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Dharamdev Anand, popularly known as Dev Anand, was an Indian film actor, writer, director, producer, and comedian known for his notable works in the history of Indian cinema. He is regarded as one of the most influential actors in the history of Indian cinema.

Anand aspired to become a performer after seeing Ashok Kumar's performance in films like Achhut Kanya and Kismet. He made his acting debut with Prabhat Films' Hum Ek Hain (1946).

Dev Anand was paired with singer-actress Suraiya in seven films together - Vidya (1948), Jeet (1949), Shair (1949), Afsar (1950), Nili (1950), Do Sitare (1951) and Sanam (1951), all of which were successful at the box office. His first sucess came with Ziddi (1948), co-starring Kamini Kaushal. His other films include - House No. 44 (1955), Pocket Maar (1956), Munimji (1955), Funtoosh (1956), C.I.D. (1956) and Paying Guest (1957) etc.

In 1949, he launched his own company Navketan Films with his elder brother Chetan Anand.

He had an intense emotional love affair with actress Suraiya during 1948-1951, but it could not come to the marriage altar, because of great opposition by Suraiya's maternal grandmother. Suraiya remained unmarried throughout her life, till she died on 31 January 2004. Later, in 1954, Dev Anand married actress Kalpana Kartik with whom he has two children, Suneil Anand and Devina Anand (Narang).

The Government of India honoured him with the Padma Bhushan in 2001 and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2002 for his contribution to Indian cinema. His career spanned more than 65 years with acting in 114 Hindi films, of which 92 have him play the main solo lead hero, and he did two English films.

Review

Romancing with Life is indeed a pleasure to read, but more than that it gives you an intimate view of the man, the legend, the eternal man of romance. The way he rises into stardom, the milestones in his life and his zest for life are all apparent in each line. Yet on feels a little disappointed in his miserliness in holding back too much, especially when it comes to other luminaries of his times, including his co-stars. For instance, his account of Madhubala, the Venus Queen of Indian cinema and his co-star in eight films, is only a half page and leaves you desperately wanting for more. --Fazal Rahman Jan 11, 2012

One of the best autobiographies I have read. I just lived the entire golden era of Bollywood through the book. Magnificent. I would call it his last blockbuster. Story of a boy from Gurdaspur who dreamt of making it big in the city of dreams, Bombay and how he did it ! Don't miss it. :) --Shyam Govind Oct 13, 2012

Dev sahaab has written his stories in a very attractive style; elegant English, I must say! He has written about almost all his friends & of their influential behavior in his life. I liked the book very much & its definitely worth reading. --Suhasini Srihari Mar 18, 2012

About the Author

Dev Anand was an award-winning actor, writer, director, and producer of Indian films in Hindi. Although his autobiography has been his only work, Dev Anand penned the story for 13 of his own films. Anand s writing style is pacy and effervescent, as he keeps the readers hooked to his every word. Anand s full name was Dharam Dev Pishorimal Anand. He was born on 26 September, 1923, in Gurdaspur. He graduated in English Literature from Government College, Lahore, and started his career as a Clerk in Accountancy. He then joined his elder brother Chetan Anand in the latter s theatrical engagements, from where he moved on to Hindi films. In a career spanning over sixty five years, Dev Anand acted in 114 films. He played the lead role in 104 of them. Anan

Indian actor, producer and director (1923–2011)

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Dev Anand (born Dharamdev Pishorimal Anand; 26 September 1923 – 3 December 2011) was an Indian actor, writer, director and producer known for his work in Hindi cinema. Anand is considered as one of the greatest and most successful actors in the history of Indian cinema. Through a career that spanned over six decades, he worked in more than 100 films. Anand is a recipient of four Filmfare Awards, including two for Best Actor. The Government of India honoured him with Padma Bhushan, Indian third highest civilian honour in 2001 and with Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2002.

In 1946, Anand debuted with a lead role in Prabhat Films's Hum Ek Hain, a film about Hindu-Muslim unity. He had his first commercial success in Ziddi (1948) and gained widespread recognition with the blockbuster crime thrillerBaazi (1951), which is regarded as the forerunner of the spate of "Bombay Noir" films that followed in Bollywood in the 1950s. In later years, he starred in top grossing films, such as Jaal (1952), Taxi Driver (1954), Insaniyat (1955), Munimji (1955), C.I.D. (1956), Paying Guest (1957), Kala Pani (1958) and Kala Bazar (1960). Anand acquired a romantic image with films such as Manzil (1960), Jab Pyar Kisi Se Hota Hai (1961), Hum Dono (1961), Asli-Naqli (1962) and Tere Ghar Ke Samne (1963).

The 1965 film Guide marked a major milestone in Anand's career. Based on the novel by R. K. Narayan, it became a box office success; and was entered for Best Foreign Language Film at the 38th Academy Awards. He reunited with Vijay Anand for the movie Jewel Thief (1967), based on the thriller genre, it went on to become a hit at the box office. In the 70s, he forayed into direction with espionage drama Prem Pujari. Throu