Dev Anand
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Dharam Dev Pishorimal Anand (26 September 1923 – 3 December 2011), better known as Dev Anand, was an Indian film actor, writer, director, and producer known for his work in Hindi cinema. Part of the Anand family, he co-founded Navketan Films in 1949 with his elder brother Chetan Anand. He is regarded as one of the greatest and most influential actors in the history of Indian cinema.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Dev Anand reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Dev Anand's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 12% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Dev Anand remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Return of Jewel Thief, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Dev Anand Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Dev Anand's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Dev Anand.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Return of Jewel Thief | Vinay Kumar | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Gangster | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Awwal Number | DIG Vikram Singh (Vicky) | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Lashkar | Professor Anand | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | In Search of Guru Dutt | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | Swami Dada | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | Lootmaar | Wing Commander Bhagat / Jim Darcy | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | Bullet | Dharam Dev | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Jaaneman | Ronnie | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | Warrant | Jailer Arun Mehra | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Amir Garib | Moni | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | Joshila | Amar | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Shareef Budmaash | Rocky / Inspector Ramesh / Sustram | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | Haré Rama Haré Krishna | Prashant Jaiswal | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Tere Mere Sapne | Dr. Anand Kumar | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | Gambler | Raja | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | Johny Mera Naam | Johny/Sohan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Prem Pujari | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | Mahal | Rajesh Ratanlal Dixit / Ravinath Sharma | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | Duniya | Amarnath 'Amar' Sharma | Flop | Similar → |
| 1967 | Jewel Thief | Amar / Vinay | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Pyar Mohabbat | Naresh Kumar Singh / Dilip Singh | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | Guide | Raju | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Teen Devian | Devdutt Anand | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Kinare Kinare | Kamal | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Tere Ghar Ke Samne | Rakesh Anand | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | Baat Ek Raat Ki | Rajeshwar | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | Asli Naqli | Anand | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | Maya | Manmohan / Shyam | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | Hum Dono | Capt. Anand / Major. Manohar Lal Verma | Flop | Similar → |
| 1961 | Jab Pyar Kisise Hota Hai | Sunder / Popat Lal / Monto | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Bombai Ka Babu | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Kala Bazar | Raghuvir / Raghu | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Jaali Note | Inspector Dinesh | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Manzil | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | Kala Pani | Karan Mehra | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | Sone Ki Chidiya | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Baarish | Ramu | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Nau Do Gyarah | Madan Gopal | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Paying Guest | Ramesh | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | C.I.D. | Inspector Shekhar | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Milap | Rajendra Sayal | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | Taxi Driver | Hero | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | Patita | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Jaal | Tony Fernandez | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Baazi | Madan | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Dilruba | Ratan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1950 | Nirala | Dr. Anand | Flop | Similar → |
| 1949 | Jeet | Vijay | Flop | Similar → |
| 1948 | Vidya | - | Average | Similar → |
Dev Anand - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Dev Anand?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Dev Anand is "Return of Jewel Thief" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Dev Anand acted in?
Dev Anand has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Dev Anand?
Other notable films include "Nau Do Gyarah", "Johny Mera Naam", and "Paying Guest".