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This article is about the Indian film actor. For other uses, see Pran.

Pran Krishan Sikand (12 February – 12 July ), better known by his mononymPran, was one of the most highly successful and respected veteran actors in the history of Indian cinema; in a career spaning more than six decades he was also one of the highest-paid actors of his time.

Pran was in/famous for his villain roles, and a highly regarded character actor in Bollywood from the s to the s.^[1] He played heroes from to , negative roles from to , and supporting and character roles from to From the late s through the 70s was the peak of Pran's career as a villain, especially in the s and 60s.

Pran's interpretations were the first true personification of "evil" on the Indian screen, and the intensity of his portrayals of negative/villainous characters was such that the given name "Pran" fell into disuse.

In a long and prolific career, Pran appeared in over films. He played the leading man in works like Khandaan (), Pilpili Saheb () and Halaku (); he was also known for his roles in Madhumati (), Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai (), Shaheed (), Upkar (), Ram Aur Shyam (), Aansoo Ban Gaye Phool (), Purab Aur Paschim (), Johny Mera Naam (), Victoria No.

(), Be-Imaan (), Zanjeer (), Majboor (), Amar Akbar Anthony (), Don (), Sharaabi () and Duniya ().

Pran received many #Awards and honours in his career, including the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor in , and , and was awarded the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award in He was named "Villain of the Millennium" by Stardust Awards in ^[2] The Government of India honoured him with the Padma Bhushan Award in ^[3] for his contributions to the arts.

He was honoured in with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, the highest national award for cinema artists, by the Government of India. In , he was named on the list of CNN's Top 25 Asian actors of all time.^[4][5]

Pran died on 12 July at the age of 93 at Mumbai's Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre after suffering a prolonged illness.^[6]

Early life and education

Pran was born on 12 February in Lahore,^[7] into a wealthy Punjabi Hindu family but raised in Ballimaran of Old Delhi in Delhi.

His father, Kewal Krishan Sikand, was a civil engineer and a government civil contractor; his mother was Rameshwari. Pran was one of seven children; four sons and three daughters.^[8]

Pran was academically gifted, especially in mathematics. His father had a transferable job, and so Pran studied in various places, including Dehradun, Lahore, Kapurthala, Meerut and Unnao (Uttar Pradesh), finally completing his matriculation from Hamid School, in Rampur (U.P.).

After that, he joined A. Das & Co., Delhi as an apprentice to become a professional photographer. He travelled to Shimla and played Sita in a local staging of "Ramlila". Madan Puri enacted the role of Rama in this play.^[9]

Career

Early career (–)

Pran got his first role in Dalsukh M.

Pancholi's Punjabi film Yamla Jat () because of an accidental meeting with writer Wali Mohammad Wali at a shop in Lahore.^[10] Directed by Moti B. Gidwani, the film featured Noor Jehan and Durga Khote. This was followed by small roles in the film Chaudhary and Khajanchi, both in Pancholi cast him again in Khandaan (), which was Pran's first Hindi-language film.

It featured him as a romantic hero, opposite Noor Jehan, who had acted with him in Yamla Jat as a child artist.^[11][12][13] In Khandaan, she was under 15 years old and compensated for the difference in their heights in close-up shots by standing on top of bricks.^[14] In the pre-independence era, director Gidwani cast Pran in more films like Kaise Kahoon () and Khamosh Nigahen ().

Pran had acted in 22 films from to in Lahore; 18 were released by Due to India's partition in , his career had a brief break. His films from to were made in undivided India, but Taraash () and Khanabadosh () (both co-starring Manorama) were released only in Pakistan after Partition. He left Lahore and arrived in Bombay.

For a few months, he looked for acting opportunities while doing other jobs. He worked in Delmar Hotel, Marine Drive for eight months, after which he got a chance to act in

Because of help from writer Saadat Hasan Manto and actor Shyam, he got a role in the Bombay Talkies' film, Ziddi which starred Dev Anand and Kamini Kaushal and was directed by Shaheed Latif.

The movie launched Pran's career in Bombay. Incidentally, it proved to be Dev Anand's big break as a hero.^[8][15] By he had been gradually established as a premier villain in Hindi cinema. Within a week of Ziddi's success, he had signed three more films – S M Yusuf's Grihasti (), which became a diamond jubilee hit, Prabhat Films's Apradhi () and Wali Mohammad's Putli ().

By then, Wali Mohammad, who was responsible for Pran's first role, had come to Bombay and became a producer, setting up an office at Famous Studios, near Mahalaxmi Racecourse.^[16][17] In the s, romantic duets featuring him, like the songs "Tere Naaz Uthane Ko Jee Chahta Hai" from Grihasti, opposite Shardha, and from Khandaan (), with Noor Jehan, became popular in the s.

The way he expressed his dialogues in films such as Sheesh Mahal (), a series of disguises he made in Adalat (), and the rapport he shared with vamps like Kuldip Kaur in Jashan () showcased his versatility in the s.

As a villain, Pran's initial successful films were Ziddi and Bari Behan ().

Pran's trademark blowing of smoke rings first appeared in the latter film.^[18] He was regularly offered the role of the main villain or of a negative character in films with Dilip Kumar, Dev Anand and Raj Kapoor as the lead hero in the s and 60s. From the s directors like M. V. Raman, Nanabhai Bhatt, Kalidas, Ravindra Dave, I.

S. Johar and Bimal Roy repeatedly cast him. Similarly in the s, he was frequently in the directorial ventures of A. Bhim Singh, Shakti Samanta, Bhappi Sonie, K. Amarnath, Nasir Hussain and others. In the s, newer, younger directors and producers cast him in their films even though Pran asked for the highest price among supporting actors from to ^[19]

Pran's performance as the negative character was appreciated especially in Dilip Kumar starrers such as Azaad (), Devdas (), Madhumati (), Dil Diya Dard Liya (), Ram Aur Shyam () and Aadmi (); and films with Dev Anand as the lead man such as Ziddi (), Munimji (), Amar Deep (), Jab Pyar Kisi Se Hota Hai (); and with Raj Kapoor in Aah (), Chori Chori (), Jagte Raho (), Chhalia (), Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai () and Dil Hi Toh Hai ().

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Films with him as the lead hero, Pilpili Saheb () and then Halaku in , were big hits too. He had roles in several genres, like as a pirate in Sindbad the Sailor () and Daughter of Sindbad (); in action-packed thrillers like Azad (); historicals like Aan () and Raj Tilak (); social themes like Baradari (); and light romances like Munimji () and Asha ().^[20] In the s and early s, despite being in his 40s, he continued to play pivotal roles as a character in the age range of 25 to 30 in films with Shammi Kapoor, Joy Mukherjee, Rajendra Kumar and Dharmendra as the lead heroes.^[21] From the early s to the early s, Pran gained particular notoriety due to his frequent roles as a villain.^[22] From , with Pooja Ke Phool and Kashmir Ki Kali, he also brought a comical side to his negative characters.

While Dilip Kumar and Raj Kapoor's careers as the young hero started to decline in the late s and Rajendra Kumar and Shammi Kapoor stopped playing the lead by , Pran continued with his roles. His association with Dev Anand, begun in , continued even during the s and the s with Johny Mera Naam (), Yeh Gulistan Hamara (), Joshila (), Warrant () and Des Pardes ().

Pran played roles in comedy films starring Kishore Kumar and Mehmood Ali in the lead. His collaborations with Mehmood include Sadhu Aur Shaitaan (), Lakhon Me Ek () and with Kishore Kumar include Chham Chhama Chham (), Aasha (), Bewaqoof (), Half Ticket () and Man-Mauji ().

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Later career (−retirement)

In the late s, Pran played Malang Chacha, a veteran war hero, in Manoj Kumar's film Upkar (). The Kalyanji Anandji song "Kasme Waade Pyaar Wafaa" was picturised on him. In this film, Pran played a more sympathetic role. He received his first Filmfare Award for Upkar.

Kumar continued to cast him in pivotal roles in films such as Purab Aur Paschim (), Be-Imaan (), Sanyasi () and Dus Numbri ().

From onward he also acted in Bengali films, beginning with Ashim Banerjee's Sonai Dighe, where Joy Mukherjee was the hero.^[23]

Pran played the supporting role in several of these, which replaced his image as the villain with that of a character actor.

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After , he was offered the lead role in films like Nanha Farishta (), Jangal Mein Mangal (), Dharma (), Ek Kunwari Ek Kunwara () and Rahu Ketu ().^[24]

Pran and Ashok Kumar were very close friends in professional and real life. They acted in 27 films together from to starting with Afsana ().

Their other films include Mr. X (), Adhikar (), Victoria No. (), Chori Mera Kaam () and Raja Aur Rana (). Sung by Kishore Kumar, the songs "Hum Bolega To Bologe Ke Bolta Hai" from Kasauti () and "Micheal Daru Peeke Dandha Kartha Hai" from Majboor (), picturised on Pran, were very popular.^{[citation needed]}

From to , Pran was one of the highest-paid actors in Bollywood.^[25] He played the lead role in the film Aurat () paired opposite Padmini, with Rajesh Khanna in a supporting role.

Pran and Khanna worked in five more films — Maryada (), Jaanwar (), Souten (), Bewafai () and Durgaa (). In , he recommended Amitabh Bachchan to Prakash Mehra for the character of Vijay in Zanjeer, a role earlier offered to Dev Anand and Dharmendra. Pran's role as Sher Khan, with his red wig and beard and Pathan I style was well appreciated.^[26] Pran acted with Bachchan in about 14 films with notable ones being Zanjeer (), Majboor (), Don (), Amar Akbar Anthony (), Dostana (), Kaalia (), Naseeb () and Sharaabi ().

Pran occasionally accepted antagonistic roles from to He appeared as a villain in films like Maryada, Naya Zamana, Jawan Muhabat, Aan Baan, Roop Tera Mastana, Yeh Gulistan Hamara, Gaddar, Rahu Ketu, Andha Kanoon (), Duniya (), Insaaf Kaun Karega, Durgaa, Bewafai, Hoshiyar, Dharm Adhikari and Azaad Desh Ke Ghulam.^[24] Pran had dual roles in Khoon Ka Rishta, Insaaf and Jangal Mein Mangal.^[27]

He produced the movie Lakshmanrekha in , the only one he produced in his Bollywood career, and played Kishan Lal Sharma in the movie.^[28]

In , at the age of 78, Pran suffered a heart attack,^[29] after which he started rejecting film offers due to age-related problems.

But in the s, Amitabh Bachchan requested Pran to do roles in his home productions Tere Mere Sapne () and Mrityudata (). Pran made an exception by acting in them to help Bachchan through a difficult time in his career. In , his character in Mrityudaata was modified to compensate for Pran's shaking legs in real life and in Tere Mere Sapne, his shots were taken with him seated.

After , he made a few guest appearances.^[23]

Personal life

Pran married Shukla Ahluwalia in and has two sons, Arvind and Sunil Sikand, and a daughter, Pinky.^[7]

Illness and death

He was treated at the Lilavati Hospital and died on 12 July He had been admitted to hospital a few times in the last few months for deteriorating health; at some point he was battling pneumonia.^[30] Pran's death was widely noted by statesmen and his fellow entertainers.^[31] Prime Minister Manmohan Singh paid his condolences on his death and called him "an icon".^[32] Veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan tweeted his feelings about his death calling him a "magnificent pillar" of the film industry.^[33]

Legacy

Pran had a six-decade career in Hindi cinema and is one of the most celebrated actors in the industry.

His acting is said to have been effective enough to desist people from naming their children "Pran" because of his negative roles,^[22] while the industry had started calling him "Pran Sahab".^[34] His favourite line "Barkhurdaar" became immensely popular.

In , Bunny Reuben, a film journalist, authored a biography on Pran, titled "and Pran".

The name of this book arises from the fact that in the majority of Pran's movies, his name was credited in the last after all the other actors, "and Pran". His biography, "and Pran", was a tribute to about of his movies that had his name at the end of the credits, usually with the words "and Pran" and sometimes "above all, Pran".^[35]

In , he gave his handprint for "Legend's Walk", a waterfront promenade in Bandra.^[36]

Filmography

Main article: Pran filmography

Source: Official website.

See also articles on individual films.

Awards and honours

Pran has been honoured with awards for his portrayal of negative characters. He has received three Filmfare Awards in the Best Supporting Actor category for Upkar, Aansoo Ban Gaye Phool and Be-Imaan. However, in when he was awarded for his role of constable Ram Singh in Be-Imaan, he refused to accept the award stating that the Filmfare Award for Best Music Director should have gone to Ghulam Mohammed for Pakeezah and not to the musical duo Shankar Jaikishan for Be-imaan.^[37][38] He was awarded three Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards for his supporting roles.

For his vast contributions to Indian cinema, Pran has been honoured with Lifetime Achievement awards, including those of Filmfare, Star Screen Awards and Zee Cine Awards. In , the Government of India conferred the Padma Bhushan on him. In April , he was announced to be the winner of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, the most prestigious award of Indian cinema, presented by the Government of India.

The award was presented to him at the 60th National Film Awards for his lifetime of work in the film industry.^[39] He could not attend the 60th National Film Awards in May where he was to be presented the Dadasaheb Phalke Award. Instead, Information and Broadcasting minister Manish Tewari presented the award at Pran's home in Mumbai.

Celebrities congratulated him on this occasion with Amitabh Bachchan calling him "a large pillar of the Indian Film Industry" on Twitter.^[40] He was a contender of the award for the previous year with Manoj Kumar and Vyjayanthimala, but Soumitra Chatterjee was chosen as the awardee.^[41]

Civilian Award

National Film Awards

Filmfare Awards

Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards

Other awards and recognitions

References

Further reading

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