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Dharam Dev Ānand (he goes by his middle name) (Hindi: देव आनन्द, Urdu: دیو آنند) (born September 26, 1923) is a famous Indian actor and film producer. His real name was Devdutta Pishorimal Anand. Dev Anand is one of the most popular stars the Hindi Film Industry has seen. In his heydey, he was considered the epitome of the suave, urban gentleman.
His elder brother Chetan Anand is credited ith bringing him and his younger brother Vijay Anand into the film world. Though he attempted to help launch his son Suneil Anand's film career in films with Anand aur Anand, the film and Suneil did not get noticed.
Biography
Dev Anand was born in Gurdaspur in Punjab to a well-to-do advocate, Pishorimal Anand. He graduated in English literature from the Government College, Lahore (now in Pakistan). His love for acting made him leave his hometown. Dev began his career in the military censor office at Churchgate, Mumbai, for a princely salary of Rs 160.
He was soon offered a break as an actor by Prabhat Talkies to star in their Hum Ek Hain (1946). While shooting for the film in Pune, Dev struck a friendship with fellow actor Guru Dutt. Soon, they were swapping shirts, double dating and sharing dreams. They made a pact: if Dev produced a film, Guru Dutt would direct it; if Guru Dutt produced a film, Dev would act in it.
Dev made the grade first. By a strange coincidence, Dev was offered his first big break by Ashok Kumar, his favourite star. Kumar spotted Dev hanging around in the studios and picked him as the hero for the Bombay Talkies production, Ziddi, costarring Kamini Kaushal (1948). His first success came with Ziddi (1948).
In 1949, he turned producer and launched his own company Navketan, which continues to churn out movies. Though his maiden attempt at direction, Prem Pujari, flopped, his second directorial effort Hare Rama Hare Krishna in 1971 with Zeenat Aman was a big success.
Dev never looked back. He bought his first car, a black Hillman. His dream of working with his teenage idol, actress Snehprabha Pradhan, was also fulfilled.
As promised, Dev gambled on Guru Dutt as director for the crime thriller, Baazi (1951). The dice rolled in favour of this creative collaboration; the Sahir Ludhianvi, lyricist song, Tadbeer se bigdi huyee taqdeer bana de, proved prophetic and Dev became a true star. It also crystallised his image as an urban cowboy with more than his share of smarts.
At this stage, Dev was drawn towards grey-shaded roles and films with a noirish flavour, like Jaal (1952). He played a gambler, a smuggler and a blackmarketeer. The year 1954 was a crucial one. Dev was one of the earliest Indian stars to visit Russia. His films Rahee and Aandhiyan, were screened there along with Raj Kapoor's Awaara. In the same year, Taxi Driver was declared a hit. Dev's heroine was Kalpana Kartik again, and the two decided to marry in a quiet ceremony during a lunch break.
Marriage and the birth of son Suneil in 1956 did not affect Dev's draw. A rapid-fire style of dialogue delivery, an array of hats (see for example Aye meri topi palat ke aa), and a penchant for nodding while speaking became Dev's style in films like Munimji, CID and Paying Guest.
His style was lapped up by the audience and was widely imitated. He starred in a string of box office successes for the remainder of the 1950s with hits including Munimji, CID, Paying Guest and Gambler, Tere Ghar ke Saamne and Kaala Pani.
Despite his characteristic style, Dev's detractors cast aspersions on his acting abilities and questioned his inclusion in the hallowed Raj Kapoor-Dilip Kumar league. Dev made them eat humble pie with his class act in Kala Pani (1958), as the son who is willing to go to any lengths — including sweet-talking a courtesan into believing he is in love with her — to clear his framed father's name. He won the Best Actor Award for the film.
He was romantically involved with singer-actress Suraiya and the two of them paired in six films together. During the shooting of a song, a boat capsized and Dev Anand saved Suraiya from drowning. She fell in love with him but her grandmother opposed the relationship. Suraiya remained unmarried all her life.
Dev Anand married film actress Kalpana Kartik in 1954. His first film in colour, Guide with Waheeda Rehman was based on the novel of the same name by R. K. Narayan. The impetus for making a film from the book came from Dev Anand himself, and he met and persuaded Narayan to give his assent to the project. Dev Anand tapped his friends in Hollywood to lauch an Indo-US coproduction that was shot in Hindi and English simultaneously and was released in 1965. This is regarded by many as his best work till date.
He followed it up with an interesting double role in Hum Dono (1961) as a mustachioed major and his clean-shaven lookalike.
Guide (1965), directed by younger brother Vijay Anand, silenced the staunchest of critics. Dev played Raju, a voluble guide who supports Rosy (Waheeda) in her bid for freedom; but is not above thoughtlessly exploiting her for personal gains. Combining style with substance, Dev gave an affecting performance as a man grappling with his emotions in his passage through love, shame and salvation.
Guide was Dev's creative acme. He reunited with Vijay Anand for the much-hyped Jewel Thief, featuring a bevy of beauties led by Vyjayanthimala, including Tanuja, Anju Mahendru, Faryal and Helen.
With their next collaboration, Johnny Mera Naam (1970), Dev was worth his weight in gold. The film was released in the same year as Raj Kapoor's magnum 'flopus' Mera Naam Joker, and was a golden jubilee hit. Unlike Raj and Dilip who slowed down in the Seventies, Dev continued to be a romantic hero. His maiden attempt at direction, the espionage drama, Prem Pujari flopped, but Dev hit lucky with his sophomore directorial effort Hare Rama Hare Krishna. It talked about the prevalent hippie cult.
Zeenat Aman, who played the mini-sporting, pot-smoking protagonist Janice, became an overnight sensation. Dev also became known as a filmmaker of trenchantly topical themes.
The presence of his discoveries --- the zestful Zeenat and later, the elfin Tina Munim (heroine of Dev's last recognised hit Des Pardes in 1978) --- fuelled Dev's image as the evergreen star even when he was well into his fifties.
For the past two decades, however, success has been like a miffed mistress with Dev. But even at 83, exuberance races through Dev's veins. "Watch out for my next, Love At Time Square," he enthuses. Dev belongs to the rare race that subscribes to the dictum: Never say never.
Dev Anand is one of those few Indian film actors/filmmakers who are politically aware and active and are ready to stand up for the cause that is dear to them. He was the one who led a group of film personalities who stood up against the Internal Emergency imposed by the then Prime Minister of India Smt. Indira Gandhi. He actively campaigned against her with his supporters in 1977 parliamentary elections in India while very few among the film fraternity showed the courage to fight against an authoritarian regime.
Most of his films are an expression of his world view and have dealt with socially relevant subjects. He always emphasises this in his interviews. He thinks that his films represent his personal points of view. He is an auteur in true sense of the term.
Dev Anand's films are best known for their great music. Some of the most popular Bollywood songs were picturized on him. His association with music composers - O. P. Nayyar, Sachin Dev Burman and his son Rahul Dev Burman, lyricists - Majrooh Sultanpuri, Neeraj, Shailendra, and playback singer Mohammad Rafi and Kishore Kumar produced some of the best songs in the Bollywood history.
Awards, Honors and Recognitions
Filmfare Awards
* 1991 - Winner Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award
* 1966 - Winner Best Actor for Guide
* 1966 - Winner Best Film for Guide
* 1961 - Nominated Best Actor for Hum Dono
* 1960 - Nominated Best Actor for Kala Bazar
* 1959 - Nominated Best Actor for Love Marriage
* 1958 - Winner Best Actor for Kala Pani
* 1955 - Nominated Best Actor for Munimji
Other Awards, Honors and Recognitions
* In 1996, Dev Anand bagged the Star Screen Lifetime Achievement Award
* In 1997, he was given the Mumbai Academy of Moving Images Award for his Outstanding Services to the Indian Film Industry.
* In 1998, he was given a 'Lifetime Achievement Award' by the Ujala Anandlok Film Awards Committee in Calcutta.
* In 1999, he received the Sansui 'Lifetime Achievement Award’ for his 'Immense Contribution to Indian Cinema' in New Delhi.
* In July of 2000, in New York City, he was honoured by an Award at the hands of the then First Lady of the United States of America - Mrs. Hillary Rodham Clinton - for his 'Outstanding Contribution to Indian Cinema'.
* Donna Ferrar, Member New York State Assembly, honoured him with a New York State Assembly Citation for his 'Outstanding Contribution to the Cinematic Arts Worthy of the Esteem and Gratitude of the Great State of New York' on May 1, 2001.
* The President of India honoured Dev Anand with the prestigious Padma Bhushan Award (India's third highest civilian award from the Government of India) on India's Republic Day - August 15, 2001.
* In 2001, he received a 'Special Screen Award' for his contribution to Indian cinema.
* In 2002, he was honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, India's highest award for cinematic excellence
* In 2003, he received the special Lifetime Award for ‘Outstanding Achievement in Indian Cinema’ at IIFA Award in Johannesburg, South Africa.
* In 2004, he was honoured with the Living Legend Award by the Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) in recognition of his contribution to the Indian entertainment industry.
* In 2005, he was honoured with the Sony Golden Glory Award
* In 2005, he was honoured with a Special National Film Award by the Government of Nepal at Nepal’s first National Film Festival. He got this honour for his contribution to its film industry.
Filmography
* Hum Ek Hain (1946)
* Mohan (1947)
* Aage Badho (1947)
* Ziddi (1948)
* Vidya (1948)
* Hum Bhi Insaan Hain (1948)
* Udhaar (1949)
* Shayar (1949)
* Shair (1949)
* Jeet (1949)
* Nirala (1950)
* Nili (1950)
* Madhubala (1950)
* Khel (1950)
* Hindustan Hamara (1950)
* Dilruba (1950)
* Birha Ki Raat (1950)
* Afsar (1950)
* Stage (1951)
* Sazaa (1951)
* Sanam (1951)
* Nadaan (1951)
* Do Sitare (1951)
* Baazi (1951)
* Aaram (1951)
* Zalzala (1952)
* Tamasha (1952)
* Jaal (1952)
* Aandhiyan (1952)
* Rahi (1953)
* Patita (1953)
* Humsafar (1953)
* Armaan (1953)
* Taxi Driver (1954)
* Kashti (1954)
* Baadbaan (1954)
* Munimji (1955)
* Milap (1955)
* Insaniyat (1955)
* House No. 44 (1955)
* Faraar (1955)
* Pocket Maar (1956)
* Funtoosh (1956)
* C.I.D. (1956)
* Paying Guest (1957)
* Nau Do Gyarah (1957)
* Dushman (1957)
* Baarish (1957)
* Solva Saal (1958)
* Kalapani (1958)
* Amar Deep (1958)
* Love Marriage (1959)
* Sarhad (1960)
* Manzil (1960)
* Kala Bazar (1960)
* Jaali Note (1960)
* Ek Ke Baad Ek (1960)
* Bambai Ka Babu (1960)
* Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja (1961)
* Maya (1961)
* Jab Pyar Kisise Hota Hai (1961)
* Hum Dono (1961)
* Baat Ek Raat Ki (1962)
* Asli-Naqli (1962)
* Tere Ghar Ke Samne (1963)
* Kinare Kinare (1963)
* Sharabi (1964)
* Teen Devian (1965)
* Guide (1965)
* Pyar Mohabbat (1966)
* Jewel Thief (1967)
* Kahin Aur Chal (1968)
* Duniya (1968)
* Mahal (1969)
* Prem Pujari (1970)
* The Evil Within (1970)
* Johny Mera Naam (1970)
* Gambler (1971)
* Tere Mere Sapne (1971)
* Hare Rama Hare Krishna (1971)
* Yeh Gulistan Hamara (1972)
* Shareef Budmaash (1973)
* Heera Panna (1973)
* Chhupa Rustam (1973)
* Banarasi Babu (1973)
* Joshila (1973)
* Prem Shastra (1974)
* Ishq Ishq Ishq (1974)
* Amir Garib (1974)
* Warrant (1975)
* Jaaneman (1976)
* Bullet (1976)
* Saheb Bahadur (1977)
* Kalabaaz (1977)
* Darling Darling (1977)
* Des Pardes (1978)
* Man Pasand (1980)
* Lootmaar (1980)
* Swami Dada (1982)
* Anand Aur Anand (1984)
* Hum Naujawan (1985)
* Sachche Ka Bol Bala (1989)
* Lashkar (1989)
* Awwal Number (1990)
* Sau Crore (1991)
* Gangster (1994)
* Return of Jewel Thief (1996)
* Censor (2001)
* Aman Ke Farishtey (2003)
* Love at Times Square (2003)
* Mr Prime Minister (2005)
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