. Ok.)

• 1992: Excellent Contribution to Indian Movie Trade by IMMPA Indian Movement Photos Producers Affiliation
  

  Pran and different actors in the course of the award ceremony of the Indian Movement Image Producers’ Affiliation

• 2000: Hero Honda-Stardust ‘Villain of the Millennium’ for Greatest Actor

• 2000: Lifetime Achievement Award by Display screen Awards

• 2010: CNN’s Prime 25 Asian Actors of all time

Be aware: He has many extra accolades to his title.

Revenue/Charges

Pran charged Rs 10-20 lakh per movie.

Demise

On 12 July 2013, Pran died of a protracted sickness at Lilavati Hospital, Mumbai. He was detected with pneumonia, and even after recovering from it, steadily, his well being deteriorated. On his demise, the previous Prime Minister of India Manmohan Singh shared his grief and stated,

Pran had entertained a number of generations of Indians together with his riveting performances in a whole bunch of celluloid roles. His versatility in etching a long-lasting impression on cinema viewers’s thoughts improved with time for which he was bestowed with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award.”

Info/Trivia

• In childhood, Pran used to dwell in Unnao together with his household for a number of years.
  

  Pran’s previous dwelling in Unnao

• In an interview, one in every of his pals’ grandchildren shared that Pran liked flying kites.

• Pran was recognized for his distinctive type of smoking cigarettes within the movie scenes. A scene from one in every of his movies through which he made smoke rings grew to become very talked-about.
  

  Pran making smoke rings for a scene in a movie

• He was typically noticed consuming whiskey.
  

  Pran consuming alcohol

• On the age of 16, Pran ate a paan for the primary time and since then, he developed a behavior of consuming it day by day. As soon as, whereas he was in Lahore shopping for a paan, he met the Indian author Mohammad Wali. In an interview, Pran talked about it. He stated,
  

  In the future, a person got here and stood there, gazing me from head to toe. He then launched himself as Wali Mohammed Wali, a author for Mr Dalsukh Pancholi, the nice producer and studio proprietor. We’re making a Punjabi movie known as Yamla Jat. My imaginative and prescient of one of many principal characters matches you completely. Will you do the function? I used to be 19 and cheerfully stated, “High quality!” He gave me his card and requested me to satisfy him the following day at 10 am.”

  Nonetheless, Pran didn’t go to him and went for a matinee present at Plaza cinema, unaware of the truth that Wali was additionally current there. Wali abused Pran in a Punjabi accent. In an interview, whereas speaking about it, Pran stated,

  He really walked throughout and commenced abusing me with selection Punjabi invectives! He had relied on me, he stated, and had advised Mr Pancholi to not signal anybody else! I promised him that I’d come the following day. However this time he took no probabilities — he took down my handle and got here the following day and picked me up! My pictures and interview had been taken and I used to be signed on because the villain.”

• Earlier than the partition of India, whereas he was in Lahore, he used to hold a Rampuri knife with him. Later, he gave up this behavior.

• After the beginning of his first son, his household shifted to Indore from Lahore; a number of months earlier than the partition of India. whereas Pran stayed again in Lahore. Nonetheless, in 1947 in the course of the partition of India, he additionally left Lahore and shifted to Indore. He needed to depart his pet canine in Lahore which he regretted for years. At the moment, his performing profession was well-established in Lahore. On 13 August 1947, he reached Mumbai from Indore to restart his performing profession which was adversely affected by the partition of India. Initially, Pran, alongside together with his household, stayed within the Taj Lodge (Mumbai), however resulting from an absence of funds, he shifted to a low-budget resort in Mumbai. Later, he shifted to a visitor home as he couldn’t discover any work in Mumbai and was unable to pay the resort payments. He even labored in a resort on the marine drive to satisfy his monetary bills. Nonetheless, his final purpose was to restart his performing profession for which he used to audition from studio to studio in the hunt for work however didn’t get any performing tasks. In that part, the Indian author Saadat Hasan Manto and actor Shyam helped him in getting a task within the Hindi movie ‘Ziddi’ (1948). For the movie, he acquired Rs 500 as charges which was method lower than what he used to earn in Lahore. In an interview, he talked about it, he stated,
  

  After greater than 20 movies there, I believed Hindi movies would welcome me, however I used to be unsuitable. Yahan to bahut dhakke khaane pade! I had no work right here for greater than six months. I needed to promote a few of my spouse’s jewelry to settle the payments. We then shifted to smaller accommodations!”

  

  An previous image of Pran together with his relations

• Within the preliminary years of his profession in Mumbai, he used to dwell in a rented two-bedroom flat in Pali Hill, Mumbai. Later, he purchased a bungalow in Union Park, Bandra, Mumbai.

• Pran was thought-about probably the most punctual actors in Bollywood. He used to prepare by 9:00 am even when his taking pictures schedule was from 11:00 am. The veteran Indian actor Manoj Kumar as soon as shared that Pran was so devoted in direction of his work that even on his sister’s demise, he accomplished the taking pictures schedule.

• His hobbies had been enjoying soccer, hockey, and cricket. He additionally liked studying books.

• He owned a soccer crew “Dynamos Soccer Membership” in Mumbai.
  

  Pran’s soccer crew

• He was actively concerned in numerous social providers and donated funds for Chief Minister’s Aid Fund, Maratha Sikshan Sanstha, and Movie Trade Welfare Belief. He additionally organised cricket matches and charity occasions like ‘Hope 86’ and ‘Hope 87’ reveals for needy folks.

• In an interview, Pran shared the names of his movies he liked probably the most. He stated,
  

  Halaku is one in every of my all-time favorites. I additionally liked my roles in Madhumati, Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hain, Dil Diya Dard Liya, Shaheed, Upkar, Zanjeer and Victoria No 203.”

• Pran liked doing unfavorable characters as a result of he didn’t wish to do songs the place actors dance round a tree.

• He as soon as shared that as an antagonist he liked the performing of the Indian actors Amrish Puri and Paresh Rawal.

• As a villain in movies, he was so efficient that folks feared him in actual life. After the Nineteen Fifties, folks didn’t title their youngsters Pran. As soon as a survey was performed in colleges and schools in Bombay, Delhi, Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh to examine who was named Pran and there was no pupil with the title Pran. In an interview, whereas speaking about his concern among the many public, he stated,
  

  After I went to somebody’s home in Delhi for tea, his younger sister was whisked out of my sight! My pal later phoned me and stated his sister had fought with him for bringing a nasty man into the home! However after Upkar, I bear in mind the late Om Prakash’s daughter’s wedding ceremony was being held in Delhi the place all of the movie artistes had come. Individuals there have been really harassing them by grabbing their fingers, garments and so forth. However after I reached there, the identical public really cleared a path for me saying, “Malang Chacha aa gaye, hat jaao, unhein jaane do!”

• Throughout one in every of his preliminary conferences with the Indian actor Raj Kapoor, Pran acquired offended by him as Raj made a big peg of alcohol for himself and a small peg for Pran. Pran then rejected to take even a sip from the glass and thought Raj Kapoor was a miser. Later, when Raj acquired to find out about this, he apologised to Pran after which they began taking pictures for the movie.

• Pran gained immense recognition for his dialogues in Hindi movies. A few of such dialogues are ‘Fundamental bhi purana cheedie maar hoon, par katarne achchi tarah se jaanta hoon’ from Sheesh Mahal (1950), ‘Raashan par bhaashan bahut hai! Bhaashan par koi raashan nahin! Sirf yeh jab bhi bolta hun, zyaada hello bolta hun, samjhe!’ from ‘Upkar’ (1967), and ‘Oye Bhagathsingha, yeh bharat mata ki hondi hai … maine itne khoon kitthe Bhagatsingha’ from ‘Shaheed’ (1965). The best way he stated “Barkhurdaar” within the movies additionally turn out to be standard among the many viewers. In an interview, he shared that one in every of his uncles used to say ‘Kyon? Theek hai na theek?’ which Pran used within the Hindi movie ‘Pathar Ke Sanam’ (1967).

• The Indian music administrators Kalyanji–Anandji weren’t proud of Manoj Kumar’s thought of picturising the Hindi tune “Kasme Wade Pyar Wafa” from the movie Upkar (1967) on Pran. Nonetheless, when the tune was accomplished, Kalyanji known as Pran and apologised. Kalyanji stated,
  

  Aap pehle artiste hain jinhonein munh se nahin, gale se hamara gaana gaaya hai!”

  

  Pran within the tune Kasme Wade Pyar Wafa

• From 1969 to 1982, Pran was one of many highest-paid actors in Bollywood.

• In 1970, he began his personal movie distribution firm in Delhi.

• In 1972, he gained a Filmfare Award for Greatest Supporting Actor for the Hindi movie ‘Be-Imaan.’ Nonetheless, he refused to just accept the award as he was upset with the jury of the Filmfare Awards for not awarding the Indian music composer Ghulam Mohammed for the movie ‘Pakeezah.’

• He was featured on the duvet of Filmfare journal’s October 1972 version.
  

  Pran featured on the duvet of Filmfare journal

• Whereas the Indian producer Raj Kapoor was making the 1973 movie ‘Bobby,’ he approached Pran to play a major function within the movie. At the moment, Pran was one of many highest-paid actors in Bollywood, however when Pran realized that Raj Kapoor lacked funds, he agreed to do the function for a shagun of 1 rupee and stated that he would take his charges if Raj earned good income from the movie. The movie was declared a large hit. As determined, Raj paid a cheque of Rs 1 lakh to Pran however it was method lower than his charges. Pran felt cheated over this and determined that he would by no means work with RK movies once more. In an interview, he shared an incident whereas taking pictures for ‘Bobby.’ He stated that in one of many scenes within the movie, he virtually drowned in a river. Nonetheless, he managed to come up with a rock close by and got here out of the water safely.

• Pran was the one who really helpful Amitabh Bachchan’s title for the Hindi movie ‘Zanjeer’ (1973).

• In one of many struggle sequences of the Hindi movie ‘Tumsa Nahin Dekha’ (1957) the lead actor Shammi Kapoor mistakenly hit Pran on his nostril after which his nostril began bleeding. Shammi adopted Pran in every single place on the units of the movie to hunt an apology. Nonetheless, Pran ignored it and continued the taking pictures.

• From 1975 to 1977, the then Prime Minister of India Indira Gandhi imposed an emergency in India for which Pran criticised her in one in every of his articles. In an interview, whereas speaking about it, Pran stated that he by no means anticipated to obtain an honour from the federal government as at the moment the ruling social gathering was of Indira Gandhi. He additional stated that if he had been in England, he would have acquired Sir’s title.

• In 1976, whereas taking pictures for the Hindi movie ‘Dus Numbri,’ he met with an accident. He was taking pictures for a scene the place he needed to leap off 15 toes. He insisted on doing the scene himself and broke his ankle, and after that he was instantly rushed to a hospital.

• In an interview, the veteran Indian actor Aruna Irani shared that in contrast to his movies he was a gentleman in actual life. Whereas sharing an incident, she stated,
  

  As soon as, Pran and I had been travelling from Hong Kong to Calcutta to Bombay. However the Bombay flight acquired delayed, and we needed to spend the night time in Calcutta. I used to be very afraid of Pran’s onscreen persona however I used to be very touched when Pran dropped me to my room and stated to lock the door from inside and never open the door for anyone.”

• Pran shared a great bond with the Indian actor Amitabh Bachchan. He helped Amitabh financially when Amitabh was about to get bankrupt. Even when Pran’s well being was not effectively, he labored in two movies of Amitabh’s manufacturing home ABCL Productions.

• For the 1978 Hindi movie ‘Don,’ Pran charged Rs 5 lakh, whereas Amitabh’s charges for the movie was half of it.

• Pran was an avid animal lover. He had three pet canine named Whiskey, Bullet, and Soda. As soon as he stored a monkey as a pet, however after his neighbours’ objection, he returned the monkey.

• He was keen on amassing strolling sticks. He even used a few of his strolling sticks in his movies, a few of which had hidden swords.

• Pran was not fluent in studying Hindi, so his scripts had been written in Urdu.

• He was good at enjoying playing cards and sometimes organised card events at his dwelling.

• He was shut pals with the Indian politician Padma Vibhushan George Mathew Fernandes and former West Indies cricketer Sir Frank Worrell.

• Pran was one of many key individuals who had been current on the event of the inspiration stone laying ceremony of the Kuldip Chemical & Oil Mills, Kuldipnagar, Ambala Cantt., Haryana.
  

  Pran’s group picture which was taken on the event of the inspiration stone laying ceremony of the Kuldip Chemical & Oil Mills, Kuldipnagar

• Pran had developed a love for white color. He used to put on a white shirt and white trousers oftenly.

• Pran liked to host events at his dwelling. Yearly, he used to organise a Holi social gathering at his dwelling, and the common celebrities on his visitor listing had been Raj Kapoor, Shammi Kapoor, Balraj Kohli, Satish Bhalla, and Dilip Kumar.

• He was a follower of the Indian religious chief Fakir Kammo Baba.

• In 1989, he suffered a coronary heart assault after which he began distancing himself from the media. He used to get afraid of crowd and spent most of his time at his dwelling in Bandra alongside together with his spouse, youngsters, and grandchildren.

• His first automotive was a Hillman automotive, and he was amongst a number of actors at the moment to personal it.

• Pran’s son insisted on fixing his wedding ceremony date on Pran’s birthday.

• In 2005, the Indian journalist authored a biography on Pran titled ‘…and Pran: A Biography.’
  

  Pran’s biography

• In 2012, his hand was printed at ‘Legend’s Stroll, Mumbai,’ a waterfront walkway which has the hand impressions of varied Bollywood celebrities.

• As a regard, many Bollywood celebrities used to name him Pran Sahab.

• In 2018, a chowk on the intersection of Carter Street, Bandra, Mumbai was named after him.
  

  A chowk in Mumbai named after Pran