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Creativity comes with a streak of madness!
I was the first from the film industry to oppose the Emergency.
Our entire political system is rotten. The level of poverty in India is appalling because we haven't grown as a democracy. What sort of a democracy would allow tribal areas to exist, and encourage slogans of minorities and Dalits? Why should a Dalit be proud to be called a Dalit?
Sometimes outstanding films do no business and sometimes films which are not so good work.
I wish I could play a musical instrument or dance. If I were both - a great musician as well as a great dancer - there's no doubt I'd have conquered the world.
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Biography:
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During this period, Dev Anand was romantically involved with singer-actress Suraiya and the two of them paired in six films together.
However, Suraiya's grandmother never liked their romantic alliance and after sometime they parted ways. Late in 1954 Dev Anand married Kalpana Kartik, his co-star in "Taxi Driver".
During late 50s and early 60s he appeared in quite a few hits -- "Munimjee" (1955), "Paying Guest" (1957), "Pocketmaar" (1955), "Dushman" (1957), "Kala Bazaar"(1960) and Bombay ka Babu (1960), to name a few.
Though he was never considered a top class actor but he bowled over critics with his stupendous performances in "Kala Pani" (1958), which won him Filmfare Award and "Hum Dono" (1961).
However, Dev Anand's biggest success came with his home production "Guide" in 1965. He teamed up with Waheeda Rahaman in the film, based on a novel by R.K. Narayan. "Guide" is regarded as his best work till date.
He received the Filmfare best actor award for his performance in the film.
In the 1970s Dev Anand took to direction with "Prem Pujari". He directed "Desh Pardes" and quite a few other flicks but his biggest hit amongst them was "Hare Rama Hare Krishna", released in 1971.
The movie starring Zeenat Aman represented the hippie culture, which was influencing the youngster of 70s.
The octogenarian actor is still full of life and energy and churns out films after short intervals. His latest outing as a director and actor was "Mr. Prime Minister" which sank without a whimper at box office.
The veteran actor continues to work even today, as he believes creativity does not die with age.
Right now he is working as the guest editor with BBC and looking for a new face for his next film.
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