The 88-year-old evergreen hero passed away yesterday. Death is a certainty and will come to all. But, artists with their body of work stay alive in our hearts and minds. The best thing about Dev saab was that he really did live his life on his own terms. He had an illustrious career as an actor, producer and director that spanned many decades. His later movies were forgettable, but he made them because he wanted to make them. He was sharp and witty even at this age. I watched his interviews and wry sense of humor as late as a couple of months ago. Isn’t that what we all desire? To be old but healthy, on our toes, retaining our intellect and living life on our terms and to the fullest because you really get only one chance.
A stalwart from the trilogy of Dilip Kumar, Raj Kapoor and Dev Anand, he had a special place in his audience’s hearts. I especially loved his movies Guide (ahead of its time), Tere Ghar Ke Saamne, CID, Jewel Thief, Hare Rama Hare Krishna, Heera Panna and so many others. His style, his stylish good looks, his fidgety movements, funny way of running and his quirky dialogue delivery were all his trademarks and endearing to the audience. He has given some outstanding songs to the Hindi film industry and introduced some wonderful heroines. I remember that when I recently visited Qutab Minar, I was disappointed to note that we were no longer allowed to go inside. Who can forget the memorable song shot in Qutab Minar “Dil ka bhanwar kare pukar.” I have many, many favorites among his songs. These are two among those:
May You Rest in Peace. A lively man with a never-say-die spirit, you are sure to inspire generations of Hindi filmgoers. First we lost Shammi Kapoor and now Dev Anand, this year has deprived us of our shining stars!
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