Bollywood Legendary, Actor "Dev Anand" Dies at The Age Of "88" In London Life History WIth Photos

This file photo taken on September 26, 2005 shows veteran Indian actor Dev Anand at a shoot for his film "Mr. Prime Minister" on his 82nd birthday at the city's famous landmark the 'Gateway of India' in Mumbai. Bollywood romantic hero and fashion icon Dev Anand has died aged 88, media reported on December 3, 2011, prompting a flood of tributes from across India's Hindi-language cinema industry.

Bollywood romantic hero and fashion icon Dev Anand has died aged 88, prompting a flood of tributes Sunday from across India's Hindi-language cinema industry.

The Press Trust of India news agency said in a report from London that Anand, who with Raj Kapoor and Dilip Kumar reigned supreme in the golden age of Bollywood, died of a heart attack in the British capital on Saturday.

He had been in the city for a medical check-up and had been in poor health for the last few days, the agency said, quoting anonymous family sources.

Often compared to the U.S. actor Gregory Peck because of his matinee idol looks, "Debonair Dev" was best known for his boundless energy and passion for film. He starred in more than 100 movies.

He made his debut in "Hum Ek Hain" (We Are One) alongside his friend Guru Dutt in 1946, and was still working well into old age, starring in "Chargesheet" — made by his own production company — this year.

"I cannot live without my films, my cinema and my work," he told bollywoodhungama.com in 2007.

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Living Legend Dev Anand Death : Dev Anand Died : Actor Dev Anand Passed Away in london | Dev Anand Death Due To Heart Attack

Bollywood actor Dev Anand dies in London - watch Dev Anand dead body picture Dev Anand passed away by heart attack dev anand death today online Dev Anand dies ,..New Delhi: Legendary actor , the ‘evergreen romantic superstar’ of Indian cinema, Dev Anand died in London on Saturday night following a cardiac arrest. He was 88 at the time of his death.

Dev Anand, was in London for medical check up, was not keeping well for the last few days, family sources said. His son Sunil was with him when he breathed last.
Dev Anand made his debut as an actor in 1946 in ‘Hum Ek Hain’. By the time his ‘Ziddi’ was released in 1947 he was a superstar and has never looked back.

LONDON - Legendary Indian actor Dev Anand has died last, Indian media reported.
The 'Evergreen Romantic Superstar' of Indian cinema was 88 and died because of a cardiac arrest.
Dev Anand made his debut as an actor in 1946 in "Hum Ek Hain".
Versatile Dev Anand has given countless hits like "Paying Guest", "Baazi", "Jewel Thief ", "CID", "Johny Mera Naam", "Amir Garib", "Warrant", "Hare Rama Hare Krishna" and "Des Pardes".
He established his film production company 'Navketan International Films' in 1949 and has produced more than 35 movies.

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