Mumbai, Dec 3 (NationPress) On the 14th death anniversary of the iconic Dev Anand and the 43rd anniversary of Swami Dada, Jackie Shroff took a moment to reflect on the film that first introduced him to the world of cinema and the visionary who made it happen.

Jackie shared snippets from the movie Swami Dada, which was directed by Dev Anand, on his Instagram stories. The film features notable actors such as Mithun Chakraborty, Naseeruddin Shah, Christine O'Neil, Padmini Kohlapure, and Dev Anand himself. This marked Jackie’s debut film.

The narrative centers around Hari Mohan, a saintly figure who conducts Hindu prayers and discourses in a friendly environment, earning him the title of Swami Dada.

Many followers gather to listen to his teachings, unaware that Hari Mohan is actually a skilled thief, collaborating with a young woman and a group of orphaned children to steal jewelry from the temple.

In his caption, Jackie wrote: “#DevAnand #43yearsofswamidada.”

He then paid tribute to Dev Anand by sharing a series of images featuring the timeless star and included the song “Hai Apna Dil To Aawara” from the 1958 film Solva Saal, which starred Dev Anand and Waheeda Rehman.

Jackie captioned the post: “Always in our hearts! #Dev Anand.”

Dev Anand is revered as one of the most gifted and successful actors in the realm of Indian cinema. His illustrious career spanned over six decades and included more than 100 films.

He was honored with the Padma Bhushan and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2002. His cinematic journey began in 1946 with a lead role in Prabhat Films's Hum Ek Hain, a film focused on Hindu-Muslim unity.

His first major success came in 1948 with Ziddi, but it was the 1951 crime thriller Baazi that truly launched him into stardom, paving the way for the “Bombay Noir” genre in Hindi cinema during the 1950s.

From the 1950s through the 1970s, Dev Anand delivered a string of blockbuster hits including Jaal, Taxi Driver, Insaniyat, C.I.D., Paying Guest, Kala Pani, Kala Bazar, Jab Pyar Kisi Se Hota Hai, Hum Dono, Asli-Naqli, Tere Ghar Ke Samne, Guide, Jewel Thief, Johny Mera Naam, and Hare Rama Hare Krishna, all of which are considered classics.

His films like Amir Garib, Warrant, Jaaneman, Darling Darling, Des Pardes, Swami Dada, and Lashkar kept him in the spotlight during the 1970s and 1980s.

Among his most cherished works are Munimji, Funtoosh, Baarish, Nau Do Gyarah, Solva Saal, Teen Devian, Prem Pujari, Tere Mere Sapne, and Heera Panna. His final appearance was in the 2011 film Chargesheet, which he also directed, marking the conclusion of an extraordinary career.