Veteran actor Pran, 93, passed away on Friday in Lilavati hospital after prolonged illness.
Pran was conferred the Dada Saheb Phalke Award 2013 by the Government of India for outstanding contribution to the growth and development of Indian Cinema.
He was unable to travel to New Delhi to attend the National Film Awards function and was conferred the award at his Bandra residence by Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting Manish Tewari .
“Indian Cinema has lost an icon,an actor who set new standards of acting with every role that he portrayed,” said Tewari condoling Pran’s death.
Pran, whose real name is Pran Krishan Sikand, appeared in close to 350 films. He was also awarded a Padma Bhushan by the Government of India for his contribution to cinema in 2001.
Pran has given sterling performances in many films along with Dilip Kumar, Dev Anand and Raj Kapoor in 1950s and 60s. Pran’s performances...
Pran was conferred the Dada Saheb Phalke Award 2013 by the Government of India for outstanding contribution to the growth and development of Indian Cinema.
He was unable to travel to New Delhi to attend the National Film Awards function and was conferred the award at his Bandra residence by Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting Manish Tewari .
“Indian Cinema has lost an icon,an actor who set new standards of acting with every role that he portrayed,” said Tewari condoling Pran’s death.
Pran, whose real name is Pran Krishan Sikand, appeared in close to 350 films. He was also awarded a Padma Bhushan by the Government of India for his contribution to cinema in 2001.
Pran has given sterling performances in many films along with Dilip Kumar, Dev Anand and Raj Kapoor in 1950s and 60s. Pran’s performances...
- 7/12/2013
- by NewsDesk
- DearCinema.com
I&B Minister Manish Tewari presented Dadasaheb Phalke Award for Lifetime Achievement to veteran actor Pran Kishan Sikand (Pran) at his residence in Bandra, Mumbai on Friday, May 10, 2013
Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting Manish Tewari presented the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke award for life time achievement to Pran Kishan Sikand (popularly known as – Pran) at his Bandra residence today in Mumbai. The veteran actor, 93, was unable to travel to New Delhi to attend the National Film Awards function held on May 3, 2013.
The Minister, accompanied by I & B Secretary Uday Kumar Varma and a delegation of the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting and the Directorate of Film Festivals presented the coveted award, comprising a Swarn Kamal, citation, shawl and a cash prize of Rs 1 million (Rs 10 lakhs).
Speaking on the occasion, Manish Tewari said “it is an honour for me to present this award to Pran saab in person, in the centenary year of the Indian Cinema.
Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting Manish Tewari presented the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke award for life time achievement to Pran Kishan Sikand (popularly known as – Pran) at his Bandra residence today in Mumbai. The veteran actor, 93, was unable to travel to New Delhi to attend the National Film Awards function held on May 3, 2013.
The Minister, accompanied by I & B Secretary Uday Kumar Varma and a delegation of the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting and the Directorate of Film Festivals presented the coveted award, comprising a Swarn Kamal, citation, shawl and a cash prize of Rs 1 million (Rs 10 lakhs).
Speaking on the occasion, Manish Tewari said “it is an honour for me to present this award to Pran saab in person, in the centenary year of the Indian Cinema.
- 5/10/2013
- by NewsDesk
- DearCinema.com
Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2012 will be bestowed upon veteran actor Pran. The award ceremony will take place on May 3 in New Delhi.
He is the 44th Dada Saheb Phalke Award Winner. The award is conferred by the Government of India for outstanding contribution to the growth and development of Indian Cinema. The award consists of a Swarn Kamal, a cash prize of Rs.10 lakhs and a shawl. It is given on the basis of recommendations of a Committee of eminent persons.
93-year-old Pran, whose real name is Pran Krishan Sikand, has appeared in close to 350 films. He has also been awarded a Padma Bhushan by the Government of India for his contribution to cinema in 2001.
Pran has given sterling performances in many films along with Dilip Kumar, Dev Anand and Raj Kapoor in 1950s and 60s. Pran’s performances have received acclaim in films like Azaad, Madhumati, Devdas, Dil Diya Dard Liya,...
He is the 44th Dada Saheb Phalke Award Winner. The award is conferred by the Government of India for outstanding contribution to the growth and development of Indian Cinema. The award consists of a Swarn Kamal, a cash prize of Rs.10 lakhs and a shawl. It is given on the basis of recommendations of a Committee of eminent persons.
93-year-old Pran, whose real name is Pran Krishan Sikand, has appeared in close to 350 films. He has also been awarded a Padma Bhushan by the Government of India for his contribution to cinema in 2001.
Pran has given sterling performances in many films along with Dilip Kumar, Dev Anand and Raj Kapoor in 1950s and 60s. Pran’s performances have received acclaim in films like Azaad, Madhumati, Devdas, Dil Diya Dard Liya,...
- 4/12/2013
- by NewsDesk
- DearCinema.com
Pran Kishan Sikand
Pran Kishan Sikand dreamt of becoming a professional photographer. Little did he know that a measly, humble ‘paan’ (betel leaf) would change his life and set him on his destined path. It was 1939 or thereabouts. Pran was at a ‘paan’ shop at Lahore, enjoying a munch with his friends when a stranger approached him and asked whether he wanted to act in films. Pran was amused and asked his name. Stranger introduced himself as Muhammad Walli, a renowned film maker in the flourishing film district of Lahore. He said he was making a Punjabi film and Pran looked a perfect fit for the role of a villain in the film. Pran just brushed him off. Walli kept insisting that he pay a visit to the studio, and pushed a piece of paper with his address into Pran’s hands. The film was Yamla Jat (1940), a runaway hit that year.
Pran Kishan Sikand dreamt of becoming a professional photographer. Little did he know that a measly, humble ‘paan’ (betel leaf) would change his life and set him on his destined path. It was 1939 or thereabouts. Pran was at a ‘paan’ shop at Lahore, enjoying a munch with his friends when a stranger approached him and asked whether he wanted to act in films. Pran was amused and asked his name. Stranger introduced himself as Muhammad Walli, a renowned film maker in the flourishing film district of Lahore. He said he was making a Punjabi film and Pran looked a perfect fit for the role of a villain in the film. Pran just brushed him off. Walli kept insisting that he pay a visit to the studio, and pushed a piece of paper with his address into Pran’s hands. The film was Yamla Jat (1940), a runaway hit that year.
- 7/26/2012
- by Amborish Roychoudhury
- DearCinema.com
Internationally acclaimed filmmaker Shekhar Kapur, who has made up with his uncle Dev Anand after eight years, describes the legendary actor as a 'karmyogi, completely fearless' and says he is in many ways like the evergreen star.'It was a time of great reflection for me. As I looked back, I suddenly realised I hadn't met this amazing man, Dev saab, for almost eight years. I told myself it's time to learn a little bit about life from Dev saab,' Kapur told Ians.'He's a karmyogi, completely fearless. I admire myself for being completely fearless. But I think he is even more fearless than I am,' he said about his 86-year-old uncle.Kapur regrets not having been in touch with Dev saab.'I didn't even meet him after Goldie (Vijay Anand) saab's death. My fault. I was constantly travelling in recent years. I needed to re-connect with this...
- 12/14/2009
- Filmicafe
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