Dev Anand’s 100th birth anniversary: Facts about the legend

By Editorji News Desk
Published on | Sep 26, 2023

Worked as a clerk

Dev Anand worked as a clerk in an accountancy firm during his struggling days in Mumbai. He also worked at the Military Censor Office.

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Ashok Kumar was his inspiration

After watching Ashok Kumar's performance in films like ‘Achhut Kanya’ and ‘Kismat’, he aspired to be an actor.

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First big break

Ashok Kumar gave Dev Anand his first big break by casting him as a hero for ‘Ziddi’ (1948). The veteran actor spotted him hanging around the studios.

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Honoured with Padma Bhushan

Dev Anand was honoured with the Padma Bhushan in 2001 and with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2002 for his contribution to Indian cinema.

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An activist

Dev Anand led a group of film personalities who stood up against the Internal Emergency imposed by the then Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi.

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Directorial ventures

He directed 19 films and produced 35 films. 7 directorial ventures and 18 films were successful at the box office.

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He died in London

Dev Anand died due to a cardiac arrest in his room at The Washington Mayfair Hotel in London on December 3, 2011. He was 88.

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