The 'evergreen hero', Dev Anand was born as Devdutt Pishorimal Anand and he was one of the most popular stars the Hindi Film Industry has seen. In his younger days, he was considered the epitome of the suave, urban gentleman. Anand's good looks and fun-filled and yet meaningful films ensured him a very special niche in the public mind.
Dev Anand was born in Gurdaspur in Punjab to a well-to-do advocate. He graduated in English literature from the Government College, Lahore. His love for acting made him leave his hometown. Dev began his career in the military censor office at Churchgate, Mumbai, for a princely salary of Rs 160. He was soon offered a break as an actor by Prabhat Talkies to star in their Hum Ek Hain (1946). While shooting for the film in Pune, Dev struck a friendship with fellow actor Guru Dutt. And in 1949, he launched Navketan along with elder brother Chetan Anand. Some of his popular films include:
Awards received by Dev Anand He has received three Filmfare Awards: 
* 1958 - Best Actor for Kalapani
* 1966 - Best Film for Guide * 1991 - Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award National honours and recognitions * 1996 - Star Screen Lifetime Achievement Award * 1997 - Mumbai Academy of Moving Images Award for his Outstanding Services to the Indian Film Industry * 1998 - Lifetime Achievement Award by the Ujala Anandlok Film Awards Committee in Kolkata * 1999 - Sansui Lifetime Achievement Award for his 'Immense Contribution to Indian Cinema' in New Delhi * 2000 - Film Goers' Mega Movie Maestro of the Millennium Award in Mumbai * 2001 - Padma Bhushan Award * 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 in Johannesburg, South Africa [45]
* 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 * 2008 - Lifetime Achievement Award by Ramya Cultural Academy * 2008 - Lifetime Achievement Award by Rotary Club of Bombay * 2008 - Awarded at the IIJS Solitaire Awards * 2009 - Outstanding contribution to Indian cinema at the Max Stardust Awards * 2010 - Phalke Ratna Award by Dadasaheb Phalke Academy * 2010 - Rashtriya Gaurav Award * 2011 - Rashtriya Kishore Kumar Samman from the Government of Madhya Pradesh * 2011 - NDTV Indian of the Year's Lifetime Achievement Award with Rahul Dravid Dev Anand died in a hotel in London at the age of 88 on 3 December 2011. He suffered from a cardiac arrest. (Last Updated on : 17-04-2012) |
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