Sad news pouring in: veteran actor Pran, who is considered a legend for his negative roles over the years, has passed away in Mumbai at the age of 93.
Pran was suffering from a prolonged illness and was admitted to Lilavati Hospital today after complaining about being unable to breathe properly. His family was with him at the hospital, but unfortunately, he passed away around 8:30pm this evening.
The legend, who has over 350 films to his name, most recently received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award – the highest honour in Indian cinema – at his home in May. Due to his ill health, he was unable to make it to the National Film Awards ceremony to collect it himself.
Reports suggest that the actor’s last rites will be conducted at 12pm, Shivaji Park crematorium in Mumbai on Saturday.
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