Pran - the legend of Hindi Cinema

He commanded equal money and respect for his negative characters in 'Madhumati', 'Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai', 'Ram Aur Shyam' and 'Devdas'.

Pran acted in over 350 films and left his imprint as a villain with powerful roles in films like Kashmir ki Kali, Khandaan, Aurat, Bari Behen, Jis Desh Men Ganga Behti Hai, Half Ticket, Upkar, Purab Aur Paschim and Don.

His chameleon-like ability helped Pran transform himself from one of the most hated onscreen villains to one of the most beloved character actors.

The actor's baritone and good looks helped him bring charm to his villainy which was very unique to Pran.

Such was the magic of his onscreen roles that parents stopped naming their children 'Pran' at the height of his fame.

Pran will be forever remembered for bringing villains on par with the heroes, ruling the industry from 1969 to 1982.

He had almost given hope when writer Saadat Hasan Manto helped him get a role in Dev Anand starrer 'Ziddi' in 1948 which revived his career.

After Partition, Pran came to Mumbai with his wife Shukla and sons Arvind and Sunil but found it difficult to get work as an actor in the city of dreams.

Legendary actor Pran, loved and feared in equal measure by moviegoers for his roles in Bollywood hits like 'Milan', 'Madhumati' and 'Zanjeer', passed away at a suburban hospital in Mumbai on Friday at the age of 93.