Achievements
- DEV ANAND won two FILMFARE AWARDS for ‘BEST ACTOR’–in 1958 for his performance in the film “Kala Paani”, and in 1966 for his performance in Navketan Intemational’s “Guide” .
- In 1993, DEV ANAND received the FILMFARE ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’.
- In 1996 he received the SCREEN VIDEOCON ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’.
- In 1997 he was given the MUMBAI ACADEMY OF MOVING IMAGES Award for his outstanding services to the Indian Film Industry.
- In 1998, he was given a ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ by the Ujala Anandlok Film Awards Committee in Calcutta.
- In 1999, he received the Sansui ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ for his immense contribution to Indian Cinema, in New Delhi.
- In the year 2000, he was awarded the Film Goers ‘Mega Movie Maestro of the Millenium’ Award in Mumbai.
- In July 2000, in New York City, DEV ANAND was honored by an Award at the hands of the then First Lady of the United States of America–Mrs. Hillary Rodham Clinton–for his outstanding contribution to Indian Cinema.
- DEV ANAND was awarded the Indo-American Association ‘Star of the Millenium’ Award in the Silicon Valley, California.
- The PRESIDENT OF INDIA honored DEV ANAND with the prestigious ‘PADMA BHUSHAN’ Award on India’s Republic Day– August 15, 2001.
- Donna Ferrar–Member New York State Assembly honored and issued a New York State Assembly Citation to DEV ANAND for his ‘Outstanding Contribution to the Cinematic Arts, Worthy of the Esteem and Gratitude of the Great State of New York’ on May 1, 2001.
- In April 2003, the IFFA Awards Committee in Johannesburg, South Africa gave DEV ANAND a ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’.
- The Dadabhai Naoroji Millenium Award - 2003 was conferred on DEV ANAND in Mumbai for his ‘Lifetime Magnificent Achievements and Devotions and Dedication to the Indian Film Industry’.
- Mr. DEV ANAND has earned a place in the LIMCA BOOK OF RECORDS making him the only person in the world who has been playing a hero in films for 58 years.
- Most recently, on September 26, 2003, the Thespian DEV ANAND was Honored by the County of Los Angeles, and Member of Congress, Mr. Bob Filner in Los Angeles, U.S.A., ‘In Recognition of Your Achievements in Indian Cinema’.
- On 29th December 2003, the EVERGREEN BOLLYWOOD HERO ‘DEV ANAND’ was conferred with the prestigious ‘DADA SAHEB PHALKE AWARD’ for his outstanding contribution to Indian cinema. The award was given to him by the PRESIDENT OF INDIA, MR. A P J ABDUL KALAM.
- On 17th January 2004, Indo- American Society felicitates Dev Anand
- In 2004, he was honoured with the Living Legend Award by the Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) in recognition of his contribution to the Indian entertainment industry.
- In 2005, he was honoured with the “Sony Golden Glory Award”
- In 2005, he was honoured with a “Special National Film Award” by the Government of Nepal at Nepal’s first National Film Festival. He got this honour for his contribution to its film industry.
- In January of 2006, he was conferred with “ANR Award” by the Akkineni International Foundation.
- He is a recipient of the “Glory of India Award” by IIAF, London.
- In october of 2007, he was conferred with the “Punjab Ratan” (Jewel of Punjab) Award by the World Punjabi Organisation (European Division) for his outstanding contribution in the field of art and entertainment.
