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India.com
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
This actor earned the title of Bollywood's most dangerous villain, worked in films for 50 years, people used to curse him after seeing his role, his name was…
This legendary actor started his journey in black-and-white frames and he soon transformed into a symbol of onscreen fear. But behind the menacing facade was a powerhouse performer, whose transition into layered characters earned him unmatched respect. Who Was This Legendary Actor? Here we are talking about Late Pran Krishan Sikand Ahluwalia, known as Pran, who was given the title of 'Villain of the Millennium' in Indian cinema and worked in more than 350 films in his six-decade-long career. From the 1940s to the 1990s, his villainy scared the audience, while his supporting roles won hearts. Pran used to get so immersed in acting that people would shower him with abuse and curse him after watching his acting on screen. Pran was born on February 12, 1920, in Lahore and grew up in a prosperous Punjabi Hindu family in Ballimaran, Delhi. His father, Kewal Krishan Sikand, was a civil engineer and government contractor. Pran received his education in cities like Meerut, Dehradun, Kapurthala and Rampur. How Pran Made His Debut? Pran, who was interested in photography, started his career as a photographer in Lahore. He entered the world of acting after playing the role of 'Sita' in Ramlila in Shimla in 1938. His first Punjabi film was 'Yamla Jat', which was released in 1940. Pran played the role of a villain in the film. But he became a hero in Hindi cinema with the film 'Khandaan' released in 1942. Pran came to Mumbai after the partition in 1947 and made his mark in Bollywood with 'Ziddi'. Pran gave a new dimension to villainy in the 1950s and 60s. His powerful presence in his films like 'Madhumati' (1958), 'Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai' (1960), 'Ram Aur Shyam' (1967) astonished the audience. His deep voice and dialogues like 'barkhurdaar' made him famous in every household. His villainy was so impressive that people were reluctant to name their children 'Pran', while many started cursing him due to his menacing screen presence. How Pran Became The Most Expensive Actor? Pran became one of the most expensive actors in Bollywood from 1969 to 1982. He suggested Amitabh Bachchan's name to producer Prakash Mehra for 'Zanjeer' in 1973, which played an important role in giving a new flight to Amitabh's career. Pran was a close friend of Ashok Kumar and both of them worked together in more than 20 films. More About Pran In 1997, he received the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award and in 2000, Stardust's 'Villain of the Millennium' award. In 2001, he was awarded the Padma Bhushan. In 2013, he received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, the highest honor of Indian cinema, which was presented at his home. Pran married Shukla Ahluwalia in 1945. They have three children: Arvind, Sunil, and Pinky. The legendary actor bid farewell to this world on 12 July 2013 at the age of 93 in Lilavati Hospital, Mumbai.
India Today
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Virat Kohli pens emotional father's day note, reveals moment that changed his life forever
Legendary Virat Kohli penned an emotional father's day note for his late dad on Sunday, June 15. The former India captain revealed on Instagram the exact moment which shaped his entire life's on Sunday, Kohli wrote that it was his father that instilled the ethics of hard work in him. He revealed that despite being given a shortcut to the team during his early days, his father closed that door for him, directing him to earn his place in the taught me to never rely on shortcuts or influence — because if you truly have it in you, hard work will show it. And if you don't have the will to work for it, then maybe you don't deserve it yet," Virat Kohli said on Instagram. "When I was offered an easier path once, he refused it for me. With calm conviction, he said,'If you're good enough, you'll find your way. And if not, it's better to know that early.' That one moment shaped how I live, work, and show up in the world. Happy Father's Day to all the fathers whose quiet strength becomes our lifelong compass," Kohli concluded. advertisement View this post on Instagram A post shared by Virat Kohli (@ Kohli's father Prem Nath Kohli was a lawyer by profession. He was a pivotal figure in shaping the early life and career of the renowned Indian cricketer. Born into a Punjabi Hindu family in Delhi, Virat's formative years were significantly influenced by his father's guidance and support. Prem Kohli's discipline and integrity would later reflect in Virat's approach to 2006, Prem Kohli passed away due to a stroke at the age of 54. This event had a profound impact on Virat. Despite the personal loss, Virat displayed remarkable resilience and commitment to cricket. Just a day after his father's passing, he played a crucial match for Delhi against Karnataka, scoring 90 runs—a testament to his determination and dedication to the in the day, Kohli's wife Anushka Sharma penned a lovely note for her husband. Anushka took to Instagran and wrote, 'To the first man I ever loved—and the first man our daughter did. Happy Father's Day to all the beautiful fathers everywhere (sic)."Must Watch
