President of India Condoles Passing Away of Legendary Actor Dev Anand

The President of India, Smt. Pratibha Devisingh Patil has condoled the passing away of Shri Dev Anand.

In her condolence message, the President has said, "Shri Anand was a legendary film artiste as well as a producer, director and writer who adorned the Hindi cinema with great distinction. He delighted Hindi Cinema fans with his vivacious acting and as a popular romantic hero of his times. He shall always be remembered by a generation of film watchers for his exemplified acting in the movies; Taxi Driver, Munimji, Guide, Johny Mera Naam, Hare Rama Hare Krishna and Des Pardes. In his passing away, the film industry has lost a creative talent and a man who personified the spirit of graceful ageing with dignity."

This release issued at 1210 hrs.