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The Indian screen legend was born a century ago on this day
Last Updated: 08.02 PM, Sep 26, 2023
Dev Anand could charm his way into the audience’s heart with his trademark fast-paced dialogue delivery and his unique acting style, which was often mimicked by his contemporaries. He debuted in the 1946 film Hum Ek Hain as the lead and later garnered widespread recognition for his role in Baazi, directed by Guru Dutt. A string of successful films in the fifties garnered major acclaim for the Evergreen Star and he soon became one of the mainstays of Indian cinema.
His performance in the critically acclaimed Guide was praised by critics and audiences alike and the film was India’s entry for Best Foreign Language Film at the 38th Academy Awards.
Taxi Driver, Prem Pujari and Lootmaar are some of his other major films.
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What is the name of Dev Anand's film production company?
For which film did Dev Anand win the 1967 Filmfare Award for Best Actor?
With which famous actor has Dev Anand never worked?
Name the movie, starring Kamini Kaushal, which served the launch pad for Dev Anand's successful career in movies.
Which car model did Dev Anand dream of buying and later fulfil?
Dev Anand saved which actress from drowning while shooting a movie?
Dev Anand started a political party which became defunct in a few months. Name it.
What is the title of Dev Anand's autobiography?
Name the movie which was Dev Anand's last movie which also served as Chirag Patil's debut movie.
Dev Anand's wife's screen name was Kalpana Kartik. Where did they get married?
Last Updated: 08.02 PM, Sep 26, 2023