Dev Anand—born Dharamdev Pishorimal Anand—was an iconic Indian actor, writer, director, and producer in Hindi cinema. Spanning over six decades, he appeared in 100+ films, earning four Filmfare Awards, including Best Actor twice. Anand founded Navketan Films and delivered hits like Baazi (1951) and Guide (1965), an Academy Award entry. Renowned for his swift dialogue delivery and nodding style, he explored socially relevant themes. Honored with the Padma Bhushan and Dadasaheb Phalke Awards, he's celebrated for contributions to Indian cinema