Dev Anand

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Dev Anand
Felicitation of Dev Anand by the Indo-American Society
Born
Dharam Devdutt Pishorimal Anand

(1923-09-26)26 September 1923
Died3 December 2011(2011-12-03) (aged 88)
London, England
NationalityIndian
Other namesDev Sahaab
Occupation(s)Actor, producer, director, co-founder Navketan Films (1949)
Years active1946–2011
SpouseKalpana Kartik (1954–2011 his death)
ChildrenSuneil Anand
Devina Anand

Dharam Devdutt Pishorimal Anand (26 September 1923 – 3 December 2011), better known as Dev Anand, was an Indian movie actor, screenwriter, director and producer. He is known for his work in Hindi cinema. Anand was known for his roles in C.I.D., Nau Do Gyarah, Guide, and in the Jewel Thief.

Anand died in his hotel room in London at the age of 88 on 3 December 2011 from cardiac arrest.[1][2][3]

References[change | change source]

  1. "Legendary Actor Dev Anand Passes Away". EF News International. 4 December 2011. Archived from the original on 7 December 2011. Retrieved 4 December 2011.
  2. "Dev Anand dead: Bollywood legend to be cremated in London". Archived from the original on 2012-01-06. Retrieved 2018-04-01.
  3. "Dev Anand Passes Away". International Press Association. 4 December 2011. Archived from the original on 13 December 2011. Retrieved 4 December 2011.

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