Mumbai: Veteran actor Pran has been honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke award for lifetime achievement.

Born as Pran Kishen Sikand, the legendary actor has worked in over 350 films in a career spanning six decades. He made his debut as an antagonist in Dalsukh Pancholi`s Punjabi film Yamla Jat (1945) and went on to essay a number of iconic characters in Hindi Cinema after that.

As Sher Khan in Zanjeer, Pran stole the show and breathed life into the flamboyant character. The legendary figure has acted in super-hit films like Milan, Half Ticket, Barsaat Ki Ek Raat, Devdas, Madhumati, Kashmir Ki Kali, Upkar, Brahmchari, Johny Mera Naam, Purab Aur Paschim’and many more.

The grand old man of the Indian film industry, Pran, who has wooed cine-goers with his charisma and style over the years, celebrated his 93rd birthday this year.