Dev Anand.
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Guide
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Guide was far ahead of its time, an ultra liberal redemptive take on a taboo subject. The story revolves around a tourist guide in Udaipur, played by the ever-charismatic Dev Anand. His life takes a transformative turn when he meets and falls in love with Rosie, a spirited young woman stuck in an oppressive marriage with Marco, an elderly archaeologist. Waheeda Rehman shines as the youthful, optimistic Rosie, while Kishore Sahu portrays her distant husband, Marco.
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video and JioHotstar
Hum Dono
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Set during WWII in Burma, the film depicts the toll of war on soldiers and civilians. After Major Verma heroically defends his troops against the Japanese, he’s presumed dead. Captain Anand, resembling Verma, must inform his family. Dev’s cigarette chomping and the smoke exhalation sums his carefree attitude throughout this 1961 film. Directed by Amarjeet, the movie also stars Nanda and Sadhana and is produced by Navketan Films.
C.I.D
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Shrivastav, a newspaper editor, is assassinated while unveiling the dark secrets of a powerful businessman. The investigation falls to CID Inspector Shekhar (Dev Anand), but in a cruel twist of fate, he becomes the one accused. Will Shekhar prove his innocence? Watch to find out.
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
Pyaar Mohabbat
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Eighteen years after mysteriously vanishing, Prince Naresh (Dev Anand) reappears in his village under the guise of a common man named Dilip Singh. He returns only to find his family shattered by tragedy and his rival (Premnath) on the verge of claiming the throne. In a web of deception and strategy, Naresh devises a daring plan to reclaim his royal destiny. Saira Banu stars as his beloved, with Durga Khote portraying his mother in this captivating tale.
Where to watch: Zee5
Jaal
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Jaal, directed by Guru Dutt and starring Dev Anand and Geeta Bali, is a romantic crime thriller set in a small fishing village. The story revolves around Maria, whose world is turned upside down by the sudden appearance of the enigmatic Tony, a man she quickly falls for. However, her blossoming romance is shadowed by dire warnings from Lisa, a woman connected to Tony's past, and another from a palm reader who predicts Maria will face disaster at the hands of a mysterious stranger.
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
Amir Garib
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By profession, Moni is a musician, but he secretly lives as a thief with a noble cause: helping the less fortunate. He falls in love with Soni, only to later discover that she isn’t who she pretends to be.
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video & Zee5
Johny Mera Naam
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The story centers on Mohan and Sohan, brothers who grew up without a paternal figure. Their lives take a sharp turn when Mohan uncovers the identity of his father's killer and metes out his own fatal justice. In stark contrast, Sohan (portrayed by Dev Anand) dedicates himself to upholding the law by joining the police force.
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
Joshila
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Directed by Yash Chopra, Joshila is a Bollywood romantic thriller starring Dev Anand, Hema Malini, and Raakhee. The plot revolves around a poetess who falls for a convict with a poetic soul. However, after his release, their love is tested as he becomes entangled in a dangerous game of deceit.
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
Dushman
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Driven by his mother's influence, Ram embraced a life of crime as a youth, eventually becoming a full-fledged criminal. His illegal existence takes an unexpected turn when, while hiding from the police, he encounters Sheila, the sister of a CBI officer, and makes her his wife.
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
Patita
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The 1953 Hindi film Patita features Dev Anand in a powerful drama about Radha (Usha Kiron), a poor beggar who is sexually assaulted and left pregnant by her landlord, causing her to flee. She is later discovered by Nirmal (Dev Anand), a kind and educated man. Nirmal falls in love, proposes marriage, and ultimately dedicates himself to helping Radha after the birth of their son, Chandu.
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video