DEV ANAND r.i.p

Sad ...its very sad...A legend is no more... 

Debonair and evergreen are the two words that come to mind when you think of Dev Anand, who passed away in London at 88.

The evergreen romantic hero of Hindi cinema, whose career spanned six decades and whose romancing skills set millions of female hearts aflutter for a few decades from the 1950s, will perhaps be best remembered for his unmatched rendering of timeless melodies.

Dharam Dev Anand , better known as Dev Anand, was an Indian film actor, director and producer known for his work in Hindi cinema. The Government of India honoured him with the Padma Bhushan in 2001 and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2002 for his contribution to Indian cinema.

A great Actor ..a very good looking person  and best films under his belt..

Famed for his roles in dozens of movies, including "Jewel Thief" and "Guide," the veteran actor, director and producer was working up to the last minute, with a new script in the works.

Dev Anand died in his sleep at the Washington Mayfair Hotel where he was staying. The hotel is owned by local Indian businessman Joginder Sangar. 

His son Sunil Anand had accompanied him to London for treatment. The hotel staff called an ambulance after family alerted them, but he died before he could be taken to hospital.

Anand lived and died on "his own terms," his nephew and renowned film director Shekhar Kapur said in a posting on Twitter. "He was working one minute. Sat down and smiled. And was gone the next. So much to learn."

Born on Sept. 26, 1923, as the son of a Punjabi lawyer, Anand studied English literature and law, eventually moving in his early 20s to India's film capital of Mumbai, then called Bombay, where he pursued a love of acting.

Dev Anand is the second of three brothers who were active in Hindi Cinema. His brothers are Chetan Anand and Vijay Anand. Their sister, Sheel Kanta Kapur, is the mother of renowned film director Shekhar Kapur...

he has many good movies..

my favs are

*Jewel thief

*guide

*Tere ghar ke samne

*Hum Dono

*jhonny mera naam..

*Asli nakli

*prem pujari

(I have seen all of his movies ...he was my fav star...best songs book marked ..favourite scenes captured on you tube,,, )

the playlist is too long ....But  I really like this one )

 

this yr we lost many celebs ..and known figures..

Kuldip manak a punjabi singer n legend also died jus fews days back...

 

God bless these departed souls!