Pran Krishan Sikand, known as just Pran, has been enthralling movie lovers since the 1940s. He has appeared in over 350 films and has acted with nearly every who's who in the world of Indian cinema. Film critic Bhawana Somaaya joined IBNLive readers for an interaction on Pran winning the Dadasaheb Phalke Award.
Q. Is it too late? Asked by: Pawan
A. Its never too late to recognise talent.
Q. Which is your personal favourite Pran film? Asked by: sri
A. Upkaar & Zanzeer.
Q. Do you think Pran is the best Villian ever in Hindi Film Industry? Asked by: Mirza
A. Pran is the star villain.
Q. Pran saab as producer & son Sunil (Director) made decent debut with movie Lakshmanrekha,why no films after that? Asked by: Manish
A. They should be answering this.
Q. Will convention be broken again by giving the prestigious award to people like Pran, who were excellent in supporting roles? Asked by: Narayan
A. The deserving will get it - it is not about convention.
Q. Why aren't important awards rarely given to people outside of Hindi Cinema? There are great stars are outside the other acts. Asked by: Narayan
A. They are given - that is why it takes so long for everybody to be recognised.
Q. Are character actors in a Indian movie are just to pop-up protagonist? Asked by: rajshekar
A. No they are there to address to the story.
Q. Do you think the Phalke award should been awarded to Pran at least 10 years back? Asked by: sa
A. This is not a doctor's prescription - it is appreciation - and it follows its own rhythm.
Q. I think Pran swithched from Negative roles to character roles very effortlessly. Your comment pl. Asked by: SANJEEV
A. Credit should be given to Manoj Kumar for offering him 'Upkar'.
Q. What is his influence on present villains and character actors in Bollywood? Asked by: Priya
A. He was an influence from 50 to 80. Villain changed in 90s and cinema changed in 2000.
Q. Are character actors in a Indian movie are just to pop-up protagonist? Asked by: rajshekar
A. No they are part of the story to add rasas to the narrative.
Q. What has been Pran's biggest contribution to the Indian Cinema? Asked by: laxman
A. To make a place of power for the negative character. Pran determined projects be it with Dilip Kumar or Amitabh.
Q. Which movie do you think is Pranji's worst movie? Asked by: Jyoti
A. Why would I like to remember his worst.
Q. Are character actors underrated in Indian cinema? Asked by: rajshekar
A. Not in present times.
Q. Which one Pran do you like more - anti-hero Pran or Character artist? Asked by: SANJEEV
A. Both - Madhumati and Zanjeer.
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