"Chargesheet, a movie releasing on 30th September, 2011 will star Dev Sahaab"... This was the news that started making the rounds and everyone was shocked! Yes, Dev Anand who was still young at heart at 88 and just like his autobigraphy believed "Romancing with Life", was a representative of everything that is lively, young and great!
Veteran actor Dev Anand was born as Dharam Dev Anand on 26th September, 1923 in the undivided Pakistan.
Dev Anand was a man with difference and brought his own style to the movies. His rapid-fire style dialogue delivery and nodding while speaking became Dev's signature styles. His movies are still remembered and audiences all over lap them up. 'Guide', 'Jewel Thief', 'Johnny Mera Naam' and 'Hare Raam Hare Krishna' were huge hits. Till date, Dev Anand has directed 19 films and produced 31 films of which 7 directorial ventures and 18 films respectively were commercially successful at the box office. He also wrote the story for 13 of his films.
Throughout his career, he has achieved much and received many awards and accolades. Awards like the Padma Bhushan in 2001, Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2002, Legend of Indian Cinema Award at Atlantic City in 2004, etc...
Dev Anand, a true legend is credited to give breaks to many like Jackie Shroff, Tabu, Richa Sharma, Amit Khanna and Rajesh Roshan.
FRIDAYMOVIEZ remembers Dev Sahab on his 89th Birth Anniversary and hopes that he is spreading smiles in a more beautiful world today!