Dev Anand, of the side-head-banging fame, is one of the evergreen actors of Bollywood. From delivering unforgettable hits to giving us memorable hero-heroine romances, the dashing actor has done it all. In fact, he was the original style icon of B-Town. On his birth anniversary today, we tell you the styles he rocked with aplomb. Take a look:

Suits

No other actor to has been able to carry off three-piece suits like Bollywood’s most handsome man, Dev Anand. His well-fitted and crisp suits gave him a gentlemanly charm that only few heroes after him have been able to recreate.

Hairstyle

He should be given a special award for his on-point tresses that were sleeker and (dare we say) cooler than the heroine’s as well! His flicks had the ability to make a generation of women swoon. Sigh. Such were the days, isn’t it?

Full-sleeved shirts

Working full-sleeves is not easy, especially when you’re expected to dance, fight, and romance and deliver dialogues on the big screen. But Dev sahib was a legend who pull off this look with ease. From checked varieties to solid colours, he ruled them all.

Hat

His ensemble was not complete if a hat wasn’t thrown into the combo. He made big, majestic hats his signature style. Even though many actors have tried to follow suit, they have not been able to live it up like the cool dude of the yesteryear.

French Cap and scarf

While men shy away from sporting scarfs and caps, Dev sahib made it his favourite go-to style statement.

Sweater

His bright, V-neck/round-neck sweaters and cardigans are the stuff Bollywood lore are made of. In fact, he made winter romances uber cool with his hooded avatars.

Long jackets

His sartorial sense was so perfect that he made long trenches and jackets a hit even before it was picked up by fashionistas.

Well, with his dapper looks and handsome face, there’s no way he could have not been a style icon. He had the amazing ability to make every look a ‘put-together’ one. Cheers to such a stylish hero!