Legendary Bollywood actor Dev Anand dies

The 'evergreen romantic superstar' of bollywood Dev Anand passed away following a cardiac arrest on Saturday night. The 88-year-old actor was not keeping well for some time and was in London for medical check up.

Dev Anand made his debut as an actor in 1946 in 'Hum Ek Hain'. The versatile actor has given countless hits like 'Paying Guest', 'Baazi', 'Jewel Thief ', 'CID', 'Johny Mera Naam', 'Amir Garib', 'Warrant', 'Hare Rama Hare Krishna' and 'Des Pardes'.

Dev Anand was honoured with the prestigious 'Padma bhushan' in 2001 and 'Dada Saheb Phalke' in 2002 for his outstanding contribution to Indian cinema.

He established his film production company 'Navketan International Films' in 1949 and has produced more than 35 movies.

He won two Filmfare Awards - India's equivalent of the Oscars - in 1958 for his performance in the film 'Kala Paani' (Black Water) and in 1966 for his performance in 'Guide'.

'Guide' went on to win Filmfare Awards in five other categories including 'Best Film' and 'Best Director' and was sent as India's entry for the Oscars in the foreign film.