When Sean Connery, wife Micheline Roquebrune spent their Valentine's Day visiting Taj Mahal in 2007

Scottish star Sean Connery, who h a massive fan-following in India as original James Bond, visited country back in 2007 and spent his Valentine's Day with wife Micheline Roquebrune at Taj Mahal.

actor, who charmed everyone with his charismatic portrayal of author Ian Fleming's British spy, died on Friday at of 90.

He leaves behind an illustrious body of work that includes both cult-hit films like " Man Who Would Be King", "A Bridge Too Far" and " Name of Rose", as well as commercial potboilers like his seven James Bond movies, " Rock", "Entrapment" and many more.

Unlike his successor Roger Moore, who h famously shot his 1983 movie "Octopussy" in India, Connery's tryst with country happened only in 2007.

actor, who h officially retired from acting previous year, h visited country with his wife.

What was supposed to be a smooth "business trip" for Connery, h turned into frenzy with fans lining up outside five-star hotel where he was staying, according to reports at time.

couple first visited national capital and after a brief sojourn, Connery and Roquebrune left for Agra for a trip to Taj Mahal.

It was February 14, 2007 and Connery spent day with his wife at world famous monument, which is often hailed as symbol of love.

"I shall never forget this day, when I spent Valentine's Day in company of my wife in forecourt of Taj Mahal," Scottish star told reporters later that day.

According to ar report, an er Connery, who was enamoured by sheer beauty of Taj Mahal, kept enquiring about monument from local guides.

Connery and Roquebrune h come to India as part of a batch of 39 tourists.

After visit to two cities, couple left country, leaving behind memories that are still fresh for Connery's fans, who are mourning his death.

(Im: AP)