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Evergreen Dev Anand

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On Dev Anand's 90th birth anniversary, here's a look at his alluring cinematic journey that continues to inspire one and all. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Sep 26, 2013 02:52 PM IST

On Dev Anand's 90th birth anniversary, here's a look at his alluring cinematic journey that continues to inspire one and all.

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'Dreamy' chemistry: Jonny Mera Naam, Chhupa Rustam, Jaaneman, Joshila were few of the films in which Dev Anand paired up with Hema Malini. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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'Dreamy' chemistry: Jonny Mera Naam, Chhupa Rustam, Jaaneman, Joshila were few of the films in which Dev Anand paired up with Hema Malini.

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Dev Anand with Mumtaaz in Tere Mere Sapne, an adaptation of AJ Cronin's novel, The Citadel. The film was directed by Dev's brother, Vijay and was also successful. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Dev Anand with Mumtaaz in Tere Mere Sapne, an adaptation of AJ Cronin's novel, The Citadel. The film was directed by Dev's brother, Vijay and was also successful.

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Waheeda Rahman started her career with CID opposite Dev Anand. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Waheeda Rahman started her career with CID opposite Dev Anand.

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In the fifties his films were based on mystery genre or light comedy love stories or were films with social relevance like ‘’Ek Ke Baad Ek’’ and Funtoosh. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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In the fifties his films were based on mystery genre or light comedy love stories or were films with social relevance like ‘’Ek Ke Baad Ek’’ and Funtoosh.

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He began his career in the military censor office at Churchgate, Mumbai, for a salary of Rs 200. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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He began his career in the military censor office at Churchgate, Mumbai, for a salary of Rs 200.

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In the sixties, Dev Anand acquired romantic image with films like Manzil and Tere Ghar Ke Samne with Nutan, Kinaare Kinaare with Meena Kumari, Maya with Mala Sinha , Asli-Naqli with Sadhana Shivdasani, Jab Pyar Kisise Hota Hai and Mahal with Asha Parekh and Teen Deviyaan opposite three heroines Kalpana, Simi Garewal and Nanda. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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In the sixties, Dev Anand acquired romantic image with films like Manzil and Tere Ghar Ke Samne with Nutan, Kinaare Kinaare with Meena Kumari, Maya with Mala Sinha , Asli-Naqli with Sadhana Shivdasani, Jab Pyar Kisise Hota Hai and Mahal with Asha Parekh and Teen Deviyaan opposite three heroines Kalpana, Simi Garewal and Nanda.

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Dev Anand in a still from Hum Dono. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Dev Anand in a still from Hum Dono.

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Dev Anand in old times. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Dev Anand in old times.

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Dev Anand with actor Nalini. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Dev Anand with actor Nalini.

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Dev was offered his first big break by Ashok Kumar. He spotted Dev hanging around in the studios and picked him as the hero for the Bombay Talkies production, Ziddi, costarring Kamini Kaushal (1948) which became an instant success. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Dev was offered his first big break by Ashok Kumar. He spotted Dev hanging around in the studios and picked him as the hero for the Bombay Talkies production, Ziddi, costarring Kamini Kaushal (1948) which became an instant success.

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A rapid-fire style of dialogue delivery and a penchant for nodding while speaking became Dev's style in films like House No. 44, Pocket Maar, Munimji, Funtoosh, C.I.D. and Paying Guest. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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A rapid-fire style of dialogue delivery and a penchant for nodding while speaking became Dev's style in films like House No. 44, Pocket Maar, Munimji, Funtoosh, C.I.D. and Paying Guest.

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Since the 1990s except for Awwal Number, rest of the eight films directed by him were box office failures. But Sau Crore (1991) and Censor (2000) were critically acclaimed. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Since the 1990s except for Awwal Number, rest of the eight films directed by him were box office failures. But Sau Crore (1991) and Censor (2000) were critically acclaimed.

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In September 2007, Dev's own autobiography Romancing with Life was released at a birthday party with the Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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In September 2007, Dev's own autobiography Romancing with Life was released at a birthday party with the Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh.

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Dev Anand expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Dev Anand

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Dev Anand directed 19 films and produced 31 films of which 7 directorial ventures and 18 films respectively were commercially successful at the box office. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Dev Anand directed 19 films and produced 31 films of which 7 directorial ventures and 18 films respectively were commercially successful at the box office.

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In the late forties Dev Anand got few offers to star opposite singer-actress Suraiya in woman oriented films, as the male lead. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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In the late forties Dev Anand got few offers to star opposite singer-actress Suraiya in woman oriented films, as the male lead.

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Dev Anand started his career with Hum Ek Hain. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Dev Anand started his career with Hum Ek Hain.

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Zeenat Aman was Dev Anand's another discovery. Her debut role in Hare Rama Hare Krishna is still remembered as her best work so far. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Zeenat Aman was Dev Anand's another discovery. Her debut role in Hare Rama Hare Krishna is still remembered as her best work so far.

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Dev Anand-Waheeda went on to star in many films together like Guide (1965), Solva Saal (1958), Kala Bazar (1960), Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja (1961), Baat Ek Raat Ki (1962) and box office dud Prem Pujari (1970). expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Dev Anand-Waheeda went on to star in many films together like Guide (1965), Solva Saal (1958), Kala Bazar (1960), Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja (1961), Baat Ek Raat Ki (1962) and box office dud Prem Pujari (1970).

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In 2008, Dev Anand was the guest of honour at a dinner hosted by the Provost of Highland Council in Inverness, Scotland to celebrate 10 years since he first worked in the Scottish Highlands. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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In 2008, Dev Anand was the guest of honour at a dinner hosted by the Provost of Highland Council in Inverness, Scotland to celebrate 10 years since he first worked in the Scottish Highlands.

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His association with music composers Shankar-Jaikishen, O. P. Nayyar, Kalyanji-Anandji, Sachin Dev Burman and his son Rahul Dev Burman, lyricists Hasrat Jaipuri, Majrooh Sultanpuri, Neeraj, Shailendra, Anand Bakshi, and playback singers Mohammad Rafi and Kishore Kumar produced some very popular songs. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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His association with music composers Shankar-Jaikishen, O. P. Nayyar, Kalyanji-Anandji, Sachin Dev Burman and his son Rahul Dev Burman, lyricists Hasrat Jaipuri, Majrooh Sultanpuri, Neeraj, Shailendra, Anand Bakshi, and playback singers Mohammad Rafi and Kishore Kumar produced some very popular songs.

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S.D Burman, R.D Burman, Rafi and Kishore Kumar were his special friends. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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S.D Burman, R.D Burman, Rafi and Kishore Kumar were his special friends.

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Dev Anand had a beautiful chemistry with Hema Malini. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Dev Anand had a beautiful chemistry with Hema Malini.

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Film Guide opposite Waheeda Rahman won him critical acclaim. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Film Guide opposite Waheeda Rahman won him critical acclaim.

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His 1961 black and white film Hum Dono was digitised and colourised and released recently. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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His 1961 black and white film Hum Dono was digitised and colourised and released recently.

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He reunited with Vijay Anand for the movie Jewel Thief, based on thriller genre which featured Vyjanthimala, Tanuja, Anju Mahendru, Faryal and Helen. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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He reunited with Vijay Anand for the movie Jewel Thief, based on thriller genre which featured Vyjanthimala, Tanuja, Anju Mahendru, Faryal and Helen.

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Jewel Thief was a box office hit. JM Barot also received the Filmfare Best Sound Award for this film. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Jewel Thief was a box office hit. JM Barot also received the Filmfare Best Sound Award for this film.

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Known as the original romantic hero with ‘Gregory Peck’ inspired puffed hairstyle, Dev Anand ruled the Indian film industry in the 50s and 60s along with Dilip Kumar, Raj Kapoor – popularly known as the super star trio. (Photo illustration: Shrikrishna Patkar/HT) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Known as the original romantic hero with ‘Gregory Peck’ inspired puffed hairstyle, Dev Anand ruled the Indian film industry in the 50s and 60s along with Dilip Kumar, Raj Kapoor – popularly known as the super star trio. (Photo illustration: Shrikrishna Patkar/HT)

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