It’s hard to imagine he is no more, says Dev Anand’s Jewel Thief co-star Vyjayanthimala

Yesteryears’ actor Vyjayanthimala remembers Dev Anand as an educated and cultured co-star with whom she gave all-time hit Jewel Thief. She also reveals that in those days she used to crave to work with a tall actor and that Dev Anand “came along at the right time”. Bollywood’s Evergreen star Dev Anand died of a heart attack Sunday in London. He was 88. “He was a bundle of energy always. It’s hard to imagine he is no more. I first met him on the sets of Amar Deep. A really handsome man with impeccable manners. And yes, tall (laughs). I needed a tall hero. During my time I was supposed to be a tall heroine and I really craved to work with a hero who could be well-matched with me. Dev came along at the right time. And he was well-read, educated, cultured and erudite,” she said. Vyjayanthimala and Dev Anand became a hit pair after the success of Jewel Thief and the actor says that she had a gala time while working in the film, which was directed by Vijay Anand. Click here to read more