Dev Anand (born Dharamdev Pishorimal Anand, 26 September 1923 – 3 December 2011) was an iconic Indian actor, filmmaker, and writer, celebrated for his charm, unique style, and timeless screen presence. Known as the “Evergreen Star of Bollywood”, he starred in classics like Guide, Jewel Thief, CID, and Johnny Mera Naam. With a career spanning over six decades, he founded Navketan Films, delivering both commercial and critically acclaimed movies. Honored with the Padma Bhushan and Dadasaheb Phalke Award, Dev Anand remains a legend who shaped modern Hindi cinema with grace and innovation.
🧑💼 Basic Biography Details
Field
Information
Full Name
Dharamdev Pishorimal Anand
Screen Name
Dev Anand
Nickname(s)
Evergreen Star, Dev Saab
Profession
Actor, Producer, Director, Writer
Birth Date
26 September 1923
Death Date
3 December 2011
Age at Death
88 years
Birth Place
Shakargarh, Punjab, British India (now in Pakistan)
Death Place
London, United Kingdom
Nationality
Indian
Religion
Hinduism
Zodiac Sign
Libra
Active Years
1946–2011
📏 Physical Stats
Attribute
Measurement
Height
5 feet 7 inches (170 cm)
Weight
Approx. 65 kg
Eye Color
Black
Hair Color
Black (later grey)
👨👩👧👦 Family Details
Relation
Name
Father
Pishori Lal Anand (Advocate)
Mother
Lilavati Anand
Brothers
Chetan Anand (filmmaker), Vijay Anand (filmmaker)
Wife
Kalpana Kartik (Actress)
Children
Suneil Anand (Son)
Nephews
Shekhar Kapur (Filmmaker)
🎬 Career Highlights
Category
Details
Film Debut
Hum Ek Hain (1946)
Breakthrough Film
Ziddi (1948)
Iconic Films
Guide, Hare Rama Hare Krishna, Jewel Thief, CID, Johnny Mera Naam
