MUMBAI: The legendary actor Pran passed away last night, leaving behind a huge legacy and memories. An actor who used his eyes to great effect to display varied emotions, he was favourite of many, be it in positive or negative roles.
Pran was an all-rounder. Not just his acting, but his mannerisms, his look, his voice, everything was pitch-perfect to give the utmost effect. He struck fear in the hearts of people when he was negative, gave hope and joy to people when he played a positive character.
No wonder fans took to Twitter last night to pay their last respects for Pran.
Getting scared wen he plays a -ve.Getting senti wen he plays a +ve.An actor who made his mark even in d smallest of roles on screen.. #Pran
— Nimisha Soni (@nimishaSoni24) July 13, 2013
That magical voice calling BARKHURDAR… has stopped for ever. RIP Pran Saab.
— Jayanta Karmakar (@jayantakarmakar) July 13, 2013
The icon who taught the 80s generation what style is. God bless your soul Pran sahib.
— Sayuj Bakshi (@sayujb14) July 13, 2013
The only time we are sad when a villain died…RIP Pran
— Telugu Pilladu ™ (@telugupilladu) July 13, 2013
Some others also let out Pran’s famous dialogues, and recollected how he said them with panache.
RIP Pran Saab…an actor par excellence…irreplaceable…his dialogue my fav..DON..” Koi Chance Nahi” and he shuts the car door on Shetty!
— Dr Swati Deshmukh (@nefertitiborn) July 13, 2013
“Khole huye ko kya kholo,khud hi khol lo”.my all time fav.dialogue f #Pran frm Don.I often use dis dialogue when visitprs knock an open door
— Sonia Sarkar (@sonia_26) July 12, 2013
Tribute to pran saheb through his famous dialogue “Tokyo me rahte ho aur tokne ki adat nahi gai”
— AbANi parTh (@parthabani008) July 13, 2013
Bollywood celebs, meanwhile, too paid their respects to Pran sahab.
My dear friend Pran liked to talk to me on the phone till recently. Saira and I visited him whenever we could.
— Dilip Kumar (@TheDilipKumar) July 13, 2013
We had our Punjabi jokes, bringing back memories of the great times we shared as costars. He was a through gentleman
— Dilip Kumar (@TheDilipKumar) July 13, 2013
T 1167 -Pran Saheb passes away ! A gentleman, most collaborative colleague, a senior of immense distinction, a true disciplined professional
— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) July 12, 2013
T 1167 -Another magnificent pillar of the Film Industry, falls. Our illustrious edifice in ruins, as stalwart after stalwart leaves !
— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) July 12, 2013
Why do icons who shaped our lives and emotions have to go away? U will sir, remain etched in our hearts. Allah bless ur soul Pran Sahib.
— SHAH RUKH KHAN (@iamsrk) July 12, 2013
Will always regret that I never had d honor of working with Pran Sb.His dedication to his craft n attn to detail are legendary. RIP Sir
— Azmi Shabana (@AzmiShabana) July 13, 2013
Thank you for the memories Pran Saab. You will live forever in our hearts. RIP.
— Abhishek Bachchan (@juniorbachchan) July 12, 2013
For years people didn’t name their kids #Pran. Such was the impact of him as an actor.Hope he lived a day more to hear his praises. RIP
— kunal kohli (@kunalkohli) July 13, 2013
#Zanjeer will miss Sher Khan forever.RIP Pran saheb.Thank you for giving us such a legendary legacy.loss of a legend.prayers and condolences
— PRIYANKA (@priyankachopra) July 12, 2013
It’s such a loss for cinema..wish I had had the chance to know him.leaving a legacy that will stay with Indian cinema forever.RIP Pran saheb
— PRIYANKA (@priyankachopra) July 12, 2013
a villain in reel life and a gentleman in real life, no prefix no suffix simply Pran RIP..
— Baba Sehgal (@OnlyBabaSehgal) July 13, 2013
Bollywood misses its Barkhurdar. Alas, we’ll never get to hear him say that again. Rest in peace, Pran sahab.
