Suneil Anand

Funeral of veteran Bollywood actor, director, producer

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(10 Dec 2011) 1. Priest praying next to photograph of Bollywood star Dev Anand draped in garland of flowers 2. Mid of mourners (Anand's son Suniel Anand closest to camera) 3. Priest speaking 4. Memorial with candles 5. Wide of cremation ceremony 6. Mid of Anand's son Suniel Anand with other mourners 7. SOUNDBITE (English) Suniel Anand, son of Bollywood star Dev Anand: "Well you know we're all heavy, as far as the entire (long pause) thing is concerned. But we're trying to cope up with it, trying to cope with it and god-willing we will. But it'll take a long time for us to get used to the fact that Dad is no more." 8. Pan of mourners taking part in memorial service 9. Mid of Anand's nephew Tony Sarin 10. SOUNDBITE (English) Tony Sarin, nephew of Bollywood star Dev Anand: "He was my mum's brother, my uncle - in Hindi we say my 'mama' - and I grew up with him. And obviously I always knew how big he was in terms of the film industry, but I didn't appreciate how many millions of fans throughout the world adored him. And since he's passed away last Saturday, the condolence messages we've had as a family have just been amazing, from all over the world, from presidents and prime ministers of different countries to his fans, and there's no doubt, that it's definitely helped heal the wounds in terms of the loss that we're feeling. It definitely helps." 11. Mid of mourners standing for moment of silence 12. SOUNDBITE (English) Lord Desai, Indian-born economist and politician: "Well his legacy to the film world are his films. You know, especially he is responsible for some great movies in which he acted as well as later on directed, but the 1950s, 1960s, he was at the top of the tree along with Dilip Kumar and Raj Kapoor, and they just made some stunning movies." 13. Wide exterior of Indian cultural centre Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, where service took place STORYLINE: Family, friends and admirers of Bollywood star Dev Anand gathered in London on Saturday for the funeral of the silver screen idol. Anand, a charismatic and flamboyant Indian film fixture for more than half a century, died of a heart attack in Britain's capital a week ago. He was 88. Anand's son Suniel was among the mourners at the cremation ceremony. A memorial service took place later on Saturday at the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, an Indian cultural centre in west London. Suniel Anand said the family was coping with their loss, but that it would "take a long time for us to get used to the fact that Dad is no more." Tony Sarin, Dev Anand's nephew said the family had been comforted by all the messages of condolence they had received. "I didn't appreciate how many millions of fans throughout the world adored him," he said. Anand's ashes will be taken back to India, where a remembrance ceremony will be held in Mumbai, the capital of the Indian film industry. The son of a Punjab lawyer, Anand studied English Literature and Law, eventually moving in his early 20s to Mumbai, then called Bombay, where he pursued a love of acting. Known for his good looks, melodious voice and success as a romantic lead, Anand was considered a superstar within just a few years of his 1946 screen debut in the Hindi-language film "Hum Ek Hain". Others in his family followed, with his brothers Chetan and Vijay also winning praise as film producers, screenwriters and directors. Dev Anand also began producing in 1949, and made his directorial debut in 1971 with the popular hippie cult film "Hare Rama Hare Krishna". Famed for his roles in dozens of movies, including "Jewel Thief" and "Guide," the veteran Indian actor, director and producer was working up to the last minute, with a new script in the works. Anand released his latest film, "Chargesheet," just a few months ago. You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/youtube/256b6a1a3d1db783bdce2c7d815b812d Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork