Happy birthday to Dev Anand.
The viewers of bollywood films wish happy birthday to evergreen star Dev Anand. Along with Raj Kapoor and Dilip Kumar he was one of the most popular stars of bollywood films of the 50s and 60s.
He acted opposite most of the leading actresses of the 50s and 60s and most of his romantic of the golden age remained hits. Some of his successful films include Taxi-Driver with Nalini Jayant, CID with Wahida Rehman, Kalapani with Madhubala, Kalabazar with Wahida Rehman, etc. His production banner Navketan was the pivot around which his brothers Chetan Anand and Vijay Anand contributed a lot.
In the 60s, Dev Anand acted in successful films like Guide, Jewel Thief, etc. Guide was based on the epic literature of RK Narayan. Dev Anand received the filmfare award for the best actor for his performance in the film Guide. In Jewel Thief he successfully acted in the role of a detective to combat the group of burglers led by Ashok Kumar.
From the 70s Dev Anand started directing his films including Prem Pujari, Hare Rama Hare Krishna, etc. Even as a director he showed his class. As an actor he was known for his stylish andaz as he emulated the mannerisms of Hollywood actor Gregory Pegg. Another factor for which Dev Anand is still remembered is the quality music given in his films.
Composers like SD Burman, Shankar Jaikishan, Jaidev, OP Nayyar, gave everlasting music with Rafi’s songs like “tujhe jeevan ki dorme”, “khoya khoya chand”, “tere mere sapne”, “hum bekhudi me tumko bulaye” still remaining immortal. Even Kishore’s songs “jeevan ki safar me rahi”, “gata rahe mera dil”, “phulon ke rang se” had not lost their colour even today.
Dev Anand received Dadasaheb Phalke Award for his excellence in Indian cinema. The viewers expect him to continue the great work that he started 60 years ago.
I am one of the regular reader of Station Hollywood. I am great fan of composer Late Shankar Jaikishan. How come you forgot to give tribute to Late Jaikishan on his 38th death anniversary on September 12th. I felt very disappointed.
ReplyDeleteRegards,
Venkateshh
Professional Stage Singer
Mysore
Dear Venkateshji,
ReplyDeleteI got preoccupied and could not pay tribute to the giant of giants Jaikishan on the 12th September. I still consider him as one of the most versatile composer India has ever produced.
I apologize for it.
Souvik Chatterji.
Dev Anand had said he wanted to work till the last day of his life. At the age of 88 he is still making films.
ReplyDeleteHe can inspire the new generation with his enthuism.
Souvik Chatterji.