In later years, he starred many successful films such as Jaal (1952), Pocket Maar (1956), Munimji (1955), Funtoosh (1956) and Paying Guest (1957). His breakthrough Baazi (1951), is regarded as the forerunner of the spate of 'Bombay Noir' films that followed in Bollywood in the 1950s. In 1949, Anand launched his own company Navketan Films, under this banner, he produced and directed some of his most successful films. In late 40s, Anand was offered a few roles starring as the male lead opposite singer-actress Suraiya in woman-oriented films such as Vidya (1948), Jeet (1949), Afsar (1950) and Sanam (1951). In 1946, he debuted with lead role in Prabhat Films' Hum Ek Hain, a film about Hindu-Muslim unity. Most of Dev Anand's movies explored his viewpoint of the world and often highlighted many socially relevant topics. Ī fast dialogue delivery style and nodding while doing do soon became the trademarks of Anand's acting in movies. He has won the Filmfare Award for Best Actor twice and Filmfare's Lifetime Achievement Award in 1993. 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. He was one of the most successful actors of Indian cinema and a part of 'Trinity- The Golden Trio' along with Raj Kapoor and Dilip Kumar. Padma Bhushan (2001) Dadasaheb Phalke Award (2002)ĭharamdev Pishorimal Anand (26 September 1923 – 3 December 2011), better known as Dev Anand, was an Indian actor, writer, director and producer known for his work in Hindi cinema, through a career that spanned over six decades.

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