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Actor · Hindi Cinema

Dev Anand

Golden Age1946–2011

The evergreen romantic and Bollywood’s original style icon, Dev Anand brought a breezy, urbane charm to the screen for over six decades. He co-founded Navketan Films, championing offbeat storytelling. His puffed hair and jaunty walk made him a fashion trendsetter for a generation.

Honours: Dadasaheb Phalke Award (2002); Padma Bhushan; Filmfare Best Actor.

Filmography

80 films · compiled from Wikidata

Recent & Ongoing

Aman Ke Farishtey poster

Aman Ke Farishtey

2000s

Charge Sheet

Tadbeer Se Bigdi Hui Taqdeer Bana Le

Mr Prime Minister poster

Mr Prime Minister

Love at Times Square poster

Love at Times Square

Censor poster

Censor

The 1990s

Main Solah Baras Ki poster

Main Solah Baras Ki

Return of Jewel Thief poster

Return of Jewel Thief

Sau Crore poster

Sau Crore

Awwal Number poster

Awwal Number

Best known for: Guide · Jewel Thief · Hare Rama Hare Krishna · CID · Johny Mera Naam

Did You Know?

He never stopped directing and starring in films well into his 80s.
His signature black-coat look was reportedly once “banned” for causing a stir.
Sridevi is widely regarded as Hindi cinema’s first female superstar to open films on her name alone.
India produces more feature films per year than any other country in the world, across many languages.
The Filmfare Award trophy, nicknamed “the Black Lady,” has honoured Hindi film excellence since 1954.

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