Pran Krishan Sikand,Bollywood's most loved villain,passed away at Lilavati Hospital here at 8.30 pm after a prolonged illness. He was 93. Amitabh Bachchan tweeted: T 1167 -Pran Saheb passes away ! A gentleman,most collaborative colleague,a senior of immense distinction,a true disciplined professional— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) July 12,2013 T 1167 -Another magnificent pillar of the Film Industry,falls. Our illustrious edifice in ruins,as stalwart after stalwart leaves !— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) July 12,2013 Shah Rukh Khan tweeted: Why do icons who shaped our lives and emotions have to go away? U will sir,remain etched in our hearts. Allah bless ur soul Pran Sahib.— SHAH RUKH KHAN (@iamsrk) July 12,2013 Final Curtain Call for one of the Most Loved Actors of Indian Cinema. An Actor & A Gentleman. Pran Saab- We will miss you & your Warmth.RIP— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPkher) July 12,2013 " wrote actor Anupam Kher. Filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar tweeted: Extremely saddened by the demise of the LEGENDARY PRANSAAB,who revolutionised Villainy on Indian Celluloid !!!— Madhur Bhandarkar (@mbhandarkar268) July 12,2013 Actor Riteish Deshmukh tweeted: RIP Pran Saab - Thank you for entertaining us all these years- will miss you sir.— RITEISH DESHMUKH (@Riteishd) July 12,2013 Abhishek Kapoor posted: oh dear.. RIP Pran saab.. thank you for all those wonderful movies— Abhishek Kapoor (@Abhishekapoor) July 12,2013 R.I.P Pran Saheb ! Did not know him personally but heard he was a perfect gentleman with a heart of gold ! May your soul rest in Peace.— Preity zinta (@realpreityzinta) July 12,2013 actress Priety Zinta posted on twitter. Actor Kabir Bedi tweeted: Farewell Pran sahib,Godfather of Indian villains,your legendary characters illuminated the annals of Indian cinema. Deepest respects. RIP— KABIR BEDI (@iKabirBedi) July 12,2013 Manoj Bajpayee: May pran saab's soul rest in peace!in an industry of hero an villain he ruled the space he was given.thank you praan saab!— Manoj Bajpayee (@BajpayeeManoj) July 12,2013 Abhishek Bachchan: Thank you for the memories Pran Saab. You will live forever in our hearts. RIP.— Abhishek Bachchan (@juniorbachchan) July 12,2013