I had the opportunity to speak to him once at Taj West End over phone. As an excited RJ I was trying my very best to get him to FM Rainbow studio but he politely declined saying it wouldn’t be possible this time. When I asked how would I get in touch with him again he said very flamboyantly “ When Dev is in Bangalore you will get to know my dear”. Sadly that never happened.

I believe he would always prefer to stay in the West End when he would be in Bangalore. Having read his biography, I had been impressed with a personality who admitted to several relationships openly, believed he was a good looking charmer and a visionary who could direct films all his life.

I admired his grit and courage to carry on with life didn’t care if people appreciated his work or not. But yes I guess like most other celebrities or why just celebrities, even ordinary people were scared to show of his wrinkles on his neck.

Today while radio channels would be playing his songs he would defiantly be remembered for giving us some memorable songs in which he acted and made us fall in love with him. Bye Bye Dev Saab. Might meet you sometime somewhere else .God bless.