Dev Anand’s 99th Delivery Anniversary: Revisiting 5 evergreen romantic songs of the veteran actor

Dev Anand: the title immediately reminds one among type, charisma, and evergreen hits on celluloid. Dharamdev Pishorimal Anand, who was popularly generally known as Dev Anand, was an actor, author, producer, and director, who has contributed considerably to the world of Hindi cinema. The late veteran actor’s illustrious profession in showbiz lasted over six many years, making him one of many best artists this nation has identified. He has featured in timeless classics like Information, CID, Taxi Driver, Jewel Thief, and Kala Paani. Born on 26^th September 1923, Dev Anand handed approach in 2011, forsaking a wealthy legacy.

At this time, on his 99^th start anniversary, let’s honour the artist, by revisiting his 5 greatest romantic songs.

Dev Anand’s 5 greatest romantic songs

Gaata Rahe Mera Dil – Information

Crooned by Kishore Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar, Gaata Rahe Mera Dil from the 1965 movie Information has been picturised on Dev Anand and Waheeda Rehman. The music is by the nice S.D Burman whereas the lyrics have been penned by Shailendra who rightfully wrote, ‘Pyaar karne waale, arre pyaar hello karenge/ Jalne waale chaahe, jal jal marenge’. Dev Anand and Waheeda Rehman’s playful chemistry within the misty mountains make for a beautiful watch.

Abhi Na Jaao Chhod Kar – Hum Dono

A lover’s plea to his beloved to remain only a few extra moments longer, Abhi Na Jaao Chhod Kar is from the 1961 film Hum Dono that includes Dev Anand with Sadhna. Mohd. Rafi and Asha Bhosale lent their voices to the melody written by Sahir Ludhianvi and directed by Jaidev. ‘Agar most important ruk gayi abhi, toh jaa naa paungi kabhi/ Yahin kahoge tum sada, ke dil abhi nahi bhara’ – good.

Accha Ji Principal Haari – Kala Pani

This gem is from 1958 from the film Kala Pani and starred Dev Anand with the gorgeous Madhubala. Accha Ji Principal Haari is the proper track to make up with and coax an upset beloved, in probably the most lovely and playful approach, with traces like ‘Chhote se kassor pe aise ho khafa/ Roothe toh huzzor the, meri kya khataa?’ Asha Bhosale and Mohammed Rafi crooned this track penned by Majrooh Sultanpuri and directed by none aside from S.D. Burman.

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Sau Saal Pehle – Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai

Sau Saal Pehle is the proclamation of a love that lasts lifetimes. It’s from the basic 1961 black and white film Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai, that includes Dev Anand and Asha Parekh within the lead roles. But once more, the musical maestro Mohammad Rafi turns into Dev Anand’s voice, whereas Lata Mangeshkar sings for Asha ji. The track has been written and directed by Hasrat Jaipuri.  

Khoya Khoya Chand – Kala Bazar

One other timeless track that includes Dev Anand is Khoya Khoya Chand from the movie 1960 Kala Bazar, the place he shared display house with Waheeda Rehman. Music was melodious monitor was composed by SD Burman and crooned by Mohd Rafi. “Hum mit chale hain jinke liye, bin kuch kahe woh chup chup rahe/ koyi zara yeh unse kahe, naa aise aazmaao”.