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PIX: Dev Anand's last public appearances

Dev Anand was active in the film industry till the last days of his life.

On his 88th birthday on September 26, the legend had invited the media to promote his last film Chargesheet.

In fact, he was already discussing his next film.

We take a look at the legend's last public appearances.

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September 26, 2011

Dev Anand looked quite frail at the occasion but was just as quick on his feet.

Even after spending 66 years in the industry, Devsaab had new stories to bring to the table. "I don't make remakes of films, not even Hollywood films. I am unique," he had said on his birthday.

July 2010

Two months before his 87th birthday, Dev Anand launched his movie, Chargesheet. 

His energy even at his age was unending. When asked what kept him going, he said, "My futuristic thoughts and my films."

He added: "Energy begets energy. If you are lazy, you will always be lazy. If you retire at 60, you will die at 65. It is written in the holy books that you if have a life of 100 years, you should use it."

February 15, 2009

In a rare instance, Devsaab was spotted at the Stardust awards in 2009.

The actor had once said that he had stopped going for award functions and events. "No one misses me at these functions, so why should I go?" he had said.

October 10, 2008

Asha Bhosle poses for a picture with Devsaab at a studio. She had sung a song in Chargesheet.

September 26, 2007

On his 84th birthday, Dev Anand met up with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Congress party head Sonia Gandhi at the release of his autobiography, Romancing with Life.

September 27, 2007

After Manmohan Singh released the autobiography in New Delhi, the next day Amitabh Bachchan released the book in Mumbai.

Despite his hectic promotional schedule, Devsaab looked cheerful.

January 14, 2007

At the inauguration ceremony of the Mumbai Festival 2007, Dev Anand spoke at the Gateway Of India.

Troupes and groups from India, Australia, Japan and other countries had participated in the 15 day-long Mumbai festival.

September 26, 2005

Dev Anand was caught on location of his film Mr Prime Minister in Mumbai. He performed in front of the assembled media and growing crowds.

December 30, 2005

Dev Anand launched Mr Prime Minister in Ahmedabad.

Whenever he launched a new film, he would truly look happy.

December 2003

December 9, 2000

Dev Anand arrived at the music launch of his film Censor with debutante actress Heenee Kaushik 

January 6, 1998

In 1998, Devsaab had come to the Rediff office for a Chat with his fans.

The Chat was a super sucess, and no guesses why.

January 6, 1998

A priceless moment when Devsaab signed an autograph for his big fans in the office.