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Pran, who was conferred the Padma Bhushan in 2001 and Dadasaheb Phalke earlier this year, passed away at Mumbai's Lilavati Hospital on Friday. He was 93. Pran is most famous for his role in somehow creating the institution of the sophisticated villain. Villains in Bollywood were generally showcased as uncivilized "goondas" before Pran came along with his quiet sophistication and charm. He had also played prolific roles in blockbuster movies such as Don, Zanjeer and Johnny Mera Naam. Appearing ...