Dev Anand 8th death anniversary: Netizens remember iconic hero

Paying tribute to the late Hindi film actor Dev Anand, fans and followers from every corner of the world took to social media to pen heartfelt notes for the actor.

Mumbai: Commemorating Dev Anand on his eighth death anniversary, fans from around the world on Tuesday paid tributes to the legendary actor on social media.

Dev Anand, who is fondly remembered as Indian cinema's evergreen romantic hero, breathed his last in London on December 3, 2011.

Remembering the actor on his eight-year anniversary, die-hard fans of the Guide actor shared his iconic songs and pictures and also spoke of what Dev Anand means to them.

One user tweeted: "He (Dev Anand) redefined Bollywood in his own terms and gave us innumerable memorable songs, films and dialogues."

"Sir, you were always my role model. I still remember your words on how we should think about ourselves and live confidently," another social media user wrote.

Former actress Tina Ambani, who had worked with Dev Anand in films like Man Pasand and Des Prades, also took to social media to pay her tribute, saying she misses his presence in her life.

"Mentor, guide, friend, one of the most debonair men we will ever see. Miss your presence, feel your absence. #Devanand," Tina tweeted.

For his contribution to Indian cinema, Dev Anand was honoured with Dadasaheb Phalke Award and Padma Bhushan. Along with Raj Kapoor and Dilip Kumar, he was considered one of the Bollywood Triumvirate that reigned in the fifties and the sixties.

His most memorable films include Guide (1965), Jewel Thief (1967), Johny Mera Naam (1970) and Hare Rama Hare Krishna (1971), among numerous others.

Apart from acting, he also explored his hands-on scriptwriting, direction and production as well.

His last film Chargesheet had hit the big screens in 2011.

Besides starring in the film, the actor was also responsible for directing and producing the film.

The evergreen romantic hero Dev Anand was 88 when he passed away after a cardiac arrest.