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Dev Anand 99th Anniversary: These five evergreen romantic songs prove the legendary actor is Gen Z’s King of Romance

Dev Anand is an evergreen actor called Gen Z’s King of Romance. The legendary late actor is still remembered today for his one-of-a-kind style, magical charm and numerous evergreen hit movies and songs. He was an actor, writer, director as well as producer in his time and was an enormous contribution to Indian Cinema. 

Born in 1923 and passing away in 2011, the actor left behind timeless memories and an unbreakable legacy. During his glorious six decades of career in the industry, he did countless amazing hit films. The man who is known among the greatest artists of our country has worked in various evergreen classics like CID, Jewel Thief, Taxi Driver, Guide, Kala Pani and many more. 

On his 99th birth anniversary, let’s pay tribute to the legendary superstar by remembering some of his iconic romance tracks. 

Aankhon Hi Aankhon Mein Ishara Hogaya – CID (1956)

Dev Anand starred with veteran actress, Shakeela, in this eternal love track sung by Mohammed Rafi and Geeta Dutt. All the songs from this film were a big hit including this special one. The lines: Aankhon Hi Aankhon Mein Ishara Hogaya, Baithe Baithe Jeene Ka Sahara Hogaya will certainly make you feel nostalgic. 

Dev Anand in Achha Ji Main Haari – Kala Pani (1958)

This beautiful song from the film Kala Pani featured Dev Anand with beauty queen, Madhubala. If you have to reconcile with your upset lover effortlessly and spread the magic of your charm, Achha ji Main Haari is a perfect choice. The sweet NOK-JHOK between DEv Anand and Madhubala is seen in the song. The lines: Chhote se kusoor pe aise ho khafa. Roothe to humour the, meri kya Khata? shows how cute and fun-filled it is. 

Asha Bhosle and Mohammed Rafi have given their vocals to this song.  Majrooh Sultanpuri wrote and S.D Burman directed it. 

Dev Anand in Gaata Rahe Mera Dil – Guide (1965)

The song sung by legendary singers Kishore Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar will make you hum it if you ever play it on TV. Dev Anand is seen with Waheeda Rehman in this film. 

“Gaata rahe mera dil, tu hi meri manzil… Kahin Beetein na yeh raatein Kahin beetein na yeh din…” Once you start listening to the amazing lyrics from Shailendra, we bet you won’t dare to stop it. S. D Burman is the music composer here as well. Dev Anand and Waheeda Rehman’s chemistry is an eye-catcher amid its amazing lyrics. 

Chhod Do Aanchal Zamana Kya Kahega– Paying Guest

Who doesn’t know this song? There is even a remake version of it. The involvement of Kishore Kumar, S. D Burman, Sultan Puri and Bhosle adds utmost perfection to it. Nutan was paired with the actor in this. 

Dev Anand in Abhi Na Jao Chhod Kar – Hum Dono (1961)

Abhi Na Jao Chhod Kar starring Dev Anand and Sadhna is a love song in which a lover requests his beloved to stay with him for a little longer. This song also has the voice of Asha Bhosle and Mohammed Rafi.

Remembering Dev Anand on his 99th Birth Anniversary! the legendary actor will always be in the millions of hearts…

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Suryaprakash Singh

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