Dev Anand still 'romacing' with life

Dev Anand is one o,f the greatest stars the Hindi Film Industry has ever seen. Handsome and debonair, he was the epitome of the suave, urban gentleman. His looks were compared to that of Hollywood hero Gregory Peck.

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The puff in his hair and collared shirt became the rage among Indian men and his trademark singsong delivery and penchant for nodding while speaking were all heavily copied.

Eighty-four years of age and this legendary personality has not given up the zest for life and is all charged up to seek more excitement in life.

The actor who celebrated his 84th birthday on September 26, has acted, directed and produced movies since he made his cinematic debut in the 1946 film Hum Ek Hain.

His classics include Baazi (1951), Kala Pani (1958),Hum Dono (1961) and Guide (1965).

In a recent interview to a national daily, he talks about himself and his life and his words oozes out oodles of passion for life and will power to move on with life in the same fast pace.

He considers himself an avid romantic and romance for him is nothing but a life force. Young at heart, he feels that life is spiceless minus excitement at every step.

He feels that what makes him different from others is his love for work and his passion for everything he does.

His growing age has never been a deterrent in his work and he has not given a thought about retiring from his field. His love for traveling and meeting people keeps him lively.

This versatile actor and not so successful producer and director has made a mark in the field of Hindi films and considers every film as a stepping-stone for improvement. It's a learning process for him and his best work is yet to come.

He has no regrets in life besides not being a good dancer. He has managed with all dance sequences only due to his sense of rhythm and fells that if he would have been a good dancer, he would be at the zenith.

The legendary thespian of Hindi Cinema has recently released his autobiography that has been aptly titled, Romancing With Life. This actor, who is famous for playing the eternal romantic on screen, says that his book is not just an autobiography but it is a tribute to humanity and human values.

The book is a story of the nation and the fight for independence.