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Bollywood legend Dev Anand dies at 88 in London Bollywood legend Dev Anand dies at 88 in London
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Legendary Bollywood actor-director Dev Anand has died in London of a heart attack, aged 88, family members say.Legendary Bollywood actor-director Dev Anand has died in London of a heart attack, aged 88, family members say.
Anand, who produced and acted in dozens of films, was unwell and had gone to London for a check-up.Anand, who produced and acted in dozens of films, was unwell and had gone to London for a check-up.
He was known as the Adonis of Indian cinema for his good looks and the ease with which he played romantic roles.He was known as the Adonis of Indian cinema for his good looks and the ease with which he played romantic roles.
His films included Guide, Paying Guest and Jewel Thief. He continued to direct almost until his death, releasing his last film, Chargesheet, in September.His films included Guide, Paying Guest and Jewel Thief. He continued to direct almost until his death, releasing his last film, Chargesheet, in September.
Over the course of his 65-year career, which began in 1946, Anand became one of India's iconic actor-directors.Over the course of his 65-year career, which began in 1946, Anand became one of India's iconic actor-directors.
Dev Anand was the first hero of India cinema who was a happy figure.Dev Anand was the first hero of India cinema who was a happy figure.
The heroes of post-independence era cinema were solemn and grave like Dilip Kumar or tragic underdogs like Raj Kapoor.The heroes of post-independence era cinema were solemn and grave like Dilip Kumar or tragic underdogs like Raj Kapoor.
Dev Anand ushered in positivity. He made the Indian leading man look dapper and debonair and playful and romantic.Dev Anand ushered in positivity. He made the Indian leading man look dapper and debonair and playful and romantic.
His dashing looks and makeover included a quiff, neckties and hats jauntily perched on his head with a stick he liked to twirl. He dressed like a gentleman of leisure and smiled and joked with his leading ladies.His dashing looks and makeover included a quiff, neckties and hats jauntily perched on his head with a stick he liked to twirl. He dressed like a gentleman of leisure and smiled and joked with his leading ladies.
His early success had him playing a rake and bad guys with a magic touch with women who found his appeal irresistible.His early success had him playing a rake and bad guys with a magic touch with women who found his appeal irresistible.
He was called Mr Charming and later with his magic pairing with actress Madhubala he was called the Adonis of Indian cinema. Though he had a long standing marriage his image of a ladies' man was one he wore with elan.He was called Mr Charming and later with his magic pairing with actress Madhubala he was called the Adonis of Indian cinema. Though he had a long standing marriage his image of a ladies' man was one he wore with elan.
Some of the actresses he introduced to Bollywood went on to become some of the most famous on the South Asia screen.Some of the actresses he introduced to Bollywood went on to become some of the most famous on the South Asia screen.
"An era has come to an end. Dev Anand leaves a void never perhaps to be filled again. He never gave up belief, his joy of life," tweeted Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan."An era has come to an end. Dev Anand leaves a void never perhaps to be filled again. He never gave up belief, his joy of life," tweeted Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan.
Mr Bachchan wrote that he had met Anand at a film premier recently. "He was weak but full of spirit," he tweeted.Mr Bachchan wrote that he had met Anand at a film premier recently. "He was weak but full of spirit," he tweeted.
"Grew up watching your films. Sorry to say goodbye," tweeted writer Salman Rushdie."Grew up watching your films. Sorry to say goodbye," tweeted writer Salman Rushdie.
Bollywood director Mahesh Bhatt said: "As the new dawn breaks over Mumbai I salute the memory of this star who has left left us with the glow of his smile."Bollywood director Mahesh Bhatt said: "As the new dawn breaks over Mumbai I salute the memory of this star who has left left us with the glow of his smile."
Dev Anand introduced some of the most fashionable actresses to Bollywood, including Zeenat Aman, with whom he paired in Hare Krishna Hare Ram. Dev Anand introduced some of the most fashionable actresses to Bollywood, including Zeenat Aman, with whom he paired in Hare Rama Hare Krishna.
He also set up a production company in 1949, Navketan International Films, which produced more than 35 films.He also set up a production company in 1949, Navketan International Films, which produced more than 35 films.
Anand was much feted, winning the Dada Saheb Phalke award, the highest honour in Indian cinema, in 2002, and countless other awards.Anand was much feted, winning the Dada Saheb Phalke award, the highest honour in Indian cinema, in 2002, and countless other awards.
One of his most popular films was Guide, based on a novel by celebrated Indian writer RK Narayan.One of his most popular films was Guide, based on a novel by celebrated Indian writer RK Narayan.
In his autobiography, Romancing with Life, he said he had been approached by the Nobel prize-winning author Pearl S Buck and director Tad Danielewski to act in an American film, based on an English novel by an Indian writer.In his autobiography, Romancing with Life, he said he had been approached by the Nobel prize-winning author Pearl S Buck and director Tad Danielewski to act in an American film, based on an English novel by an Indian writer.
"But I eventually declined the offer. I told them that keeping my star status in India in mind, I would accept a role only if it was really challenging and aroused my interest," he wrote."But I eventually declined the offer. I told them that keeping my star status in India in mind, I would accept a role only if it was really challenging and aroused my interest," he wrote.
Dev Anand is survived by his wife, a son and a daughter.Dev Anand is survived by his wife, a son and a daughter.