Mumbai: Bollywood greatest and favourite villain Pran is no more. Pran aka Pran Krishan Sikand passed away in Mumbai's Lilawati hospital after a protracted battle against illness. He was 93.
Bollywood celebrities have taken to Twitter to pay their tribute to one of the greatest actors of Indian cinema.
Amitabh Bachchan -Pran Saheb passes away ! A gentleman, most collaborative colleague, a senior of immense distinction, a true disciplined professional
-It was Manoj Kumar ji's vision that converted Pran Saheb from villan to compassionate powerful character roles ! 'Shaheed', 'Upkar'
Preity Zinta: - R.I.P Pran Saheb ! Did not know him personally but heard he was a perfect gentleman with a heart of gold ! May your soul rest in Peace...
Smriti Irani:- Its your talent that will define your career as an actor not the tag of 'hero' or 'villain'-- that's the example set by Pran Sahab. RIP.
Manoj Bajpayee - May pran saab's soul rest in peace!in an industry of hero an villain he ruled the space he was given.thank you praan saab!
Anupam Kher: - Final Curtain Call for one of the Most Loved Actors of Indian Cinema. An Actor & A Gentleman. Pran Saab- We will miss you & your Warmth.RIP
- Arjun rampal: RIP Pran Saab, you immortalised so many characters, was fortunate to play one of them. You live in my heart forever...
Karan johar- RIP Pran Saab.....truly the end of a maginficent and glorious era....he was a gentleman superstar and heaven is blessed today....
Boman irani- Generations will never forget. That is your legacy...
Sophie Choudhry- Just heard the news. End of an era. RIP #Pran Saab. U will always be our Sher Khan. #Legend
Kamaal R Khan- RIP Pran Sahab. You was most dangerous villain of your time. The world will remember you till last human being left on this earth sir.
Arjun Rampal - RIP Pran Saab, you immortalised so many characters, was fortunate to play one of them. You live in my heart forever.