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.
Dev Anand Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Dev Anand reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Dev Anand's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 100% of Dev Anand's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Funtoosh, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Dev Anand Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Dev Anand's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Dev Anand has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Return of Jewel Thief | Vinay Kumar | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Raj Kapoor - The Showman of Indian Cinema | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Swami Dada | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Man Pasand | Pratap | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Kalabaaz | Vijay | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Saheb Bahadur | Prem Pratap | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Warrant | Jailer Arun Mehra | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Yeh Gulistan Hamara | Vijay | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Johny Mera Naam | Johny/Sohan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Evil Within | Dev Verna | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Mahal | Rajesh Ratanlal Dixit / Ravinath Sharma | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Shrimanji | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Kahin Aur Chal | Shail | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Pyar Mohabbat | Naresh Kumar Singh / Dilip Singh | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Teen Devian | Devdutt Anand | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Sharabi | Keshav | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Kinare Kinare | Kamal | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Baat Ek Raat Ki | Rajeshwar | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Maya | Manmohan / Shyam | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja | Chhagan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Jaali Note | Inspector Dinesh | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Eternal Lamp | Ashok | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Dushman | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Paying Guest | Ramesh | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Baarish | Ramu | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Nau Do Gyarah | Madan Gopal | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Funtoosh | Ram Lal Funtoosh | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Pocket Maar | Roshan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Insaniyat | Bhanupratap | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Faraar | Gora | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | House No. 44 | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Milap | Rajendra Sayal | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Kashti | Vikas | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Rahi | Ramesh | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Patita | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Jaal | Tony Fernandez | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Aandhiyan | Ram Mohan Kapoor | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Stage | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Sazaa | Ashok | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Sanam | Yogen | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Do Sitare | Prakash | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Nadaan | Ranjan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Nili | Kumar | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Birha Ki Raat | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Afsar | Kapur | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Shair | Deepak | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Ziddi | Puran | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Vidya | Chandrashekhar | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Aage Badho | Uday | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Hum Ek Hain | Shankar | Super Hit | 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 "Funtoosh" 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 "Dushman", "Faraar", and "Rahi".