The Bollywood legend, Dev Anand completes 87 years today. Cast opposite to the leading actresses of 50s and 60s, our romantic hero remained a hit during the golden age. From Taxi-Driver with Nalini Jayant, CID with Wahida Rehman, Kalapani with Madhubala, Jewel Thief with Vaijayantimala, Kalabazar with Wahida Rehman and the most memorable Guide that won Dev Anand the filmfare award for the best actor, Dev Anand always reigned the hearts of Bollywood lovers. [caption id=“attachment_92199” align=“alignleft” width=“380” caption=“The Bollywood legend, Dev Anand completes 87 years today. AFP”] [/caption] Decades ago this ‘unstoppable’ man had turned the dream of a starry-eyed aspirant, Sabrina, into reality. Sabrina in one of her interviews had said “I’ve always visualised Dev_saab_ racing against time.” That is the man, who never seemed to pause for a breath. In fact, this magical quality in him gave him his first big break too. Running to catch a train that was just pulling out in Churchgate, Dev Anand was called by director Shahid Lateef. Later, he was cast in the small budget, black and white film, Ziddi which was a surprise hit and made Dev Anand the star. People often wondered and asked him about his tandurusti ki raaz (secret to his fitness), he in his usual Dev style would just smile and say, “The mind never grows old but always urges you to surge ahead”. And even at 87 his words remain true. Dev Anand continues to surge ahead. Young in mind and spirit, the man has a long way to go. Dev Anand says, ‘For a star maker, the show must go on’… and can we not believe him? Of course it will continue. That too in a grand way. Happy birthday to Dev_saab_. [fpgallery id=240]
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