Pran's contribution to film industry unparalleled: Pranab

July 13, 2013 20:32

President Pranab Mukherjee today paid rich tributes to legendary actor Pran saying he was a "highly talented" artist whose contribution to Indian film industry was "unparalleled".

In a condolence message to the actor's wife Shukla Sikand, the President said "I am deeply saddened to learn about the passing away of your husband, Shri Pran Krishan Sikand. Shri Pran was a highly talented actor who shall always be remembered by generations of film watchers for his versatile and vivacious acting in multifarious roles.

"In his passing away, the celluloid world has lost a veteran and acclaimed actor whose contribution to the Indian film industry remains unparallelled", he said.

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