Dev Anand (born Dharamdev Pishorimal Anand; 26 September 1923 – 3 December 2011) was an Indian actor, writer, director and producer known for his work in Hindi cinema. Anand is considered as one of the greatest and most successful actors in the history of Indian cinema. Through a career that spanned over six decades, he worked in more than 100 films. Anand is a recipient of four Filmfare Awards, including two for Best Actor. The Government of India honored him with Padma Bhushan, Indian third highest civilian honour in 2001 and with Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2002.
Born Dharamdev Pishorimal
Anand
26 September 1923
Shakargarh,Panjab,
Britis,India
Dead 3 December 201
(aged 83)
London, Ingland
Other names Evergreen star,
Dev Shahb
Alma meter Government College,
Lahaur(BA)
Occupations actor,producer,director
Years active 1946-2011
Spouse. Kalpana kartik(m. 1994)
Children 2; Sunil Anand
Relatives. See Shahni-family
Award Padm bhusan(2001)
Dadasaheb phalke
awar(2002)
Film fare award for
best actor
In 1946, Anand debuted with a lead role in Prabhat Films's Hum Ek Hain, a film about Hindu-Muslim unity. He had his first hit in Ziddi (1948) and gained widespread recognition with the superhit Baazi (1951), which is regarded as the forerunner of the spate of "Bombay Noir" films that followed in Bollywood in the 1950s. In later years, he starred in many successful films such as Jaal (1952), Taxi Driver (1954), Insaniyat (1955), Munimji (1955), C.I.D. (1956), Pocket Maar (1956), Funtoosh (1956), Paying Guest (1957), Kala Pani (1958) and Kala Bazar (1960). Anand acquired a romantic image with films such as Manzil (1960), Jab Pyar Kisi Se Hota Hai (1961), Hum Dono (1961), Asli-Naqli (1962) and Tere Ghar Ke Samne (1963).
Early life and family
Anand was born Dharamdev Pishorimal Anand on 26 September 1923[8][9] in the Shakargarh tehsil of the Gurdaspur district in Punjab.His father Pishori Lal Anand was a well-to-do advocate in Gurdaspur District Court. Dev was the third of four sons born to Anand. One of Dev's younger sisters Sheel Kanta Kapur, is the mother of film director Shekhar Kapur. His older brothers were Manmohan Anand (Advocate, Gurdaspur Dist. Court), Chetan Anand and Vijay Anand. He did his schooling till matriculation from Sacred Heart School, Dalhousie (then in Punjab), and went to Government College Dharamshala before going to Lahore to study. Later Dev completed a B.A. degree in English Literature from the Government College, Lahore in British India.
Career
After completing his BA degree in English literature from the Government College, Lahore (then in British India). Anand left his hometown for Bombay in the early 1940s. He began his career in the military censor's office at Churchgate, for a monthly salary of Rs. 65. Later, he worked as a clerk in an accounting firm for a salary of Rs. 85. He joined his older brother, Chetan, as a member of the Indian People's Theatre Association (IPTA). Anand aspired to become a performer after seeing Ashok Kumar's performance in films such as Achhut Kanya and Kismet.Anand quoted in an interview that "I remember when I gate-crashed into the office of the man who gave me the first break, he kept looking at me – Babu Rao Pai of Prabhat Film Studios. At that time he made up his mind that this boy deserves a break and later mentioned to his people that 'this boy struck me because of his smile and beautiful eyes and his tremendous confidence.'Then he was soon offered the lead role in Prabhat Films' Hum Ek Hain (1946), a film about Hindu-Muslim unity, where Dev Anand played a Hindu boy and was paired opposite Kamala Kotnis.While shooting the film in Pune, Anand befriended the actor Guru Dutt. Between them, they agreed that if one of them were to become successful in the film industry
Personal life
Suraiya and Dev Anand
Anand had a love affair with actress Suraiya from 1948 to 1951. Anand nicknamed Suraiya "Nosey", while to Suraiya, Dev Anand was "Steve", a name chosen from a book Dev Anand had given her. Suraiya also called Anand "Devina" and he called her "Suraiyana", while faking an Italian accent During the shooting of Jeet (1949), both Anand and Suraiya, had made plans for marriage and elopement, but were unsuccessful due to the opposition from Suraiya's maternal grandmother and maternal uncle. In the 'Star and Style' interview, Suraiya said that she gave in only when both her grandmother and her maternal uncle threatened to get Dev Anand killed. Suraiya and Anand were stopped from acting together after their last film in 1951 by her grandmother. Suraiya remained unmarried throughout her life till she died on 31 January 2004.
Anand was broken after the relationship ended. In 1954, Dev married Kalpana Kartik,an actress from Shimla, in a private marriage during the shooting of the film Taxi Driver. They have two children, son Suneil Anand, born 1956 and daughter Devina Anand.
Reception and legacy
Dev Anand with Prime Minister Nehru (second from left) and fellow actors Dilip Kumar (extreme left) and Raj Kapoor (extreme right) (c. 1950s).
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Anand at his autobiography Romancing with Life launch, 2007
Anand is regarded as one of the greatest actors of Indian cinema. Anand is noted for his charm, diverse roles and handsome face. One of the highest paid actors from 1950s to early 1970s, Anand appeared in Box Office India's "Top Actors" list sixteen times, (1948, 1951-1963, 1970-1971).[55] In 2022, he was placed in Outlook India's "75 Best Bollywood Actors" list. Anand was placed seventh among the "Greatest Bollywood Stars" in a UK poll celebrating 100 years of Indian cinema in 2013. He was a part of "Trinity – The Golden Trio" (along with Raj Kapoor and Dilip Kumar).
Death
Dev Anand died in his room at The Washington Mayfair Hotel in London at the age of 88 on 3 December 2011 of a cardiac arrest. His death came just two months after the release of his last film Chargesheet, which he directed and produced.Anand was reportedly in London for a medical checkup at the time of his death. On 10 December, his funeral service was held at a small chapel in London after which his coffin was taken to the Putney Vale Crematorium in southwest London. His ashes were returned to India for immersion burial in the Godavari River.
Dev Anand ka vah samay jab vah Pakistan ke lahaur college mein Deewar ko pakadkar khoob roe
Dev Anand ka yeh lamha Pakistan Lahore mein mashhoor hai. Unhone apni aatma ki gehraiyon mein dube hue ek aadmi ko deewar par khada dekhkar rote hue dekha tha. Is anubhav ne unhein gehrai se chhua aur unka vyaktitva prabhavit kiya. Unhone is anubhav ko apne jeevan mein ek moolyaankan aur chintan ke avasar ke roop mein liya, jo unke kai filmon mein dikhaya gaya. Is tarah ke prabhavshali anubhav kisi abhineta ya kalakar ke jeevan mein aksar unke kaam aur vyaktitva ko prabhavit karte hain.
Honors and tributes
Anand on a 2013 stamp of India
On the occasion of 100 years of Indian cinema, a postage stamp bearing his image and likeness was released by India Post to honor him on 3 May 2013.[81] In Anand's honor, a brass statue was unveiled at Walk of the Stars at Bandra Bandstand, along with his autograph, in February 2013.[82]
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