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Evergreen actor Dev Anand
September 26, 1923 - December 4, 2011
Evergreen star Dev Anand, one of the icons of
Indian cinema, died on Sunday the 4th December 2011 after suffering a massive cardiac arrest in
London. He was 88.Dev Anand, is a legendary Indian Bollywood actor and film
producer born September 26, 1923. At the age of 88 years Dev
was still known for his charm and an inspiring legend, an amazing grace
living gracefully. In September 2010, Dev's autobiography "Romancing with Life" was released by the Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh.
Dev's image lived like an evergreen star even at
the age of 88, due to his positive thinking, creativeness, to do some thing for his people and his nation. The iconic star is survived by his wife, former actress Kalpana Karthik,a son and a daughter.
Dev Anand in Gide film
Early Life
Dev Anand was born Dharam Pishorimal Anand in Gurdaspur in undivided Punjab.
He graduated in English literature from the Government College, Lahore.
His first film as an actor was Hum Ek Hain (1946). Ashok Kumar spotted Dev's
talent and picked him as the hero for the Bombay Talkies production, Ziddi, costarring Kamini Kaushal (1948).
In 1949, Dev turned producer and launched his own company Navketan, which continues to churn out movies.
Dev married with his favorite heroine Kalpana Kartik. The marriage and the birth of son
Sunil in 1956 did not affect Dev's career. His hit films at that time were Taxi driver, Munimji, CID,
Paying Guest and Kala Pani (1958). His first film in colour, Guide with Waheeda Rehman
was directed by his younger brother Vijay Anand. Jewel Thief, Johnny Mera Naam (1970),
Hare Rama Hare Krishna, Tere Mere Sapne, Des Pardes in 1978 were Dev's hit film.
Unlike Raj and Dilip, who slowed down in the Seventies, Dev continued to be a romantic hero.
Dev Anand is one of those few Indian actors/filmmakers who are politically aware
and active and are ready to stand up for the cause that is dear to them. He 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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Awards
Dev Anand received several awards, honours and recognitions, some prominent awards as
1991 - Winner Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award,
1996 -Star Screen Lifetime Achievement Award,
2001 - Padma Bhushan Award (India's third highest civilian award from the Government of India).
2001 - "Special Screen Award" for his contribution to Indian cinema.
2001 - "Evergreen Star of the Millennium" Award at the Zee Gold Bollywood Awards
2002 - Dadasaheb Phalke Award, India's highest award for cinematic excellence
2003 - "Lifetime Achievement Award" for ‘Outstanding Achievement in Indian Cinema’ at IIFA Award
2004 - "Legend of Indian Cinema" Award at Atlantic City (United States).
2004 - "Living Legend Award" by the Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
(FICCI)
2005 - "Sony Golden Glory Award"
2006 - "ANR Award" by the Akkineni International Foundation.
2006 - "Glory of India Award" by IIAF, London.
2007 - "Punjab Ratan" (Jewel of Punjab) Award by the World Punjabi Organisation (European Division)
In July 2000, in New York City, he was honoured by an Award at the hands of the then First Lady of the United States of America - Mrs. Hillary Rodham Clinton - for his 'Outstanding Contribution to Indian Cinema'.
In 2000, he was awarded the Indo-American Association "Star of the Millennium" Award in the Silicon Valley, California.
In 2005, he was honored with a "Special National Film Award" by the Government of Nepal at
Nepal’s first National Film Festival.
Bollywood mourns Dev Anand's death
Amitabh Bachchan: An era has come to an end .. Dev Anand leaves a void
never perhaps to be filled again .. his never give up belief, his joy of
life ! Had just met Dev Saheb at his premiere recently .. he was weak
but full of spirit ..the news papers confirming his passing away ..sad
Mahesh Bhatt: "Dev Anand is dead". As the new dawn breaks over Mumbai
I salute the memory of this star who has left left us with the glow of his smile.
Anupam Kher: So as a Tribute to Dev Saab let's only humm his Songs
today. Songs which became such an integral part of our lives. Ahbi na
jao chodkar... Dev Saab was Kind, Passionate, Courageous, Forthright, Charming,
Encouraging, Contemporary,Always a leader and a Great Human. Will Miss him.
Shah Rukh Khan: Dev sahib's sad demise makes me feel that the film
industry is incomplete & has lost its magical energy. May Allah bless his soul.
Akshay Kumar: One of the worst years so far, evergreen romantic
actor/director Dev Anand Saab, the one who romanced with life is.
Sandhya Mridul: RIP Dev sahab.. Abhi na jao chodh ke ke dil abhi bhara nahin..?
Arjun Rampal: Woke up to the saddest news and an emptiness in the
heart, Dev Saab the man who lived every moment to the fullest with greatest energy. RIP
Deepa Mehta: Dev Saab. From CID, to Hum Dono , Guide , Jewel thief .
To your vibrancy and belief in immortality - Well, you will live on , on and on
Madhuri Dixit: Sad to hear about Dev Anand's demise.
Shabana Azmi: Dev Saheb robustly lived life on his own terms. He will
be missed by millions but will live on thru his movies.I salute his spirit.
And the whole of Bollywood industry, actors, Dev fans mourns Dev Anand's death
Aaj phir Jeene ki Tamanna Hai... Vedio
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