Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid homage to cinema legend Dev Anand and stated his movies not solely entertained but in addition mirrored the aspirations of India.

Dev Anand, the star of flicks equivalent to ”Hum Dono”, ”Tere Ghar Ke Samne”, ”CID” and ”Guide”, would have been 100 on Tuesday. He died in 2011 on the age of 88.

”Dev Anand Ji is remembered as an evergreen icon. His aptitude for storytelling and fervour for cinema have been unmatched. His movies not solely entertained but in addition mirrored the altering society and aspirations of India. ”His timeless performances proceed to affect generations. Remembering him on his one centesimal delivery anniversary,” PM Modi wrote on X alongside images with the display screen icon.

Dev Anand made his debut as an actor in 1946 with ”Hum Ek Hain” earlier than establishing himself as a number one star with motion pictures like ”Paying Guest”, ”Baazi”, ”Jewel Thief”, ”Johny Mera Naam”, ”Amir Garib”, ”Warrant” and ”Hare Rama Hare Krishna”, which he additionally directed.

For his excellent contribution to Indian cinema, Dev Anand was honoured with Padma Bhushan in 2001 and Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2002.

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