Remembering Dev Anand: Check out these unseen photos of the original king of romance

Dev Anand left us six years ago today. The actor defined romance in Hindi film industry before Shah Rukh Khan was even born. With his signature puff and mufflers and scarves, this legend was also a style icon. But it was not only showbiz industry that Dev Anand left his mark on. He was also a political activist who trenchantly opposed the Emergency imposed by Indira Gandhi government and even made his own short-lived party, called National Party of India.

A young Dev Anand.

Dev Anand in 1958

Dev Anand is a recipient of Padma Bhushan and Dadasaheb Phalke Award. He also received two Filmfare awards.

Dev Anand was known for his style statement and being totally different from his prissy contemporaries.

Dev Anand with Kamal Haasan.

Dev Anand with Hema Malini in a film still.

Dev Anand with the modern king of romance Shah Rukh Khan.

Dev Anand with a leopard in a light moment.

Dev Anand with actor Govinda and Gulshan Kumar