During an era when Hindi cinema was soaked in tales of heartbreak and societal ideals, a charismatic anti-hero emerged, captivating audiences with a sense of hopefulness. Dev Anand, with his trademark cap and charming smile, embodied this mysterious persona, tradition and modernity. Whether portraying a carefree cab driver or a charming con artist on a rescue quest, Anand’s on-screen presence beat boundaries, leaving an indelible mark on Indian cinema.During his journey in front and behind the camera, Dev Anand has had countless memories, read on to know an interesting trivia about his blockbuster film Guide.
Did you know the festival of Holi was the reason why Dev Anand decided to shoot the Hindi and English versions of Guide separately? Yes, it is indeed true and the late actor had mentioned it in his book. “The unit was shooting a romantic Holi song in Udaipur when the locals came to participate in the song not bothering if they will have to repeatedly get drenched in the coloured water. Dev Anand and Waheeda waved out to the enthusiastic crowd and the response was extraordinary but that moment could not be caught on camera as Chetan Anand and Tad Danielewski were arguing over the placement of the camera and therefore the spontaneous reaction of the crowd did not get captured and Dev Anand decided to shoot the two versions separately.”
The Hindi version was later directed by Vijay Anand and the famous ‘Piya To Se Naina Lage Re‘ was shot for the Hindi version of the film. The song celebrated almost all the festivals including Holi and Diwali.
Born as Dharamdev Pishorimal Anand on September 26, 1923, Dev Anand starred in over 100 films in his extensive career.
Did you know the festival of Holi was the reason why Dev Anand decided to shoot the Hindi and English versions of Guide separately? Yes, it is indeed true and the late actor had mentioned it in his book. “The unit was shooting a romantic Holi song in Udaipur when the locals came to participate in the song not bothering if they will have to repeatedly get drenched in the coloured water. Dev Anand and Waheeda waved out to the enthusiastic crowd and the response was extraordinary but that moment could not be caught on camera as Chetan Anand and Tad Danielewski were arguing over the placement of the camera and therefore the spontaneous reaction of the crowd did not get captured and Dev Anand decided to shoot the two versions separately.”
The Hindi version was later directed by Vijay Anand and the famous ‘Piya To Se Naina Lage Re‘ was shot for the Hindi version of the film. The song celebrated almost all the festivals including Holi and Diwali.
Born as Dharamdev Pishorimal Anand on September 26, 1923, Dev Anand starred in over 100 films in his extensive career.