03 December,2020 02:05 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Tina Ambani with veteran actor Dev Anand. Pic/Instagram Tina Ambani
Business tycoon Anil Ambani's wife Tina Ambani remembered veteran Bollywood actor Dev Anand on his 88th death anniversary. Dev Anand died of cardiac arrest on December 3, 2011, in London. He was 88.
Posting a throwback picture with the evergreen hero of the Hindi film industry, former actress Tina Ambani paid rich tributes to Dev Anand. "A toast to the man who opened the door to a world of possibility, creativity, and discovery for me," Tina wrote.
ALSO READ
'Goldie and Dev sahab’s cinema has this spirit of survival'
Mumtaz blasts 'cool aunty' Zeenat Aman for promoting live-in relationship
Get yourself vintage posters and stills featuring Dev Anand at this auction
Zeenat Aman lauds 'Indian Idol 14' contestant: She will make waves in Bollywood
Dev Anand's protege, Actor Anish Vikramaditya dedicates his upcoming film 'Dilon
Also Read: Tina Ambani takes a walk down memory lane, shares photos from family album
She further thanked the yesteryear actor for believing in her. Recalling her fond memories with Dev Anand, Tina said, "Thank you for believing in me Dev sa'ab. And thank you for the memories. Your absence is felt deeply.."
Dev Anand had cast Tina Ambani, then Tina Munim, in his 1978 film Des Pardes. The film also starred veterans like Pran, Ajit Khan, Amjad Khan, Shreeram Lagoo, Tom Alter, Bindu, Prem Chopra, AK Hangal, and Mehmood. Interestingly, the veteran Bollywood actor is credited for launching many leading ladies of the tinsel town, including Zeenat Aman and Tabu.
Every year, Tina Ambani remembers her mentor and posts pictures in his remembrance. Last year, she shared a then and now picture and captioned it: Mentor, guide, friend, one of the most debonair men we will ever see. Miss your presence, feel your absence!
Also Read: Tina Ambani raises toast to 'wonderful men' in her life
Dev Anand left an indelible mark in the minds of movie buffs with classics like Baazi, Paying Guest, Guide, Jewel Thief, and Hare Rama Hare Krishna.
Catch up on all the latest Crime, National, International and Hatke news here. Also download the new mid-day Android and iOS apps to get latest updates.
Mid-Day is now on Telegram. Click here to join our channel (@middayinfomedialtd) and stay updated with the latest news