In a long and prolific career Pran appeared in over 350 films. He played the leading man in works such as "Khandaan" (1942), "Pilpili Saheb" (1954) and "Halaku" (1956). His roles in "Madhumati" (1958), "Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai" (1960), "Upkar" (1967), "Shaheed" (1965), "Purab Aur Paschim" (1970), "Ram Aur Shyam" (1967), "Aansoo Ban Gaye Phool" (1969), "Johny Mera Naam" (1970), "Victoria No. 203" (1972), "Be-Imaan" (1972), "Zanjeer" (1973), "Don" (1978), "Amar Akbar Anthony" (1977) and "Duniya" (1984) are considered to be among his best performances. His some character plays were unforgettable.