Though the most handsome and great super star of Bollywood Dev Anand and Shammi Kapoor they are no more. were never seen together in any film,but now filmmaker Kadar Kashmiri has roped in their sons in his ambitious movie, Ali Peter John.

According to reports The movie will produced under the banner of Ashwin Kumar Productions company, will feature both actor’s sons Suneil Anand and Aditya Raj Kapoor in pivotal roles.

Legendary actor Dev Anand, the ‘evergreen romantic superstar’ of Indian cinema, died in London on Saturday night following a cardiac arrest. He was 88.

Dev Anand, was in London for medical check up, was not keeping well for the last few days, family sources said. His son Sunil was with him when he breathed last.

Amitabh Bachchan on Sunday morning tweeted, “Just reading news about Dev Saheb.. praying it is not true… He was such a positive person.. never associated death with him..”

Dev Anand made his debut as an actor in 1946 in ‘Hum Ek Hain’. By the time his ‘Ziddi’ was released in 1947 he was a superstar and has never looked back.

Versatile Dev Anand has given countless hits like ‘Paying Guest’, ‘Baazi’, ‘Jewel Thief ‘, ‘CID’, ‘Johny Mera Naam’, ‘Amir Garib’, ‘Warrant’, ‘Hare Rama Hare Krishna’ and ‘Des
Pardes’.

For his outstanding contribution to Indian cinema, Dev Anand was honoured with the prestigious the ‘Padma Bhushan’ in 2001 and ‘Dada Saheb Phalke Award’ in 2002.

He established his film production company ‘Navketan International Films’ in 1949 and has produced more than 35 movies.

Dev Anand won two Filmfare Awards – India’s equivalent of the Oscars – in 1958 for his performance in the film ‘Kala Paani’ (Black Water) and in 1966 for his performance in ‘Guide’.

‘Guide’ went on to win Filmfare Awards in five other categories including ‘Best Film’ and ‘Best Director’ and was sent as India’s entry for the Oscars in the foreign film
category that year.

He co-produced the English Version of ‘Guide’ with the Nobel Laureate Pearl S Buck (‘The Good Earth’).

In 1993, he received a Filmfare ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ and in 1996 he received a Screen Videocon ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’.

Of late he was involved in the direction of a new all American film Project ‘Song Of Life’ – a musical love story which was to be shot in the United States.

He was to play the central character in the film which was to have a predominantly American star cast.

Dev Anand is the second of three brothers who were active in Hindi Cinema. His brothers are Chetan Anand and Vijay Anand. Their sister, Sheel Kanta Kapur, is the mother of renowned film director Shekhar Kapur.

Last year on the occasion of 60th anniversary of his home production Navketan films, Dev Anand announced his film Chargesheet. Yesterday, the evergreen star launched the movie’s first look along with the cast of the film at Hotel Novatel in Mumbai.

And guess who plays the hero in the film! Yes! it’s Dev saab who plays a CBI offcer in the film and is shown cracking an underworld nexus in his unique rocking style.

The veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah plays an underworld don in the film. Chargesheet also stars Divya Dutta in pivotal role; the actress was also present at the first look launch and was wearing a short dress.

At the launch, Dev saab entertained the media with his cool sense of humour. We salute the 87-year-old actor for his undeterred spirit as he continues to make films till now.

Ik But Banaunga Tera Aur Pooja Karunga ( Lyrics )
Movie : Asli Naqli
Music Director : Shankar JaiKishan
Singer(s) : Mohammad Rafi
Lyricists : Hasarat Jaipuri

ik but banaaunga tera aur puuja karunga)-3
(are mar jaaunga pyaar, agar main duja karunga)-2
ik but banaaunga…..

(roop ki chaandi, pyaar ka sona, prem-nagar se la ke
teri sundar chhabi banegi, donon chiz mila ke)-2
rang vafa ka main teri murat men bharunga
are mar jaaunga…..

(man-mandir men tujhako bithaake roz karunga baaten
shaam-savere har mausam men hongi mulaakaaten)-2
dil ka haal kahunga tujhase, main na darunga
are mar jaaunga ……

(duniya ek ajaayabakhaana lekin phir bhi faani
is dharati par amar rahegi meri prem-kahaani)-2
chaahe kitane roop men aaun, tera rahunga
are mar jaaunga ……

Dev Anand is amongst the most distinguished actors of the Indian film industry. At the time when his stardom was at its pinnacle, Dev Anand was considered the most suave among his contemporaries. Born on 26 September 1923 at Gurdaspur in undivided Punjab, Dev Anand who was originally called Dharam Dev Anand, is the second of three brothers. Elder brother, Chetan Anand was a film director and so was his younger one, Vijay Anand. Dev Anand was also a film producer.

Think Dev Anand and it conjures up memories of the romance, youth, flamboyance, style and class of a bygone era. The evergreen romantic superstar of Bollywood who entertained us with movies like ‘Guide’, ‘Kala Pani’, ‘Jewel Thief’, and ‘Hare Rama Hare Krishna’ never failed to cast his magic spell on the enthralled spectators. He released his memoir titled Romancing with Life to commemorate his 84th birthday.

Romancing with Life oozes the essence of Dev: flamboyance, drama and panache in his inimitable style. In his memoir, Dev takes you through the journey of his life in classic filmi style, starting from his early days of struggle in Bollywood, to his relationship with his siblings, his crazy fans, his association with directors, actors and of course his heroines.

Legendary actor Dev Anand , who’s amazing acting enthralled the viewers over half-a-century, has come in praise for “rejecting a role”, which later kickstarted the career of mega superstar Amitabh Bachchan.

Veteran actress Jaya Bachchan publicly thanked Dev Anand in London Sunday night for turning down the lead role in Prakash Mehra ’s film Zanjeer 25 years ago, which was then offered to a struggling Amitabh Bachchan, her husband.

The movie went on to make history at the box office, making Amitabh a star with a popular title “angry young man.”

Jaya was launching the autobiography of Dev Anand titled ‘Romancing With Life’ at the Nehru Centre where the ‘evergreen actor’ was complimented by several speakers.

But Jaya, who played the lead female role in the 1973 film, was in a reminiscent mood and thanked Dev Anand “heartily”, for “you gave up Zanjeer”.

Eighty-four year-old Dev Anand, then a leading actor admitted: “Zanjeer was offered to me.”

The hero in Zanjeer typified the raw seething, anger of the youth of the time while also providing, for the first time, some cathartic relief.

According to Prakash Mehra if Zanjeer scored, it was because of the suppressed rage portrayed by the protagonist, played by Amitabh, who was preparing to pack up his bags and return to his native Allahabad if the film failed.

Speaking on the occasion, Monika Kapil Mohta, Director of Nehru Centre described Dev Anand as a “great Indian who has made outstanding contribution to the Indian film industry. He is one of the greatest legends of our time.”

Among the 250 special invitees present at the launch were Lord Navnit Dholakia, Deputy Leader of the Liberal Democrats in the House of Lords, Lord Karan Billimoria, Co-Chairman of the India-UK Network and G P Hinduja, President of the Hinduja Group.
Sources : http://www.apunkachoice.com/

Evergreen actor Dev Anand is quite a charmer, even at 83. His latest gesture (in the email and mobile era) has touched the hearts of many. In a personal invitation (on his letter head), Dev Sahab has invited the fourth estate (over a cup of tea) for a press conference, regarding his autobiography. The invitations are in his own handwriting and signed by him personally.

For those who are unaware, Dev Anand’s 450 page autobiography, ‘Romancing with Life’, is being published by Penguin. It will be officially released by the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on the 26th September 2007, which interestingly coincides with the birthdays of both the PM and the evergreen hero.
Here’s wishing Dev Sahab many more birthdays and eternal youth!

“A man who is always very excitedly on the move with new ideas – always has a dream in his mind – ever the optimist.”

Navketan Studios is an impressive antiquated structure on Pali Hill. A landmark in this upscale neighborhood of Mumbai, it has been a silent spectator of the life and times of the eternal young man – Dev Anand. Meet the legendary superstar in conversation with Jasmeen Dugal.

Throughout the sixties he held his own as one of the most sought after heroes in Indian cinema. His image as the dashing reckless romantic combined with his international good looks made him the amour of millions. Girls swooned at the thought of him and young men strived to be like him. Though people say that he is very much inspired by Gregory Peck, Dev has his own charisma and this charmer has proved it time and again. The evergreen hero, whose zest for life is undiminished despite the series of flops he has delivered over the past few years – still makes young hopefuls’ hearts flutter. A vegetarian, a tee-o-taller and an eternal optimist, Dev Anand’s popularity has spanned three generations. He has come a long way and at seventy-seven still is energetic and busy acting producing and directing – with a career graph that made his contemporaries green with envy. Presented The hero of the century Award by Cinema Express and The Lifetime Achievement Award by Hillary Clinton, the going is still good for the man who believes: “Never Say Die”.