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Actor Jackie Shroff made his Hindi film debut with Dev Anands Swami Dada, which led to Shroff becoming a star.   

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If the Dev Anand of the 1950s (Baazi, Jaal, CID, Taxi Driver) was pure gorgeousness in stark black and white, the later, Eastmancolor avatars (Guide and Jewel Thief and Johny Mera Naam) had a slightly different texture of charm and confidence still lighting up the screens.

Legendary actor Dev Anands fans celebrate his 100th birth anniversary on Tuesday. The actor was among the most popular stars of his time. | Bollywood

Dev Anand's wife Kalpana Kartik talks bout her favourite films of the legendary actor and recalls memories with him...

In whatever role he played, whether it was that of a hero or an anti hero, gambler or guide, Dev Anand brought in his own unique style. It was

Dev Anand, who epitomised the dapper and debonair Hindi film hero in unforgettable classics such as 'Guide' and 'Hum Dono' and directed a series of hits, including 'Hare Rama Hare Krishna', in his later years, died in 2011 at the age of 88.

Suneil Anand, son of late actor Dev Anand, spoke about his father ahead of his 100th birth anniversary. He described his father as an erudite actor who loved reading, a stylish movie star who was always conscious of his looks, and an exercise aficionado who practised yoga regularly.

Actor Zarina Wahab made her debut with Dev Anands Ishq Ishq Ishq (1974) and she recalls being selected by the veteran actor after meeting her once.  

India News: A pickpocket pinched Dev Anand's purse, robbing him of Rs 15,000 during the premiere of Jewel Thief (1967) at a New Delhi theatre.