Personal Information

Full Name: Dev Anand

Nickname: Dev Saab, Evergreen Star, The Charmer of Indian Cinema

Country/State: India

Date of Birth: 1923-09-26

Languages Known: Hindi, English, Punjabi, Urdu

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Food Habit: Non-Vegetarian

Religion: Hinduism

Hobbies: Yoga, reading literature, filmmaking, directing, producing, traveling, staying youthful and active

Education

School: Sacred Heart School, Dalhousie (early education); also attended schools in Gurdaspur area

College: Government College, Lahore (now in Pakistan)

Degrees Obtained: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English Literature

Physical Stats

Height: 179 cm

Weight: 70 kg

Family Information

Parents: Father: Pishori Lal Anand (freedom fighter, lawyer, Arya Samaj scholar) Mother: Not prominently named (homemaker)

Siblings: Elder Brother: Chetan Anand (film director, producer) Younger Brother: Vijay Anand (film director, producer, actor) Sister: Sheel Kanta Kapur (mother of director Shekhar Kapur)

Marital Status: married

Wife: Kalpana Kartik

Children: 2

Career

Current Position: Late Actor, Director, Producer, Writer

Skills:

Net Worth: Approximately ₹340-400 crore

Awards & Achievements: Padma Bhushan (2001) – India's third-highest civilian honor Dadasaheb Phalke Award (2002) – India's highest film honor Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award (1991) Multiple Filmfare nominations and wins for acting/directing Known as one of Bollywood's "Evergreen Heroes"; over 110 films, iconic roles in Guide, Baazi, Jewel Thief, Johnny Mera Naam, Tere Ghar Ke Samne; pioneered stylish, urban romantic heroes

Biography Details

Dev Anand (September 26, 1923 – December 3, 2011), born Dharamdev Pishorimal Anand in Shakargarh, Punjab (now Pakistan), was Bollywood's "Evergreen Star" – an actor, director, producer, and writer who charmed audiences for over six decades. From a Punjabi Khatri family (with brothers Chetan and Vijay also in films), he graduated from Government College, Lahore, and debuted in Hum Ek Hain (1946). Hits like Ziddi, Baazi, and Guide (which he produced) made him a style icon.

Co-founder of Navketan Films, he married actress Kalpana Kartik in 1954; they had son Suneil and daughter Devina. Known for youthful energy, he directed films like Prem Pujari. Honored with Padma Bhushan and Dadasaheb Phalke, he passed away in London at 88 due to cardiac arrest. His legacy of romance, innovation, and charisma endures in timeless classics.

• December 3, 2025 (14th death anniversary, discussions carried into 2026): Veteran actor Shatrughan Sinha paid heartfelt tributes, sharing throwback photos from collaborations like Prem Pujari and Gambler. He recalled Dev Anand's life-changing advice against plastic surgery and called him one of the most stylish, evergreen heroes whose motivation remains close.
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• Ongoing tributes: Celebrities, multiplexes (e.g., Ashoka Nil Multiplex), and fans remembered him as the "ultimate charmer" with charisma and timeless songs; articles highlighted his enduring legacy through iconic music and roles.
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• Legacy focus: Discussions on his Navketan Films, youthful persona, and influence persist; no major new projects, but archival revivals, song specials, and fan events continue in 2026, emphasizing his never-aging charm.

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