Dev Anand

His First Film Hum Ek Hain in 1946 was a big hit and he was offered a Role by Bombay Talkies for their home production ' Ziddi' in 1948 and it became a Super hit. This is where he stuck a friendship with Bollywood legend Guru Dutt Launch of his own company Navketan in 1949 took a crucial turn in his life and career. From then onwards he had many releases under his banner. The Anand Brothers together worked towards the success of Navketan Films which is being administered by his son Suneil. Romancing with Life' was released at his birthday party in the year 2007. In February 2011 his 1961 Hit ' Hum Dono' was colorized and Re Released. On December 3rd 2011, due to health reasons his Son Suniel travelled with him to London and booked a room in the ' Washington Hotel. At 03.30 hours GMT on Sunday he passed away in his sleep after a massive cardiac arrest. He is survived by his wife, Kalpana; son, Suniel; and daughter, Devina. On December 10, 2011, he was cremated in West London's Putney Vale Crematorium. His remains were taken to India and immersed in the Godavari River. He was 88. Thus a legend's Era ended.