Today is September 26th. On this day, Dev Anand, an evergreen actor in the Hindi film industry, was born. This year marks the 101st anniversary of his birth. Dev Anand was born on September 26, 1923 in Gurudaspur, Punjab. He is an actor, writer, film producer and director. She is also known as the fashion icon of Bollywood. Dev Anand makes a fashion statement with his scarves, scarves and jackets. His black jacket and white shirt look is very famous.
Dev Anand’s film journey lasted 65 years. He has been immersed in movies his whole life. He died on December 3, 2011. The Government of India awarded Dev Anand the Padma Shri in 2001 and the Damasaheb Phalke Award in 2002 in recognition of his contribution to Indian cinema. Dev Anand’s full name is Dharamdev Anand. He rose to fame in the film industry as Dev Anand. His father, Pishori Lal Anand, was a barrister. Dev Anand was educated in Dalhousie.
Came to Mumbai with 3 rupees
Thereafter, he completed further studies at Lahore College. Dev Anand’s brothers Chetan Anand and Vijay Anand are also successful directors in the Indian film industry. His sister Sher Kanta Kapoor is the mother of the famous film director Shekhar Kapoor. Dev Anand said in an interview that when he came to Mumbai looking for a job, he had only Rs 3.
You can work even with a monthly salary of 65 rupees
Dev Anand moved to Bombay in the early 1940s. Here he started working in the Military Inspectorate Office to make ends meet, earning a monthly salary of Rs. Later, he also worked as a clerk in an accounting firm, earning a salary of 85 rupees. He is a member of the Indian People’s Theater Association (IPTA) along with his brother Chetan. Dev Anand also aspired to become an artist after watching Ashok Kumar’s performance in films like Achhut Kanya and Kismat.
Started acting career in 1946
“I remember when I walked into the office of the guy who gave me my first break, he kept looking at me,” Dev Anand said in an interview – from Prabhat Film Studios. Babu Rao Pai. At that time he decided that the boy deserved a break, later telling his people, “This boy impressed me because of his smile, his beautiful eyes and his huge confidence.” And he was soon in Prabhat Got a job with the film company” as the lead in “Hum Ek Hain” (1946).
Never looked back…
Devanand’s career as an actor began with the 1946 film Hum Ek Hain. “Ziddi” was released in 1947, by which time the flag of Devanand’s success had been raised in Bollywood. After Ziddi, Dev Anand did many hit films in his career. These include many movies including Vidya, Jeet, Afsar, Neeli, Do Sitare, Sanam, Ziddi, Baaji, Aandhiyan, Taxi Driver, House Number 44, Nau Do Gyarah, Pocket Maar, CID, Paying Guest, Guide.
In 1949, Dev Anand established his own film company. He named him Nafktan. That’s how he became a filmmaker. Dev Anand Sahab chose his friend Guru Dutt as director and produced a film. Its name was “Baaji” and the film was released in 1951 and was quite successful.
The first color movie guide was released in 1965.
His first color film was released in 1965 titled “Guide”, which was adapted from the novel by the famous author RK Narayan. The show is produced by his brother Vijay Anand. Waheeda Rehman stars in the film along with Dev Anand. This movie is one of Dev Saheb’s best movies. It is said that guides can no longer be produced. A movie like this is only made once.
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Life would have been different if I had married Suraiya.
Everyone knows the story between Dev Anand and Suraiya. Worked with him in 6 films. She begins to love Dev Anand after he saves Suraiya from drowning during a shooting, but Suraiya’s grandmother is against their relationship for religious reasons. Suraiya remained a virgin throughout her life. Dev Anand also admitted that he loved her. Had he married Suraiya, his life might have been different.
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It’s the birthday of these great people
Famous social reformer, educationist and freedom fighter Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar was born on September 26, 1820.
On September 26, 1888, Nobel Prize winner, American and British writer TS Eliot was born.
Important events on September 26
1087 – William II becomes King of England.
1777 – American Revolution: British troops capture Philadelphia.
1872 – The first temple is built in New York City.
1950 – United Nations forces capture Seoul from North Korean forces.
1950-Indonesia accepts membership of the United Nations.
1959 – Typhoon Vera, the most powerful typhoon in Japanese history, kills 4,580 people and leaves 1.6 million homeless.
1960 – The debate between two U.S. presidential candidates, John F. Kennedy and Richard M. Nixon, is televised for the first time.
1984 – Britain agrees to hand over Hong Kong to China.
