Popular Bollywood matinee idol, producer and film-maker
The Indian actor, producer and film-maker Dev Anand, who has died aged 88, was the first and longest serving matinee idol of Bollywood cinema. The pinnacle of his career came with Guide (1965), a film based on Rk Narayan's novel, in which Dev played the male lead opposite the classical Indian dancer turned actor Waheeda Rehman. Dev's talented younger brother Vijay directed it. During the golden age of Indian cinema, in the 1950s and 1960s, Dev, along with Raj Kapoor and Dilip Kumar, formed the trio of stars who dominated the silver screen. Dev's urbanity and quirky mannerisms made him especially popular among the young and women.
He was born in undivided India at Gurdaspur, in the Punjab region. His father, Pishorimal Anand, was a leading lawyer. After graduating from the prestigious Government College, in Lahore, Dev tried and failed to enter the Royal Indian Navy.
The Indian actor, producer and film-maker Dev Anand, who has died aged 88, was the first and longest serving matinee idol of Bollywood cinema. The pinnacle of his career came with Guide (1965), a film based on Rk Narayan's novel, in which Dev played the male lead opposite the classical Indian dancer turned actor Waheeda Rehman. Dev's talented younger brother Vijay directed it. During the golden age of Indian cinema, in the 1950s and 1960s, Dev, along with Raj Kapoor and Dilip Kumar, formed the trio of stars who dominated the silver screen. Dev's urbanity and quirky mannerisms made him especially popular among the young and women.
He was born in undivided India at Gurdaspur, in the Punjab region. His father, Pishorimal Anand, was a leading lawyer. After graduating from the prestigious Government College, in Lahore, Dev tried and failed to enter the Royal Indian Navy.
- 12/6/2011
- by Lalit Mohan Joshi
- The Guardian - Film News
New Delhi, May 24: Legendary actor Dev Anand recently paid a visit to the iconic Taj by the seaface in Mumbai and it reminded him of the time he spent at the hotel while shooting for his films.
'Had gone to the Taj in town at the Gateway (of India) for a meeting and was wondering about the shoots I did there right from 'Taxi Driver' till 'Mr Prime Minister',' Dev Anand, 87, wrote on microblogging site Twitter.
Meanwhile, the actor is looking for a new face, who could be as good as.
'Had gone to the Taj in town at the Gateway (of India) for a meeting and was wondering about the shoots I did there right from 'Taxi Driver' till 'Mr Prime Minister',' Dev Anand, 87, wrote on microblogging site Twitter.
Meanwhile, the actor is looking for a new face, who could be as good as.
- 5/24/2011
- RealBollywood.com
June 29, 2010: The BBC Asian Network has invited the veteran Bollywood actor Dev Anand for an interview on July 7. The evergreen star will be interviewed at the London’s Radio Theatre by Sonia Deol, an Indian-born TV anchor.
The 86 year old actor has a career spanning more than six decades in Bollywood. He has acted in many hit films like the Taxi Driver, Jab Pyar Kisi Se Hota Hai, Ziddi, Johnny Mera Naam, Guide, Jewel Thief and Hare Rama Hare Krishna.
As a director and producer, Dev Anand has given many newcomers a chance, which includes the big names like Zeenat Aman and Tina Munim. Zeenat was.
The 86 year old actor has a career spanning more than six decades in Bollywood. He has acted in many hit films like the Taxi Driver, Jab Pyar Kisi Se Hota Hai, Ziddi, Johnny Mera Naam, Guide, Jewel Thief and Hare Rama Hare Krishna.
As a director and producer, Dev Anand has given many newcomers a chance, which includes the big names like Zeenat Aman and Tina Munim. Zeenat was.
- 6/29/2010
- by realbollywood
- RealBollywood.com
London, June 28 – Indian cinema’s evergreen star Dev Anand has been invited by the BBC Asian Network for an interview July 7.
Known Indian-born compere Sonia Deol will conduct the interview at London’s Radio Theatre.
In his career spanning more than six deacades, the 84-year-old thespian delivered hits like ‘Ziddi’, ‘Taxi Driver’, ‘Jab Pyar Kisi Se Hota Hai’, ‘Tere Ghar Ke Samne’, ‘Guide’, ‘Johnny Mera Naam’, ‘Hare Rama Hare Krishna’ and ‘Jewel Thief’..
Known Indian-born compere Sonia Deol will conduct the interview at London’s Radio Theatre.
In his career spanning more than six deacades, the 84-year-old thespian delivered hits like ‘Ziddi’, ‘Taxi Driver’, ‘Jab Pyar Kisi Se Hota Hai’, ‘Tere Ghar Ke Samne’, ‘Guide’, ‘Johnny Mera Naam’, ‘Hare Rama Hare Krishna’ and ‘Jewel Thief’..
- 6/28/2010
- by realbollywood
- RealBollywood.com
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.