Dev Anand, who ruled the hearts of millions of film enthusiasts for over six decades, was today bid a tearful adieu as his mortal remains were consigned to flames in London amid the tunes of some of his most memorable songs 'Abhi Na Jao Chor ke' and 'Gata Rahe Mera Dil'.

The funeral ceremony was joined in by a large number of people including his family and close friends, as his last rites were held according to Hindu tradition at the Putney Vale Crematorium in London. His wife Kalpana Kartik could not attend as she had high blood pressure and remained behind in the Washington Mayfair hotel where the actor breathed his last. Besides his son Suneil and daughter Devina, his sister Sheila Kapoor and the acting High Commissioner of India, Rakesh Prasad were also present.

Dev Anand died here last Saturday at the age of 88. While fans in India could not have a last glimpse of the star, his ashes will be flown back to Mumbai where a memorial service will be held at the Mehboob studio on December 15.