News for 'Dev Anand'

88 facts you didn't know about Dev Anand -- IV

88 facts you didn't know about Dev Anand -- IV

Rediff.com12 Dec 2011

Presenting the fourth batch in a nine-part series on the late actor.

88 Facts You Didn't Know About Dev Anand -- II

88 Facts You Didn't Know About Dev Anand -- II

Rediff.com8 Dec 2011

Presenting the second batch of some lesser known aspects of the late star's life.

'I don't think anyone can even copy Dev Anand'

'I don't think anyone can even copy Dev Anand'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2011

Former Indian Cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar remembers how Dev Anand's energy amazed him.

Dinesh Hingoo: 'Johnny Lever Considers Me His Mentor'

Dinesh Hingoo: 'Johnny Lever Considers Me His Mentor'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2026

'I was very close to Kader Khan. Whenever he wrote dialogues and scenes, he would often write my name next to certain roles. He would personally recommend me to directors. Such was his stature that directors would immediately pay attention to his suggestions.'

Looking at Dev Anand's slick, stylish Johny Mera Naam

Looking at Dev Anand's slick, stylish Johny Mera Naam

Rediff.com20 Jun 2013

Sukanya Verma re-visits Dev Anand-Hema Malini's 1970 film, Johny Mera Naam.

Dev Anand given a tearful farewell in London

Dev Anand given a tearful farewell in London

Rediff.com10 Dec 2011

Actor Dev Anand, who ruled the hearts of millions of film enthusiasts for over six decades, was on Saturday bid a tearful adieu as his mortal remains were consigned to flames amid the tunes of some of his most memorable songs Abhi Na Jao Chor ke and Gaata Rahe Mera Dil. The funeral ceremony was attended by a large number of people, including his family and close friends like Lord Meghnad Desai and Sahara chief Subroto Roy. His last rites were held according to Hindu tradition

How the Dev Anand-Suraiya love affair ended

How the Dev Anand-Suraiya love affair ended

Rediff.com9 Dec 2011

Presenting an excerpt from Dev Anand's autobiography, Romancing With Life.

PIX: When Dev Anand visited the Rediff office

PIX: When Dev Anand visited the Rediff office

Rediff.com7 Dec 2011

Suparn Verma remembers the time he spent with the legend during a Rediff Chat.

Amitabh: One never associated Dev Anand with death

Amitabh: One never associated Dev Anand with death

Rediff.com5 Dec 2011

The Big B says the first reaction when the news broke out was of disbelief.

'One never associated Dev Anand with death, only life'

'One never associated Dev Anand with death, only life'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2011

From their first meeting to the last, Dev Anand etched himself on Dinesh Raheja's heart and mind.

Amar Singh to act in Dev Anand's next

Amar Singh to act in Dev Anand's next

Rediff.com16 Mar 2009

Samajvadi Party General Secretary Amar Singh has accepted an offer from Dev Anand to star in the filmmaker's next venture.

M M Keeravani: 'Suman Kalyanpur Was The Quiet Achiever'

M M Keeravani: 'Suman Kalyanpur Was The Quiet Achiever'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

'Her voice was very rich in timbre and at the same time very soothing.'

Filmi Family Tree: Know who Dev Anand's filmmaker nephew is?

Filmi Family Tree: Know who Dev Anand's filmmaker nephew is?

Rediff.com4 Mar 2014

Think you know everything about your favourite Bollywood stars? Test your gyaan here!

88 Facts You Didn't Know About Dev Anand

88 Facts You Didn't Know About Dev Anand

Rediff.com7 Dec 2011

In the first part of this nine-part special series, we highlight little known facts of the late legend's life.

Dev Anand: Will work till something happens to me

Dev Anand: Will work till something happens to me

Rediff.com2 Feb 2011

Patcy N finds what keeps evergreen Bollywood hero Dev Anand going strong at 87.

Dev Anand: I will remake Hare Rama Hare Krishna

Dev Anand: I will remake Hare Rama Hare Krishna

Rediff.com3 Aug 2010

Interview of legendary actor Dev Anand.

Operation Safed Sagar Review: Eye In The Sky, Feet On Ground

Operation Safed Sagar Review: Eye In The Sky, Feet On Ground

Rediff.com7 Aug 2026

Operation Safed Sagar is prime purpose may be to honour IAF warriors but it is an inadvertent reminder of how we went from a nation of Jung na hone denge to Ghar mein ghus ke marenge, observes Sukanya Verma.

Have a favourite Dev Anand song, film, anecdote? Write in!

Have a favourite Dev Anand song, film, anecdote? Write in!

Rediff.com5 Dec 2011

Share your favourite Dev Anand memory with us!

Dev Anand taught me what it meant to be hip, cool and Indian

Dev Anand taught me what it meant to be hip, cool and Indian

Rediff.com6 Dec 2011

'Dev Anand was the king of my generation -- Western in his sensibilities and very carefree. I was in love with those movies and the promise of the exciting world that they presented,' recalls Aseem Chhabra.

'Dhurandhar's Shararat Is Receiving So Much Love'

'Dhurandhar's Shararat Is Receiving So Much Love'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2026

'The song in Stree was written in the script... So it was not like some other films where it suddenly cuts to a song. This song moves the story forward.'

What made Dev Anand different from Raj Kapoor, Dilip Kumar?

What made Dev Anand different from Raj Kapoor, Dilip Kumar?

Rediff.com26 Sep 2012

Sudarshana Dwivedi looks back at her encounter with the legendary Dev Anand.

Dev Anand's funeral to be held in London on Saturday

Dev Anand's funeral to be held in London on Saturday

Rediff.com7 Dec 2011

Legendary actor-filmmaker Dev Anand's last rites will be performed in London on Saturday, following which his ashes will be flown to India for a memorial ceremony in Mumbai, the centre of the thespian's work for six decades.

What made Dev Anand different from Raj Kapoor, Dilip Kumar?

What made Dev Anand different from Raj Kapoor, Dilip Kumar?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2011

Sudarshana Dwivedi looks back at her encounter with the legendary Dev Anand.

Father's Day Special: Getting to know Dev Anand

Father's Day Special: Getting to know Dev Anand

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

Son Suneil Anand talks about his famous father, and their life together.

Revisiting Dev Anand-Asha Parekh's frothy romance, Jab Pyar Kisise Hota Hai

Revisiting Dev Anand-Asha Parekh's frothy romance, Jab Pyar Kisise Hota Hai

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

In our special series re-visiting great Hindi film classics, we look back at Dev Anand and Asha Parekh's Jab Pyar Kisise Hota Hai (1961).

Classic revisted: Timeless allure of Dev Anand-Waheeda Rehman's Kala Bazar

Classic revisted: Timeless allure of Dev Anand-Waheeda Rehman's Kala Bazar

Rediff.com12 Jun 2014

In our special series re-visiting great Hindi film classics, we look back at Dev Anand and Waheeda Rehman starrer Kala Bazar(1960).

'In his later years, my dad Dev Anand was not given his due'

'In his later years, my dad Dev Anand was not given his due'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2011

Son Suneil Anand talks about his famous father, and their life together.

The Importance Of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi!

The Importance Of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi!

Rediff.com29 May 2026

If you are feeling depressed, just watch this 15 year old on your TV! Your blues will fly away, exclaims Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

'Everyone loved DevSaab'

'Everyone loved DevSaab'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

'He was one of his kind.' 'He walked at the speed of a run.' 'He wore full-sleeve shirts no matter what or when.' 'He always drove himself.'

'He insisted I call him 'Dev'

'He insisted I call him 'Dev'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

'I would like to feel that he had a special place in his heart for me as I do in my heart to this day.'

'Deep down, he remained Dharamdev Anand'

'Deep down, he remained Dharamdev Anand'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

'A simple boy from Gurdaspur, whom I caught glimpses of when he was sitting alone in his penthouse, reflecting on life and how far he had come.'

Jim Sarbh: 'I'm Not Much Of A Watch Guy'

Jim Sarbh: 'I'm Not Much Of A Watch Guy'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2026

'I do have a couple watches that I like very much, one my dad gave me. But I only wear it with a more formal kind of a look... Otherwise, in my day-to-day life, I don't wear a watch.'

Waheeda Attends Kamini Kaushal's Prayer Meet

Waheeda Attends Kamini Kaushal's Prayer Meet

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

Waheeda Rehman and Jaya Bachchan attended the prayer meet for Kamini Kaushal at the Nehru Centre in Mumbai.

The Story Behind Chalte Chalte Mere Yeh Geet Yaad Rakhna

The Story Behind Chalte Chalte Mere Yeh Geet Yaad Rakhna

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

'Bappi Lahiri was looking for a break so he and his father would meet me.' 'I told Director Bhisham Kohli about this promising young boy from Kolkata, and Bappi came over with his harmonium.' 'Bappi played this composition and Bhisham liked it immediately.' 'As we were discussing, I said I would give the words, and that's how I wrote this song.'

Why John Abraham-Bipasha Basu Split

Why John Abraham-Bipasha Basu Split

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

John Abraham and Bipasha Basu emerged as a popular power duo who set new fitness goals for their audience.

Asha Bhosle: 'Dum Maro Dum Was Banned By The Government'

Asha Bhosle: 'Dum Maro Dum Was Banned By The Government'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

'Today, if 50 songs are composed, one or two work. In the 1970s, all 50 would work.'

Katrina Kaif-Ranbir Kapoor's Big Break-Up

Katrina Kaif-Ranbir Kapoor's Big Break-Up

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

One of the reasons for Katrina Kaif and Ranbir Kapoor's break-up was reported as family pressure.