Sonia Gandhi also joins in the party, in Delhi.
Dev Anand's son Suneil launches film Vagator Mixer on his 89 Birthday
Actor Dev Anand, who ruled the hearts of millions of film enthusiasts for over six decades, was on Saturday bid a tearful adieu as his mortal remains were consigned to flames amid the tunes of some of his most memorable songs Abhi Na Jao Chor ke and Gaata Rahe Mera Dil. The funeral ceremony was attended by a large number of people, including his family and close friends like Lord Meghnad Desai and Sahara chief Subroto Roy. His last rites were held according to Hindu tradition
Presenting an excerpt from Dev Anand's autobiography, Romancing With Life.
Suparn Verma remembers the time he spent with the legend during a Rediff Chat.
The Big B says the first reaction when the news broke out was of disbelief.
Sukanya Verma re-visits Dev Anand-Hema Malini's 1970 film, Johny Mera Naam.
Samajvadi Party General Secretary Amar Singh has accepted an offer from Dev Anand to star in the filmmaker's next venture.
Think you know everything about your favourite Bollywood stars? Test your gyaan here!
From their first meeting to the last, Dev Anand etched himself on Dinesh Raheja's heart and mind.
In the first part of this nine-part special series, we highlight little known facts of the late legend's life.
Patcy N finds what keeps evergreen Bollywood hero Dev Anand going strong at 87.
'If I got more work, I would do even more! Recently, I did the Tanishq ad.' 'I keep working because I am fit. I love acting, that is my relaxation.'
Interview of legendary actor Dev Anand.
'Dev Anand was the king of my generation -- Western in his sensibilities and very carefree. I was in love with those movies and the promise of the exciting world that they presented,' recalls Aseem Chhabra.
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In our special series re-visiting great Hindi film classics, we look back at Dev Anand and Asha Parekh's Jab Pyar Kisise Hota Hai (1961).
Sudarshana Dwivedi looks back at her encounter with the legendary Dev Anand.
Yesteryear actresses Waheeda Rehman, Vyjayanthimala, Asha Parekh and Hema Malini remember Dev Anand.
Legendary actor-filmmaker Dev Anand's last rites will be performed in London on Saturday, following which his ashes will be flown to India for a memorial ceremony in Mumbai, the centre of the thespian's work for six decades.
In our special series re-visiting great Hindi film classics, we look back at Dev Anand and Waheeda Rehman starrer Kala Bazar(1960).
Son Suneil Anand talks about his famous father, and their life together.
Sudarshana Dwivedi looks back at her encounter with the legendary Dev Anand.
Forty four years after Mohammed Rafi's untimely demise on July 31, 1980, at the young age of 55, the singer's work continues to enjoy a musical afterlife on radio, television and modern streaming channels.
'He was one of his kind.' 'He walked at the speed of a run.' 'He wore full-sleeve shirts no matter what or when.' 'He always drove himself.'
At 13, Naseer Khan left Bihar to work in a saw-mill in Bhutan. He learnt the craft of making sofas, and some of the pieces he made found a place in the royal palace. He returned home after spending 35 years in the Himalayan kingdom, and has continued making sofas, restoring old furniture and creating wire-gutting chairs, all that has become a dying art now.
'A simple boy from Gurdaspur, whom I caught glimpses of when he was sitting alone in his penthouse, reflecting on life and how far he had come.'
Sukanya Verma compares yesteryear stars and the contemporary ones at about approximately the same age and the results are glaring.
'I worked with a lot of stylish handsome actors like Shammi Kapoor, Rajesh Khanna and Feroz Khan. Lekin Devsaab ki toh baat hi kuch alag thi.'
'I would like to feel that he had a special place in his heart for me as I do in my heart to this day.'
Son Suneil Anand talks about his famous father, and their life together.
Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.
The world is celebrating Raj Kapoor's birth centenary, but when was the last time you watched an RK film?
Bollywood is full of interesting stories and anecdotes. We bring you some fun facts!
Zeenat Aman had scored more hit songs than any of her contemporaries. This can be attributed partly to happenstance and partly to the fact that her forte for high glamour could be showcased most winningly in a crowd-pleasing number, observes Dinesh Raheja.
Sukanya Verma looks at all the times Bollywood peddled its treasured ishq our way.
'I just took the Almighty's name and plunged into it.'
The ethereal Hema Malini turns 75 on October 16, and gives us yet another reason to celebrate her.
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