Son celebrates 89th birthday of late legendary actor Dev Anand

On the 89th birth anniversary of Bollywood’s evergreen star Dev Anand, who died in December last year, his son Suniel Anand has announced a film under his late father’s production banner, Navketan. To carry forward the legacy of his legendary father who kept making films till the very end of his life, Suniel has decided to direct the film on his own. "We will celebrate this birthday this year as well. He is still with us in our hearts. He is a source of inspiration to me and several others. On this (birthday) occasion we will celebrate his life and achievements," Suniel told PTI. On the occasion, a few rare pictures from Dev Anand's personal album have also been put on display for media and fans. "We will have some rare photographers of dad in size of 5 foot by 3 foot. We have selected some unique photos that we will display like -- dad in action during his various shoots, on his travel all over the world while he was attending film premiere, while he was writing, meeting famous people etc,” he said, adding "It will be a unique event. We will have close friends and fans, who used to regularly every year come to wish him on his birthday. Those close to dad will speak a few words about their association and share fond memories".

Suniel had started writing the script of the film while Dev Anand was still alive and now he wants to complete the film. "I would be directing, producing it and also acting in the movie. I can't reveal the title of the film as I would be announcing it tomorrow. All I can say it will be an action-thriller with a few known and established stars and few upcoming actors," he said. Suniel has also plans to make a museum in honour of the late actor. "We will have a museum where we will have dad's belongings. From pens to his signature outfits like caps, scarfs, jackets to his rare posters that will be put on display at the museum for everyone," he said.