Although never considered much of an actor, Pradeep Kumar was very popular among the audience and among his leading ladies in 1950s and 60s.
The heroines loved him. They felt safe and comfortable in his company even when doing intimate scenes. He also had no qualms doing subjects that were heroine-oriented. In his first two major blockbusters Anarkali and Nagin the focus was completely on the heroine Bina Rai and Vyjayanthimala.
