Legendary actor Dev was the very definition of charm and charisma at Hindi cinema. During a sparkling career that extends over more than six decades, he played in timeless classics such as ‘guide’, ‘Jewel Thief’, ‘Cid’, ‘Bala Pani’ and many more. From his boyish smile to his strenuous screen presence, dev Anand Caught audience over generations.
Dev Anand emphasized the importance of looking young
Veterans actress MumtazWho played with Dev Anand in ‘Hare Rama Hare Krishna’, once shared a memorable story about him. She spoke with Radio Nasha and said he was obsessed with looking young.She recalled that he told her, “even if an actor dies, their corpse should look good. He told me:” You have to take care of your hair and your figure and take care of yourself because you are how you look. When you go down the road, both men and women should turn their heads to look at you. If you take care of yourself, you will never have to worry about your age ””
Dev Anand proved that age did not matter
Mumtaz also remembered to visit Dev Anand when he was 85 years old. To show her that age did not matter, Dev Anand asked his makeupman to open a door in his room. Behind it peeked three women inside. Quietly, Dev Anand handled the situation with his usual charm.She remembered, “He only temporarily told him to come back to them, closed the door and said to me:” See, Baby, I still have options, “and I just sat there and said, wow.”
Dev Anand is still a timeless icon
Dev Anand’s life and career is a lesson in style, charm and trust. He died due to cardiac arrest on December 3, 2011 in London, England, at the age of 88. But he continues to inspire generations of actors and fans.
