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Mumbai, Sep 28: As legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar turns 84 Saturday, Bollywood celebrities picked their favourite five of her numbers which have enthralled music lovers for seven decades and still continue to spin their magic.

Here's the list:

Kavita Krishnamurthy: "Manmohana bade jhoothe" ("Seema"), "Rahen na rahen hum ("Mamta"), "Ae dil-e-nadaan" ("Razia Sultan"), "Allah tero naam ("Hum Dono"), "Lag jaa gale se" ("Woh Kaun Thi")

Jaya Bachchan: "Raina beeti jaaye" ("Amar Prem"), "Chand phir nikla" ("Paying Guest"), "Ae dil-e-nadaan" ("Razia Sultan"), "Yashomati maiya se bole nandlala" ("Satyam Shivam.

London: The evergreen actor of Bollywood, Dev Anand passed away last night due to heart attack. Dev Sahab was 88 and he was in London for check up. For the past few days, he was unwell, he came to consult a physician with his son Sunil. Dev Anand begun his career in films in 1946 with Prabhat Talkies “Hum Ek Hain”.

Then he acted with the then popular actress Suraiya in a lot of films, and became a successful hero. “Ziddi” and “Baazi” were his most popular films in the early 50s. Some of his memorable films are “Cid”, “Paying Guest”, “Jewel Thief”,.

The award-winning actor, director and producer – whose career spanned six decades in Bollywood – has died aged 88

The charismatic "ladies' man" of Indian cinema, Dev Anand, has died in London aged 88 following a career which spanned more than six decades.

Anand suffered a heart attack on Saturday night at his hotel after arriving in the UK for medical treatment. Family and friends said the actor, director and producer kept working right up until his death and had a new script in the works when he passed away. His most recent film, Chargesheet, only hit cinemas in September and he was working on a sequel to his classic 1971 film (as director and star) about the Indian hippy movement, Haré Rama Haré Krishna.

"On behalf of the family I thank everyone for the thousands of messages of love pouring in from all over the world on the passing of Dev Anand," Anand's nephew,...

Indian icon passes away aged 88.

Dev Anand, actor, director and Indian superstar, died last night from a heart attack at London's Washington Mayfair Hotel. He was 88 years old and had been in the film business for 65 years.

The star of hits like Guide, Jewel Thief and Paying Guest, Anand was the favourite pin-up of a generation, much admired for both his acting prowess and his dashing good looks. In the 1970s he launched what would become a successful directorial career with cult spy drama Prem Pujari. He also co-wrote several films and went on to become a successful...

Bollywood legend Dev Anand has died after suffering a heart attack, aged 88.

The actor/director passed away in a London hotel on Saturday night after travelling to the city for a medical check-up

His nephew, film director Shekhar Kapur, confirmed the news in a post on Twitter.com. He writes, "Dev Anand lived (and) died at (sic) his own terms. He was working one minute. Sat down and smiled. And was gone the next. So much 2 (to) learn."

Anand enjoyed a career spanning more than 65 years and his most famous movies included Guide, Paying Guest and Jewel Thief. He continued directing up until this year and his final film, Chargesheet, was released in September.

Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan was among the first to pay tribute to Anand, writing in a series of posts on Twitter, "Had just met Dev... at his premiere recently... he was weak but full of spirit... Sad... An era has come to an end... Dev Anand leaves a void never perhaps to be filled again... His never give up belief (sic), his joy of life!"...

The evergreen superstar Dev Anand breathed his last in London on Saturday night following a cardiac arrest. The 88 year old star was in London for health check up as he was unwell since a few days. Dev Anand made his film debut as an actor in 1946 with Hum Ek Hain. During his career as an actor, he gave countless hits which included Paying Guest, Baazi, Funtoosh, Jewel Thief, Hum Dono, Nau Do Gyarah, Johny Mera Naam, Amir Garib, Guide, Hare Rama Hare Krishna, Des Pardes and more. His film production banner Navketan International Films has produced more than 35 movies. Dev Anand was honoured with the prestigious the Padma Bhushan in 2001 and Dada Saheb Phalke Award in 2002. Irrespective of his age and health issues, Dev Anand was busy making films passionately. His last movie as a director and actor was Chargesheet released in September 2011. Bollywood Hungama bids farewell to the evergreen...

Veteran actor Dev Anand has died, aged 88. Anand passed away last night in London after a heart attack. He had been unwell for a few days and was in the UK for a medical check up, family sources told Pti. His son Suneil was with him when he died. Anand made his debut as an actor in 1946 film Hum Ek Hain. By the time Ziddi was released in 1948 he was being heralded as a superstar of Indian cinema. His biggest films included Paying Guest, Baazi, Jewel Thief, Cid, Johny Mera Naam and Hare Rama Hare Krishna. Anand was honoured with the prestigious 'Padma Bhushan' in 2001 and the 'Dada Saheb Phalke Award' in 2002 for his outstanding contribution to Indian cinema. He established his film production company Navketan International Films in 1949 and has produced more than 35 (more)...

The evergreen superstar Dev Anand breathed his last in London on Saturday night following a cardiac arrest. The 88 year old star was in London for health check up as he was unwell since a few days. Dev Anand made his film debut as an actor in 1946 with Hum Ek Hain. During his career as an actor, he gave countless hits which included Paying Guest, Baazi, Funtoosh, Jewel Thief, Hum Dono, Nau Do Gyarah, Johny Mera Naam, Amir Garib, Guide, Hare Rama Hare Krishna, Des Pardes and more. His film production banner Navketan International Films has produced more than 35 movies. Dev Anand was honoured with the prestigious the Padma Bhushan in 2001 and Dada Saheb Phalke Award in 2002. Irrespective of his age and health issues, Dev Anand was busy making films passionately. His last movie as a director and actor was Chargesheet released in September 2011. Bollywood Hungama bids farewell to the evergreen...

The evergreen superstar Dev Anand breathed his last in London on Saturday night following a cardiac arrest. The 88 year old star was in London for health check up as he was unwell since a few days. Dev Anand made his film debut as an actor in 1946 with Hum Ek Hain. During his career as an actor, he gave countless hits which included Paying Guest, Baazi, Funtoosh, Jewel Thief, Hum Dono, Nau Do Gyarah, Johny Mera Naam, Amir Garib, Guide, Hare Rama Hare Krishna, Des Pardes and more. His film production banner Navketan International Films has produced more than 35 movies. Dev Anand was honoured with the prestigious the Padma Bhushan in 2001 and Dada Saheb Phalke Award in 2002. Irrespective of his age and health issues, Dev Anand was busy making films passionately. His last movie as a director and actor was Chargesheet released in September 2011. Bollywood Hungama bids farewell to the evergreen...

Actors can come and go but very few manage to paint a career to span over 6 decades. Yesterday the world was forced to say goodbye to such a legend and the film industry left a little empty with the passing of the great Dev Anand,who despite being 88 years of age was loved for his ever youthful personality. The ‘Evergreen Romantic Superstar’ passed away during the night in London following a cardiac arrest. His son Suneil stayed by his father’s bedside throughout the night. It is understood that he had attended a medical check up in London as a result of continuos ill health over the past few days.

Dev was born 26 September 1923 to the proud Punjabi-speaking Anand family. After graduation from Government College, Lahore, British India a young Dev Anand left his hometown to travel to Bombay for work at a Military Censor Office. The film industry...

Dev Anand

Veteran actor Dev Anand known as the ‘Evergreen Romantic Superstar’ of Indian cinema passed away in London on Saturday night. The actor, 88, died of a cardiac arrest.

He was reportedly in London for a medical checkup.

Dev Anand made his debut as an actor in 1946 in Hum Ek Hain. He was known for his performances in films like Paying Guest, Baazi, Jewel Thief, Cid, Johny Mera Naam, Amir Garib, Warrant, Hare Rama Hare Krishna and Des Pardes.

He was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2001 and Dada Saheb Phalke Award in 2002 for his contribution to Indian cinema.

His production company Navketan Films has produced more than 35 films since 1949.

The Veteran actor Dev Anand the evergreen Romantic superstar of Indian cinema passed away in London on Saturday night by cardiac arrest. He was 88 year old.

Dev Anand was not keeping well since few days and went to London for for medical check up. His son Sunil was with him when he breathed last.

Dev Anand made his debut as an actor in 1946 in Hum Ek Hain. By the time his Ziddi was released in 1947 he was a superstar.

He as an actor did many superhit films Paying Guest, Baazi, Jewel Thief, Cid, Johny Mera Naam, Amir Garib, Warrant, Hare Rama Hare Krishna And Des Pardes.

He was also awarded Padma Bhushan in 2001 and Dada Saheb Phalke Award in 2002 for his outstandin ...

Legendry actor Dev Anand died in London last night following heart attack. He was 88. Dev Anand acted in over 100 films. He travelled to London with his son Sunil Anand for medical check-up as he was not keeping well for few days. He debuted with the film, ‘Hum Ek Din’ in 1946. His biggest blockbuster was ‘Ziddi’ and from this there was no looking back. He has in his credits films like Paying Guest, Baazi, Jewel Thief, Cid, Guide, Johny Mera Naam, Amir Garib, Warrant, Hare Rama Hare Krishna and Des Pardes. He was honored with Padma Bhushan in 2001 and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2002 for his outstanding contribut...

Dev Anand, the 'Evergreen Romantic Superstar' of Indian cinema, has passed away here last night following cardiac arrest. He was 88. Dev Anand, who had come here for medical check up, was not keeping well for the last few days, family sources told us.His son Sunil was with him when he breathed last. Dev Anand made his debut as an actor in 1946 in "Hum Ek Hain". By the time his "Ziddi" was released in 1947 he was a superstar and has never looked back.Versatile Dev Anand has given countless hits like "Paying Guest", "Baazi", "Jewel Thief ", "Cid", "Johny Mera Naam", "Amir Garib", "Warrant", "Hare Rama Hare Krishna" and "Des Pardes".For his outstanding contribution to Indian cinema, Dev Anand was honoured with the prestigious the 'Padma Bhushan' in 2001 and 'Dada Saheb Phalke Award' in 2002.He established his film production company 'Navketan International Films' in 1949 and has produced more than 35 movies.

He is one of the greatest living legends in the Hindi film industry. Despite a career spanning over six decades and comprising of evergreen hits such as Guide, Jewel Thief, Johnny Mera Naam, Kala Pani, C.I.D., Paying Guest and Hare Rama Hare Krishna, he is still going strong. He is none other than superstar Dev Anand. Dev Anand is now busy gearing up for the re-release of his cult classic film Hum Dono Rangeen this time in digital colour format. While the film opens coming Friday, we at Bollywood Hungama give you a chance of a lifetime to have a live video chat with the man himself- Dev Anand on Tuesday, February 2, at 1630 hrs Ist. Don't miss this for anything!

He is one of the greatest living legends in the Hindi film industry. Despite a career spanning over six decades and comprising of evergreen hits such as Guide, Jewel Thief, Johnny Mera Naam, Kala Pani, C.I.D., Paying Guest and Hare Rama Hare Krishna, he is still going strong. He is none other than superstar Dev Anand. Dev Anand is now busy gearing up for the re-release of his cult classic film Hum Dono Rangeen this time in digital colour format. While the film opens coming Friday, we at Bollywood Hungama give you a chance of a lifetime to have a live video chat with the man himself- Dev Anand on Tuesday, February 2, at 1630 hrs Ist. Don't miss this for anything!