Pran was once Bollywood's top villain, but he had many songs picturised on him, Subhash K Jha tells us on Pran's 12th death anniversary.
Kasme Waade Pyar Wafa from Upkar
Pran spent most of his career typecast as a villain.
Visionary Manoj Kumar cast him as a benevolent character in Upkar where he sang this unforgettable song in Manna Dey's voice.
Jeena Toh Hai Usi Ka Jisne Ye Raaz Jaana from Adhikar
This qawwali in Mohammed Rafi's voice was more popular than the 1969 film, scripted by Salim-Javed.
Yaari Hai Imaan Mera from Zanjeer
Amitabh had no songs in Zanjeer. The film's most popular song -- sung by Manna Dey -- was picturised on Pran.
Raaz Ki Baat Keh Doon Toh from Dharma
Pran lip-synced this qawwali at a competition which featured him on one side and Bindu on the other.
Do Bechare Bina Sahare from Victoria No 203
Pran and Ashok Kumar's song was such a rage that audiences would ask theatres to replay the song.
Daroo Ki Botal Mein from Majboor
Pran played a Catholic drunk in the Amitabh Bachchan starrer and sang this Kishore Kumar number.
Hum Bolega To Bologe Ki Bolta Hai from Kasauti
Composed by Kalyanji-Anandji, Kishore Kumar sang this fun song in a Nepali accent.