Pran

Acting Born Feb 12, 1920 Died Jul 12, 2013 Delhi, India 233 credits

Biography

Pran works in acting. Born February 12, 1920 in Delhi, India. Died July 12, 2013. Archytele tracks 233 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Frequent co-stars

Raaj Kumar 1 shared title

Raj Babbar 1 shared title

Tina Munim 1 shared title

Rakhee Gulzar 1 shared title

Meenakshi Sheshadri 1 shared title

Bindu 1 shared title

Om Prakash 1 shared title

Akbar Khan 1 shared title

Kaajal Kiran 1 shared title

Ranjeet Bedi 1 shared title

Career timeline

2007

Dosh

1999

Jai Hind

1998

Badmaash

1997

Lav KushGudia

1996

Tere Mere Sapne

1995

Saajan Ki Baahon Mein

1994

1942: A Love Story

1993

Chandra MukhiGurudevBhagyawan

1992

Bewaffa Se Waffa

1991

Sanam BewafaBanjaran

1990

Azaad Desh Ke GulamKodama SimhamRoti Kee Keemat

1989

Nigahen: Nagina Part IIToofanJaadugar

1988

ShahenshahGunahon Ka FaislaMohabbat Ke DushmanPaap Ki DuniyaKasam

1987

Muqaddar Ka FaislaInsaaf Kaun KaregaImaandaarHifazatSitapur Ki Geeta

1986

SuhaaganSinghasanDosti DhushmaniDilwaalaJeeva

1985

YudhPataal BhairaviKaramyudhHoshiyarBewafai

1984

Sohni MahiwalDuniyaJagirRaaj TilakLaila

1983

Andhaa KaanoonLaalachEk Jaan Hain HumWoh Jo HasinaNastik

1982

Badle Ki AagDo GuruTaaqat

1981

NaseebKaaliaKhuda KasamKhoon Ka RishtaKrodhi

1980

Dhan DaulatDostanaBombay 405 MilesAap Ke DeewaneKarz

1979

AtmaramPrem Jaal

1978

DonVishwanathDo MusafirKaala AadmiPhaansi

1977

Amar Akbar AnthonyDharam VeerChakkar Pe ChakkarChandi SonaHatyara

1976

Dus NumbriShankar Dada

1975

LafangeChori Mera KaamWarrantSanyasi

1974

MajboorKasauti

1973

BobbyJheel Ke Us PaarZanjeerJoshilaGaddaar

1972

Aankhon Aankhon MeinParichayAan BaanSazaaJangal Mein Mangal

1971

MaryadaGuddiJohar Mehmood in Hong KongLakhon Mein EkParde Ke Peechey

Full Filmography

233 titles

Dosh (2007) as Vikram Chopra
Jai Hind (1999) as Ret. Col. Gyanchand
Badmaash (1998)
Lav Kush (1997) as Maharishi Valmiki
Gudia (1997)
Tere Mere Sapne (1996) as Shambunath Mehta
Saajan Ki Baahon Mein (1995) as Mr. Narang
1942: A Love Story (1994) as Abid Ali Baig
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Chandra Mukhi (1993) as Rai
Gurudev (1993)
Bhagyawan (1993) as Dhanraj
Bewaffa Se Waffa (1992) as Nawab Jamaluddin Khan
Sanam Bewafa (1991) as Fateh Khan
Banjaran (1991) as Thakur Baba
Azaad Desh Ke Gulam (1990) as Ashok Bhandari
Kodama Simham (1990)
Roti Kee Keemat (1990)
Nigahen: Nagina Part II (1989)
Toofan (1989) as Inspector Hanuman Prasad Singh
Jaadugar (1989)
Shahenshah (1988) as Inspector Aslam Khan
Gunahon Ka Faisla (1988) as Forest Officer
Mohabbat Ke Dushman (1988) as Rushtom
Paap Ki Duniya (1988) as Jailer Samsher
Kasam (1988) as Sardar Mangal Singh
Aurat Teri Yehi Kahani (1988)
Sherni (1988) as Durga's dad
Dharamyudh (1988) as Badey Thakur (Zorawar Singh)
Muqaddar Ka Faisla (1987) as Dhanraj
Insaaf Kaun Karega (1987) as Jagira
Imaandaar (1987) as Sudarshan Rai
Hifazat (1987)
Sitapur Ki Geeta (1987) as Dharam Singh "Dharma"
Suhaagan (1986) as Jagat Prasand
Singhasan (1986) as Acharya Abangdev
Dosti Dhushmani (1986) as Sandeep's Father
Dilwaala (1986) as MLA Raj Shekhar
Jeeva (1986) as Lala
Dharm Adhikari (1986) as Chaudhury
Maa Beti (1986) as Ramu Kaka
Tandra Paparayudu (1986) as General Bussi
Yudh (1985) as Deputy Commissioner Saxena
Pataal Bhairavi (1985)
Karamyudh (1985) as Charan Singh Deol
Hoshiyar (1985)
Bewafai (1985) as Diwan Sardarilal
Maa Kasam (1985)
Sohni Mahiwal (1984) as Tulla
Duniya (1984) as Jugal Kishore Ahuja 'J.K.'
Jagir (1984) as Mangal Singh
Raaj Tilak (1984) as Arjun Singh
Laila (1984) as Bharat Singh
Sharaabi (1984)
Haisiyat (1984) as Jagdish
Farishta (1984) as Khan
Andhaa Kaanoon (1983) as Anthony D'Cruz
Laalach (1983)
Ek Jaan Hain Hum (1983) as Col. Ram Mohan Singh
Woh Jo Hasina (1983) as Radheshyam
Nastik (1983) as Balbir
Jaanwar (1983)
Film Hi Film (1983)
Badle Ki Aag (1982) as Senior Police Officer
Do Guru (1982)
Taaqat (1982)
Naseeb (1981) as Namdev
Kaalia (1981) as Raghuveer Singh - Jailer
Khuda Kasam (1981)
Khoon Ka Rishta (1981) as Justice Surendra Sinha
Krodhi (1981) as Archarya
Maan Gaye Ustaad (1981) as Chandan Singh
Dhan Daulat (1980) as Bajirao
Dostana (1980) as Tony
Bombay 405 Miles (1980) as Masterji
Aap Ke Deewane (1980) as Thakur Vikramjit Singh
Karz (1980) as Kabira
Jal Mahal (1980) as Devendra Pratap Singh
Zalim (1980) as Lattan miyan
Atmaram (1979) as Jailor Amar Khanna
Prem Jaal (1979) as Self
Don (1978) as Jasjit (J.J.)
Vishwanath (1978) as Golu Gawah
Do Musafir (1978) as Shambhu Choudhury
Kaala Aadmi (1978)
Phaansi (1978) as Himmat Singh
Apna Khoon (1978) as Inspector Verma
Ganga Ki Saugand (1978) as Kalu Chamar
Rahu Ketu (1978) as Karim / Ketu Verma
Khoon Ki Pukaar (1978)
Amar Akbar Anthony (1977) as Kishanlal
Dharam Veer (1977) as Hunter Jwala Singh
Chakkar Pe Chakkar (1977) as Sher Singh
Chandi Sona (1977) as Amar
Hatyara (1977)
Dus Numbri (1976) as Hawaldar Karan Singh Badshah
Shankar Dada (1976) as Police Inspector Amar Singh
Lafange (1975)
Chori Mera Kaam (1975) as Inspector Samadh Kumar
Warrant (1975) as IG of Police Mehra
Sanyasi (1975) as Shanti Baba 'Guruji'
Majboor (1974) as Michael D'Souza
Kasauti (1974) as Pyarelal
Bobby (1973) as Mr. Ram Nath
Jheel Ke Us Paar (1973)
Zanjeer (1973) as Sher Khan
Joshila (1973) as Thakur saab
Gaddaar (1973) as B.K.
Jugnu (1973) as Shyam
Rickshawala (1973) as Kailash
Ek Kunwari Ek Kunwara (1973) as Deepak
Aankhon Aankhon Mein (1972)
Parichay (1972) as Col. A P Roy / Rai Sahab
Aan Baan (1972) as Raja Bahadur
Sazaa (1972) as Sohanlal / DIG CBI Verma
Jangal Mein Mangal (1972) as Retd. Col. M.K. Das / Raghu
Victoria No. 203 (1972) as Rana
Roop Tera Mastana (1972)
Yeh Gulistan Hamara (1972) as Deng Do Rani
Ek Bechara (1972)
Maryada (1971)
Guddi (1971) as Self
Johar Mehmood in Hong Kong (1971)
Lakhon Mein Ek (1971)
Parde Ke Peechey (1971)
Adhikar (1971) as Shikari Banhe Khan Bhopali
Jwala (1971) as Kumar
Chingari (1971) as Bhagat
Gopi (1970) as Lala
Ganwaar (1970) as Vijay Bahadu
Tum Haseen Main Jawan (1970) as Ranjeet
Heer Raanjha (1970)
Johny Mera Naam (1970) as Moti/Mohan
Kab? Kyoon? Aur Kahan? (1970) as Daljit Prasad
Purab Aur Pachhim (1970) as Harnam
Bhai-Bhai (1970)
Humjoli (1970) as Gopal Rai
Samaj Ko Badal Dalo (1970) as Daulatram
Bhai Bahen (1969) as Ratan
Anjaana (1969) as Diwan Mahendranath
Sachaai (1969)
Nannha Farishta (1969) as Govind
Tumse Achha Kaun Hai (1969)
Pyar Hi Pyar (1969) as Satish Raj / Ashok
Kahin Din Kahin Raat (1968) as Pran Nath
Brahmachari (1968) as Ravi Khanna
Aadmi (1968) as Mayadas
Sadhu Aur Shaitaan (1968) as Dilawar
Aansoo Ban Gaye Phool (1968) as Shambhu Mahadev Rao
Milan (1967) as Rajendra
Upkar (1967) as Malang Chacha
An Evening in Paris (1967)
Patthar Ke Sanam (1967) as Lala Bhagat Ram
Around The World (1967) as Pran
Aurat (1967)
Ram Aur Shyam (1967) as Gajendra
Dus Lakh (1966)
Dil Diya Dard Liya (1966) as Thakur Ramesh
Love in Tokyo (1966)
Sawan Ki Ghata (1966) as Kailash Chaudhary
Biradari (1966) as Bihari
Do Badan (1966)
Khandan (1965)
Gumnaam (1965) as Barrister Rakesh
Shaheed (1965) as Daku Kehar Singh
Mere Sanam (1965) as Shyam
Kashmir Ki Kali (1964) as Mohan
Door Ki Awaz (1964)
Rajkumar (1964) as Narpat Singh
Pooja Ke Phool (1964)
Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya (1963) as Jeevan
Mere Mehboob (1963) as Munne Raja
Dil Hi To Hai (1963) as Shaikhu / Yusuf
Phir Wohi Dil Laya Hoon (1963)
Bluff Master (1963) as Mr. Kumar
Man-Mauji (1962) as Jagga
Jhoola (1962) as Dharamraj / Mirza Singapori / Rai Bahadur Shyamlal Bihari
Dil Tera Diwana (1962)
Half Ticket (1962) as Raja Babu/Chacha
Jab Pyar Kisise Hota Hai (1961)
Basant (1960) as Rajesh
Chhalia (1960) as Abdul Rehman
Mehlon Ke Khwaab (1960) as Prakash / Munne Miyan / Pratap Singh / John Coelho
Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai (1960) as Raka
Delhi Junction (1960)
Chandan (1958)
Madhumati (1958) as Raja Ugra Narayan
Raj Tilak (1958)
Adalat (1958)
The Eternal Lamp (1958)
Ek Jhalak (1957)
Tumsa Nahin Dekha (1957) as Sohan
Mr. X (1957)
Champakali (1957)
Aasha (1957) as Raj
Naya Andaz (1956)
Jagte Raho (1956) as Reporter
Hum Sab Chor Hain (1956)
Halaku (1956) as Halaku
Chori Chori (1956) as Suman Kumar
Inspector (1956)
Jashan (1955)
Kundan (1955) as Gopal
Devdas (1955)
Munimji (1955)
Bara Dari (1955) as Karan Singh
Pehli Jhalak (1955) as Pran
Amanat (1955)
Abe Hayat (1955) as Khaluda
Azaad (1955) as Sunder
Meenar (1954) as Bipin/Arjun
Biraj Bahu (1954) as Deodhar
Angarey (1954)
Lakeeren (1954)
Malkin (1953)
Aah (1953) as Dr. Kailash
Chham Chhama Chham (1952)
Moti Mahal (1952)
Afsana (1951) as Mohan
Pyar Ki Baten (1951)
Bahar (1951) as Shekhar
Daman (1951)
Biwi (1950)
Lajawab (1950)
Sheesh Mahal (1950) as Sundermukh
Roshini (1949)
Aparadhi (1949) as Mohan
Bari Behen (1949) as Jeetu / Ajit
Ziddi (1948)
Rehana (1946)
Badnami (1946)
Dasi (1944)
Khandaan (1942) as Anwar (as Pran Krishna)
Khazanchi (1941)

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Pran best known for?

Pran is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Rabbids Invasion (2013), Muqaddar Ka Faisla (1987), Body Bizarre (2013), Mamae Nao Chore Papai Esta Arrependido (2025).

When and where was Pran born?

Pran was born on February 12, 1920 in Delhi, India. They passed away on July 12, 2013.

How many credits does Pran have?

Pran has accumulated over 233 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1941 to 2007.

What is Pran's background in cinema and television?

Pran (born Pran Krishan Sikand on 12 February 1920) was a multiple Filmfare and BFJA award-winning Indian actor. One of the most popular villains of Hindi cinema, he appeared in over 350 films. He won the Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award in 1967, 1969, and 1972 and was awarded the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Awar...

Pran by the numbers

233credits

233films

0TV series

1941–2007active years

Age in their best-rated roles

Muqaddar Ka Faisla (1987) as Dhanraj — aged about 67

Full filmography (233) Born on February 12 In memoriam 2013

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