New Delhi - Arabstoday
Iconic Bollywood star Dev Anand passed away Saturday from a heart attack. He was 88.\"It is with great sadness that the family of Mr. Dev Anand announces his death,\" the family said in a statement. The family also requested \"privacy until further announcements are made.\"The prolific actor stared in 114 films during his 65-year career with a starring role in 100 of those movies. His debut film, 1946\'s Neecha Nagar, co-won the Grand Prix du Festival International du Film during the first Cannes Film Festival.Anand — known for his looks and demeanor — was often compared to American actor Gregory Peck. He wasn\'t fond of that comparison, saying that he\'d rather be considered as an individual.