Dev Anand, fondly remembered as one of the most stylish and charismatic actors in Indian cinema, had a career that spanned over six decades. He acted in more than 100 films.
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The “evergreen hero” Dev Anand may no longer be with us, but his charm, charisma, and unforgettable contribution to Indian cinema continue to live on. On the occasion of the late legend’s 102nd birth anniversary, Bollywood actor Jackie Shroff shared a heartfelt tribute.
Jackie took to Instagram Stories and posted a moving video montage that featured rare black-and-white pictures of Dev Anand.
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The clips came from some of the most memorable songs from his films, including ‘Dil Ka Bhanwar Kare Pukar’ from ‘Tere Ghar Ke Samne’ (1963), ‘Khwab Ho Tum Ya Koi Haqeeqat’ from ‘Teen Devian’ (1965), ‘Hai Apna Dil To Awara’ from ‘Solva Saal’ (1958), and ‘Ankhon Hi Ankhon Mein’ from ‘C.I.D.’ (1956).
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Along with the video, Jackie added a simple but emotional caption: “Remembering Dev Saab on his birth anniversary.”
Dev Anand, fondly remembered as one of the most stylish and charismatic actors in Indian cinema, had a career that spanned over six decades. He acted in more than 100 films.
He first appeared as a lead actor in ‘Hum Ek Hain’ (1946), a film by Prabhat Films that carried a message of Hindu-Muslim unity. His first taste of commercial success came two years later with ‘Ziddi’ (1948).
But it was the 1951 crime thriller ‘Baazi’ that truly made him a star. The film not only established Dev Anand as a leading man but also opened the doors for the ‘Bombay Noir’ trend that dominated Hindi cinema in the 1950s.
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From the 1950s through the 1970s, Dev Anand delivered one hit after another. Movies like ‘Jaal’, ‘Taxi Driver’, ‘Insaniyat’, ‘C.I.D.’, ‘Paying Guest’, ‘Kala Pani’, ‘Kala Bazar’, ‘Guide’, ‘Jewel Thief’, ‘Johny Mera Naam’ and ‘Hare Rama Hare Krishna’ are still regarded as classics today.
Even in the later decades of the 1970s and 1980s, he continued to stay relevant with films such as ‘Amir Garib’, ‘Warrant’, ‘Darling Darling’, ‘Des Pardes’, and ‘Swami Dada’.
Some of his most celebrated performances came from movies like ‘Munimji’, ‘Funtoosh’, ‘Baarish’, ‘Nau Do Gyarah’, ‘Solva Saal’, ‘Prem Pujari’, ‘Tere Mere Sapne’ and ‘Heera Panna’.
In 2011, Dev Anand released ‘Chargesheet’, a film he also directed, which turned out to be his last outing.
Over his lifetime, Dev Anand received several honours, including the Padma Bhushan and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2002.
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