Bollywood Thespian Pran Passes Away

Legendary actor Pran's death late Friday evening left Bollywood celebrities sentimental. Some remembered his iconic villain roles, while some recollected his popular dialogues and songs, and there were others who shared what a "heart of gold" the "gentleman" had.

Pran, whose real name was Pran Kishan Sikand, who created the latest trends in fashion in his era, was 93. He died at the Lilavati Hospital at 8:30 p.m., his son said.

Following the news of his death, a burst of Bollywood celebrities - both old and new, took to Twitter to share their fondest memories of the actor, who made an appealing impact on his fans as a hero, villain and a character actor in a filmography of over 400 movies across a career spanning six decades.