Watch: Remembering Dev Anand through his songs
We remember the legend through his fabulous songs.
Abhi Na Jao Chhodkar, Hum Dono (1965)
Abhi Na Jao Chhodkar, Hum Dono (1965)
One of Dev Anand's most romantic songs, Abhi Na Jao Chodkar was sung by Mohammed Rafi and Asha Bhosle.
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Dev Anand looked dashing, as he serenaded his lady, Sadhana. The song has many layers in it. As the film unfolds, Sadhana has no choice but to leave and then come back for a happy ending.
Dev Anand acted and produced Hum Dono. It was written by his brother Vijay Anand and directed by Amarjeet, who worked in Dev Anand's production house Navketan studios.
Image: Abhi Na Jao Chhodkar, Hum Dono (1965)
Mana Janaab Ne Pukara Nahi, Paying Guest (1957)
He made a charming couple with Nutan.
Paying Guest was directed by Subodh Mukherjee.
Image: Mana Janaab Ne Pukara Nahi, Paying Guest (1957)
Accha Ji Main Haari, Kala Pani (1958)
A playful lover's tiff, Accha Ji Main Haari was composed by S D Burman, and sung by Mohammed Rafi and Asha Bhosle. Madhubala does a good job of wining over Dev Anand here.
Image: Accha Ji Main Haari, Kala Pani (1958)
Hum Bekhudi Main Tum Ko Pukare, Kala Pani (1958)
Dev Anand gave a striking performance in this film about a young man who learns about his father's wrongful implication in a 15-year-old murder, and vows to bring the true criminals to justice.
Image: Hum Bekhudi Main Tum Ko Pukare, Kala Pani (1958)
Khoya Khoya Chand, Kala Bazar (1960)
Kala Bazar was written and directed by Vijay Anand, who also acted in the film.
Image: Khoya Khoya Chand, Kala Bazar (1960)
Hai Apna Do To Awaara, Solva Saal (1958)
The film has been directed by Raj Khosla, who also made a special appearance in it.
A beautiful romantic film, Dev Anand plays a journalist, who helps Waheeda Rehman retrieve her stolen necklace from Pran.
Image: Hai Apna Do To Awaara, Solva Saal (1958)
Yeh Dil Na Hato Bechara, Jewel Thief (1967)
Jewel Thief is perhaps one of Vijay Anand's best films. A crime thriller, it is loved by people even today.The music was scored by S D Burman and sung by Kishore Kumar.
Image: Yeh Dil Na Hato Bechara, Jewel Thief (1967)
Phoolon Ke Rang Se, Prem Pujari (1970)
While Prem Pujari did not do too well at the box office, the songs like Rangeela Re, Shokhiyon Mein and Phoolon Ke Rang Se were a huge hit.
Image: Phoolon Ke Rang Se, Prem Pujari (1970)
Pal Bhar Ke Liye Koi Hume Pyar Karle, Johny Mera Naam (1970)
The music was composed by Kalyanji-Anandji, and sung by Kishore Kumar. The song Pal Bhar Ke Liye is so popular till date that it was even used in an episode of The Simpsons in 2006.
Dev Anand and Pran play brothers who get separated in childhood.
Johny Mera Naam was the highest grossing Hindi film of the year, and the seventh highest grossing Hindi film of the decade.
Image: Pal Bhar Ke Liye Koi Hume Pyar Karle, Johny Mera Naam (1970)
Gata Rahe Mera Dil, Guide (1965)
Guide was India's official entry for the Annual Academy Awards.
Image: Gata Rahe Mera Dil, Guide (1965)
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