Pran Krishan Sikand, Bollywood's most loved villain, passed away at Lilavati Hospital here at 8.30 pm after a prolonged illness. He was 93.
"Final Curtain Call for one of the Most Loved Actors of Indian Cinema..An actor and a gentleman," wrote actor Anupam Kher.
Filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar tweeted, "Can't get over the ICONIC PRANSAAB's demise, Malang Chacha of UPKAR, Sherkhan of ZANJEER Simply Unforgettable Memories Part of Life Now. Extremely saddened by the demise of the LEGENDARY PRANSAAB, who revolutionised Villainy on Indian Celluloid.'
Actor Riteish Deshmukh tweeted, "SHER KHAN u will live for ever-RIP Pran Saab."
Actor Kabir Bedi tweeted, "Farewell Pran sahib, Godfather of Indian villains, your legendary characters illuminated the annals of Indian cinema. Deepest respects.