Legendary actor Pran dies at 93Posted by Gitanjali Roy | 12 July 2013 23.17 IST Clock (New Delhi)
Legendary actor Pran dies at 93Pran, one of the most renowned actors of Bollywood, died at Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai today. He was 93 years old and was admitted to the hospital a month ago.
He died after a period of prolonged illness, "his daughter Pinky told the news agency PTI." He was unable to stop and was very weak. His health deteriorated, "he added.
The funeral will be at noon on the 13th July will be held at the Shivaji Park crematorium.
Pran receive Dadasaheb Phalke Award this year in May. He was unable to travel to Delhi to receive the award at the ceremony for health reasons. He received the award at his home in Mumbai, where the next day.
Pran, who starred in films like Zanjeer and Amar Akbar Anthony, started his career as a hero in Punjabi films, made a huge impact in Bollywood as villain in Ram Aur Shyam and Dilip Kumar was the first actor to break stereotypes, to play roles and character. In the 70s there was almost no major movie Pran and have not been paid many times higher than the hero. Pran was credited as important as the hero with the villain's role in the production, and became known for its sophistication and style on the screen.
Zanjeer, which marks the formation of the Angry Young Man Amitabh Bachchan and made famous - Pran was also credited with supporting actor Amitabh Bachchan has his biggest break. Pran played one of his most famous roles - the Pathan Sher Khan - in Zanjeer. He and Amitabh Bachchan screen formed a long and successful partnership after Zanjeer and suggested a lifelong friendship. Pran at one of his last public appearances at the 70th Birthday party of Amitabh Bachchan in October last year.
Other popular films include Madhumati Pran, half board ticket, Upkar, Kashmir Ki Kali, Don, Karz, Naseeb and Shahenshah. His last appearance in 1997 Mrityudaata screen.
He is survived by his wife Shukla, Arvind and Sunil daughter Pinky and children
Legendary actor Pran dies at 93Pran, one of the most renowned actors of Bollywood, died at Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai today. He was 93 years old and was admitted to the hospital a month ago.
He died after a period of prolonged illness, "his daughter Pinky told the news agency PTI." He was unable to stop and was very weak. His health deteriorated, "he added.
The funeral will be at noon on the 13th July will be held at the Shivaji Park crematorium.
Pran receive Dadasaheb Phalke Award this year in May. He was unable to travel to Delhi to receive the award at the ceremony for health reasons. He received the award at his home in Mumbai, where the next day.
Pran, who starred in films like Zanjeer and Amar Akbar Anthony, started his career as a hero in Punjabi films, made a huge impact in Bollywood as villain in Ram Aur Shyam and Dilip Kumar was the first actor to break stereotypes, to play roles and character. In the 70s there was almost no major movie Pran and have not been paid many times higher than the hero. Pran was credited as important as the hero with the villain's role in the production, and became known for its sophistication and style on the screen.
Zanjeer, which marks the formation of the Angry Young Man Amitabh Bachchan and made famous - Pran was also credited with supporting actor Amitabh Bachchan has his biggest break. Pran played one of his most famous roles - the Pathan Sher Khan - in Zanjeer. He and Amitabh Bachchan screen formed a long and successful partnership after Zanjeer and suggested a lifelong friendship. Pran at one of his last public appearances at the 70th Birthday party of Amitabh Bachchan in October last year.
Other popular films include Madhumati Pran, half board ticket, Upkar, Kashmir Ki Kali, Don, Karz, Naseeb and Shahenshah. His last appearance in 1997 Mrityudaata screen.
He is survived by his wife Shukla, Arvind and Sunil daughter Pinky and children
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