Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid a heartfelt tribute to the ‘evergreen icon’ of Indian cinema Dev Anand on his 100th birth anniversary
Sharing a picture of himself having a laugh with the late actor in his younger days on X, PM Modi said that Dev Anand’s timeless performance continue to influence generations
“Dev Anand Ji is remembered as an evergreen icon. His flair for storytelling and passion for cinema were unmatched. His films not only entertained but also reflected the changing society and aspirations of India,” wrote Modi
“His timeless performances continue to influence generations. Remembering him on his 100th birth anniversary,” he added
Born on September 26, 1923, Anand worked in over 100 films and his flourishing career in the Bollywood industry lasted for six decades
Besides being a recipient of Filmfare Awards, Anand has also been honoured with Padma Bhushan and Dadasaheb Phalke Award
A graduate in English literature, Dev Anand , also known as Dharamdev Pishorimal Anand, worked in clerical jobs before being inspired to become an actor watching Ashok Kumar
After making his acting debut in 1946 with Hum Ek Hain, Anand went on to slowly rise to the status of a superstar with his impeccable performances in films and soon attracted a large number of fans from across the nation
Anand gave multiple hits like Guide, Ziddi, Hum Dono, Jewel Thief, Tere Ghar Ke Samne, and others
He breathed his last at the age of 88 years on December 3, 2011
Netizens today paid tribute to one of the greatest and most successful actors in the history of Indian cinema on the occasion of his 100th birth anniversary