Dev Anand was an Indian film actor, born on 26 September 1923 in Shakargarh Tehsil.
The name is also commonly spelled Devanand and Devina Anand.
He died on 3 December 2011 in London at the age of 88.
He has 58 credited works on public record and has been recognised with Padma Bhushan and Dadasaheb Phalke Award.
The sections that follow break down Dev Anand's biography into quick facts, early life, career history, personal life and a year-by-year timeline.
Dev Anand — Early Life, Family and Education
Dev Anand was born on 26 September 1923 in Shakargarh Tehsil, and holds Indian nationality.
He is a sibling of Chetan Anand, Vijay Anand and Sheela Kanta Kapur.
He studied at Government College University.
He is recorded as speaking Hindi.
Dev Anand — Career and Professional Work
His professional record lists film actor, film director, film producer, screenwriter and writer as his occupations.
Dev Anand — Movies and TV Shows
Public databases list 58 screen credits for Dev Anand, spanning 1960 to 2011. That breaks down as 38 as cast member and 20 as director.
The most recent on record are Charge Sheet (2011), Tadbeer Se Bigdi Hui Taqdeer Bana Le (2009), Iddaru Attala Muddula Alludu (2006) and Mr Prime Minister (2005).
The 45 most recent are listed below, newest first.
| Year | Title | Credited as |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Charge Sheet | director |
| 2009 | Tadbeer Se Bigdi Hui Taqdeer Bana Le | cast member |
| 2006 | Iddaru Attala Muddula Alludu | director |
| 2005 | Mr Prime Minister | director |
| 2003 | Aman Ke Farishtey | cast member |
| 2003 | Love at Times Square | director |
| 2001 | Censor | director |
| 1998 | Main Solah Baras Ki | director |
| 1996 | Return of Jewel Thief | cast member |
| 1994 | Gangster | director |
| 1993 | Pyaar Ka Tarana | director |
| 1991 | Sau Crore | director |
| 1990 | Awwal Number | director |
| 1989 | Sachché Ká Bol-Bálá | director |
| 1989 | Lashkar | cast member |
| 1985 | Hum Naujawan | director |
| 1984 | Anand Aur Anand | director |
| 1982 | Swami Dada | director |
| 1980 | Lootmaar | director |
| 1980 | Man Pasand | cast member |
| 1978 | Des Pardes | director |
| 1977 | Kalabaaz | cast member |
| 1977 | Darling Darling | cast member |
| 1976 | Bullet | cast member |
| 1976 | Jaaneman | cast member |
| 1975 | Warrant | cast member |
| 1974 | Ishk Ishk Ishk | director |
| 1974 | Amir Garib | cast member |
| 1973 | Heera Panna | director |
| 1973 | Joshila | cast member |
| 1973 | Chhupa Rustam | cast member |
| 1973 | Shareef Budmaash | cast member |
| 1973 | Banarasi Babu | cast member |
| 1972 | Yeh Gulistan Hamara | cast member |
| 1971 | Hare Rama Hare Krishna | director |
| 1971 | Gambler | cast member |
| 1971 | Tere Mere Sapne | cast member |
| 1970 | Johny Mera Naam | cast member |
| 1970 | Prem Pujari | director |
| 1970 | The Evil Within | cast member |
| 1969 | Mahal | cast member |
| 1968 | Duniya | cast member |
| 1968 | Kahin Aur Chal | cast member |
| 1967 | Jewel Thief | cast member |
| 1966 | Pyar Mohabbat | cast member |
Dev Anand — Awards and Recognition
He has received 3 documented honours between 2001 and 2002.
They are the Dadasaheb Phalke Award (2002), the Padma Bhushan (2001) and the IIFA Lifetime Achievement Award.
| Award / Honour | Year |
|---|---|
| Padma Bhushan | 2001 |
| Dadasaheb Phalke Award | 2002 |
| IIFA Lifetime Achievement Award | — |
Dev Anand — Family, Marriage and Personal Life
He was married to Kalpana Kartik (married 1954, until 2011).
He is a parent to Suneil Anand.
He is associated with Mumbai as a place of residence.
Dev Anand — Net Worth: What Is Actually Verifiable
No audited net-worth figure for Dev Anand is on public record, so none is stated here.
His documented income sources are professional work as a film actor, film director, film producer, screenwriter and writer.
Why no number? Net-worth totals for public figures are almost never audited. BioStar publishes a figure only when a verifiable source exists, so this page describes income sources instead of guessing a total.
Dev Anand — Career Timeline
- 1923Born in Shakargarh Tehsil.
- 1954Married Kalpana Kartik.
- 19603 credited releases including Manzil and Bombai Ka Baboo.
- 19614 credited releases including Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja and Jab Pyar Kisi Se Hota Hai.
- 19735 credited releases including Heera Panna and Joshila.
- 2001Received the Padma Bhushan.
- 2002Received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award.
- 2011Died in London.
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Sources and Corrections
Every dated fact on this page comes from structured public records rather than from unsourced reporting. Primary reference: Wikidata Q320115 and the English Wikipedia entry. Records change; if you spot something out of date, please send a correction and we will review it.
